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Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series

An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.

17 Jul 2026 1:47 am
Indian activist urged to end hunger strike as he loses 9.1kg in 19 days

The environmental activist has been on a hunger strike for 19 days and has visibly weakened.

16 Jul 2026 9:46 am
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'

US President Donald Trump says he is yet to decide whether or not he will finish off Iran.

16 Jul 2026 7:22 am
Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.

16 Jul 2026 7:05 am
The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'

England's World Cup dream ends and Andy Burnham is poised to make Shabana Mahmood his chancellor - Thursday's papers.

16 Jul 2026 6:31 am
'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?

England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's egative tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final?

16 Jul 2026 6:27 am
Defeat will haunt England for a long time, says Burn

England defender Dan Burn says the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina will haunt him.

16 Jul 2026 6:13 am
The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship

Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.

16 Jul 2026 6:04 am
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat

Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.

16 Jul 2026 6:03 am
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

16 Jul 2026 6:03 am
Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some

Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.

16 Jul 2026 6:01 am
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'

All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.

16 Jul 2026 5:50 am
William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after loss

The Prince of Wales says England has inspired us all as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.

16 Jul 2026 5:37 am
'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final

BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.

16 Jul 2026 5:12 am
A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the countrys first large-scale luxury survival shelter.

16 Jul 2026 5:05 am
'We had the spirit': England fans on semi-final loss to Argentina

Argentina scored two late goals to secure their spot in the final against Spain.

16 Jul 2026 5:02 am
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest

Scientists describe amazing feeling to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

16 Jul 2026 4:32 am
Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster

A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.

16 Jul 2026 4:32 am
Celebrity influencers paid up to 1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

16 Jul 2026 4:30 am
Watch: Is Trump facing a popular backlash on immigration?

The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the deaths of two men by ICE agents are impacting the US president's popularity.

16 Jul 2026 2:59 am
Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC

Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.

16 Jul 2026 2:46 am
'The change didn't work' - England player ratings

BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.

16 Jul 2026 2:38 am
Elderly US woman shocked to receive racy new car licence plate

The Florida retiree says the plate has caused quite a stir among her local community.

16 Jul 2026 1:31 am
Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators

The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving.

15 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
The Papers: 'You can do this' and 'Widdecombe suspect probed'

A nervous build-up for England in the World Cup semi-finals and the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe lead the papers.

15 Jul 2026 6:34 am
A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France

Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?

15 Jul 2026 5:58 am
Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi

England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.

15 Jul 2026 5:48 am
UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures

The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.

15 Jul 2026 5:41 am
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'

The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?

15 Jul 2026 5:39 am
Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

15 Jul 2026 5:03 am
'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

15 Jul 2026 4:45 am
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?

As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

15 Jul 2026 4:38 am
I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted

The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

15 Jul 2026 4:34 am
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

15 Jul 2026 3:31 am
Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teens

Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.

15 Jul 2026 3:13 am
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.

15 Jul 2026 3:05 am
Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval

The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

15 Jul 2026 2:09 am
Leeds agree 34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic

Leeds United agree a 34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.

15 Jul 2026 1:48 am
Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

15 Jul 2026 1:46 am
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports

Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.

15 Jul 2026 1:40 am
Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says

The expected next prime minister says politics has darkened in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

15 Jul 2026 1:05 am
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour

France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's decency and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.

15 Jul 2026 12:57 am
ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings

It marks a major policy shift for the immigration enforcement agency, which has faced criticism in the past year over allegations of excessive use of force.

15 Jul 2026 12:24 am
England's one-day woes continue with India defeat

Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.

14 Jul 2026 11:33 pm
How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.

14 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner

It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broken this week, writes Iain Carter.

14 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Could it work if Verstappen wanted to go to McLaren? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

14 Jul 2026 1:01 pm
Increased security for England and Argentina tie

Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

14 Jul 2026 12:44 pm
Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns

The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with laser-like focus.

14 Jul 2026 12:33 pm
Chance to face Messi once in a lifetime - O'Reilly

England left-back Nico O'Reilly is relishing the opportunity to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

14 Jul 2026 2:03 am