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Hewett and Reid into last eight of US Open singles
British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their respective first-round matches in the men's wheelchair singles at the US Open.
September 9, 2026Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain
Lhamo Weston says it's important to be open about competing with endometriosis
September 7, 2026Stamenic gets love back after traumatic year
Marko Stamenic says "the people around Swansea City" have helped him rediscover his love for football during his first year at the Championship club.
August 21, 2026'Brook as talented as Pietersen but not ready to be captain'
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
August 20, 2026Mickelson disputes new misconduct allegations
Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson denies allegations of misconduct and rejects claims he was forced to leave several California golf clubs.
July 2, 2026Son apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit
Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.
June 30, 2026From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
June 12, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
June 11, 2026Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
June 11, 2026US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
May 11, 2026Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
May 10, 2026British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case - Reuters
British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case Reuters
May 10, 2026Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus
The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.
May 10, 2026WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
"This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.
May 9, 2026Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says
The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.
May 8, 2026Hantavirus: WHO chief says public health risk is low
The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are "still under way".
May 7, 2026Diageo's US problems temper sales boost from Guinness, World Cup - Reuters
Diageo's US problems temper sales boost from Guinness, World Cup Reuters
May 6, 2026Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
May 3, 2026Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
May 3, 2026Exclusive: Chilean copper miner Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse - Reuters
Exclusive: Chilean copper miner Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse Reuters
April 13, 2026Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
April 6, 2026Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series
The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.
February 24, 2026Lions tour 'no excuse' for loss of form - Furlong
Ireland tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong feels it is "much of an excuse" for players to use last summer's the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia as a reason for any dip in form.
February 20, 2026