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Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight
Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.
August 15, 2026BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
August 13, 2026Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson speaks publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and clarifies details of payments to himself and athletes.
August 8, 2026'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette
Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.
August 6, 2026NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.
July 24, 2026GB Paralympian Schrager given two-year ban after failed drug test
Paralympic medallist Daphne Schrager insists she has "never cheated" after being given a two-year ban following an "unintentional" positive test for a banned substance.
July 24, 2026Ederson extends contract after Man Utd move collapses
Atalanta midfielder Ederson extends his contract after a move to Manchester United collapses.
July 17, 2026Difficult for goalkeeper to come into game so late - analysis of Spain winner
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney analyse substitute Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens' mistake which lead to Spain's winner in their World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles.
July 10, 2026Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
July 8, 2026Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.
July 8, 2026Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL on World Cup duty
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.
July 7, 2026Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.
July 5, 2026The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.
July 2, 2026Has football fever taken hold in the US?
With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport's reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed.
July 1, 2026Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.
July 1, 2026France the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.
June 28, 2026Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
June 21, 2026Pulisic out injured for US against Australia - Reuters
Pulisic out injured for US against Australia Reuters
June 19, 2026Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?
Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season?
June 19, 2026Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA - Reuters
Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA Reuters
June 16, 2026Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt - Reuters
Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt Reuters
June 15, 2026'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
June 14, 2026Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
June 13, 2026David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
June 13, 2026World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony
The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances.
June 12, 2026King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
June 12, 2026David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits
The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.
June 12, 2026Bollywood's Nora Fatehi hopes her FIFA World Cup song brings 'unity'
The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.
June 12, 2026Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
June 11, 2026Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup
Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.
June 7, 2026Village solar system model shows planets and stars
How a Kent village created a scale model of the solar system to help people understand space.
June 7, 2026US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports - Reuters
US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports Reuters
May 27, 2026Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
April 10, 2026Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
April 8, 2026Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'
The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.
April 2, 2026Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election - Reuters
Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election Reuters
April 2, 2026China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
April 1, 2026Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup - Reuters
Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup Reuters
March 31, 2026Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup - Reuters
Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup Reuters
March 31, 2026Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike
BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.
March 29, 2026Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash
Tiger Woods is facing charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida.
March 28, 2026Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.
March 27, 2026Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.
March 26, 2026'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike
The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.
March 22, 2026Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney
Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.
March 20, 2026Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures
Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.
March 16, 2026Star chef Redzepi steps away from Noma, acknowledging past harm to staff - Reuters
Star chef Redzepi steps away from Noma, acknowledging past harm to staff Reuters
March 12, 2026Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say Reuters
March 10, 2026BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line
Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.
March 10, 202610 players from Jamaican club denied entry to US
Jamaican side Mount Pleasant will be without 10 first-team players for their Champions Cup tie against LA Galaxy after they were denied visas to enter the United States.
March 10, 2026UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
March 8, 2026Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots
Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
March 8, 2026Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
March 6, 2026Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says - Reuters
Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says Reuters
March 4, 2026Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele
Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, after his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home in December.
February 23, 2026Ukraine Paralympians to boycott opening ceremony
Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team will boycott the event's opening ceremony next month after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
February 20, 2026