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Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches
The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
August 14, 2026African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
August 9, 2026US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa as diplomatic tensions escalate
It comes after the Brazilian government refused to grant visas for two US state department officials.
August 5, 2026Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
July 10, 2026How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
July 10, 2026'What old timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.
July 10, 2026Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
June 22, 2026Teenage prodigy Bouaddi strides imperiously onto World Cup stage - Reuters
Teenage prodigy Bouaddi strides imperiously onto World Cup stage Reuters
June 14, 2026The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
June 12, 2026World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters - Reuters
World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters Reuters
June 10, 2026Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
June 10, 2026Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot
England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.
June 9, 2026Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June - Reuters
Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June Reuters
June 7, 2026'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.
March 28, 2026Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.
February 22, 2026