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England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.
July 15, 2026Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed - Reuters
Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed Reuters
July 14, 2026Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
July 11, 2026Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
July 9, 2026Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones - Reuters
Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones Reuters
July 8, 2026Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?
July 8, 2026Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
July 7, 2026Fury, Joshua, Dubois and Itauma - UK's heavyweight boom
BBC Sport looks at why so many elite-level heavyweight boxers have emerged from Britain and how the future looks in the sport's glamour division.
July 3, 2026Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."
July 2, 2026They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations.
June 26, 2026Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
June 24, 2026Moscow shoots down nearly 60 drones, airports reopen, authorities say - Reuters
Moscow shoots down nearly 60 drones, airports reopen, authorities say Reuters
June 22, 2026Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
June 21, 2026Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.
June 20, 2026Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery - Reuters
Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery Reuters
June 18, 2026Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say - Reuters
Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say Reuters
June 18, 2026Fans boo hydration break during England-Croatia World Cup match - Reuters
Fans boo hydration break during England-Croatia World Cup match Reuters
June 17, 2026Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says - Reuters
Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says Reuters
June 14, 2026Russia's Putin sends birthday greetings to 'bright, remarkable' Trump - Reuters
Russia's Putin sends birthday greetings to 'bright, remarkable' Trump Reuters
June 14, 2026Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.
June 13, 2026More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
June 12, 2026Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule - Reuters
Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule Reuters
June 10, 2026Three blasts hit gas pipeline in Russia's Dagestan, TASS reports - Reuters
Three blasts hit gas pipeline in Russia's Dagestan, TASS reports Reuters
June 9, 2026Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted - Reuters
Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted Reuters
June 8, 2026European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia - Reuters
European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia Reuters
June 7, 2026With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance - Reuters
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance Reuters
June 7, 2026Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
June 5, 2026Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
June 3, 2026Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow - Reuters
Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow Reuters
May 19, 2026Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year - Reuters
Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year Reuters
May 17, 2026Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
May 9, 2026Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
May 9, 2026More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says - Reuters
More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says Reuters
May 7, 2026Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
May 7, 2026Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.
May 4, 2026Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says - Reuters
Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says Reuters
May 3, 2026Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.
April 29, 2026Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
April 21, 2026Moscow shoppers and travellers hit by payment system problem - Reuters
Moscow shoppers and travellers hit by payment system problem Reuters
April 3, 2026Exclusive: EU's Kallas rejects Belgian PM's call to normalise Moscow ties, get cheap Russian energy - Reuters
Exclusive: EU's Kallas rejects Belgian PM's call to normalise Moscow ties, get cheap Russian energy Reuters
March 17, 2026Russia says Ukraine struck Moscow with about 250 drones this weekend - Reuters
Russia says Ukraine struck Moscow with about 250 drones this weekend Reuters
March 16, 2026Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.
March 12, 2026Kremlin says Moscow mobile internet outages are done for sake of security - Reuters
Kremlin says Moscow mobile internet outages are done for sake of security Reuters
March 10, 2026Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.
March 7, 2026Putin calls for immediate halt to Iran conflict - Reuters
Putin calls for immediate halt to Iran conflict Reuters
March 7, 2026Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports - Reuters
Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports Reuters
March 6, 2026Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
March 6, 2026Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside - Reuters
Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside Reuters
March 5, 2026Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends
Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.
March 4, 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, 2026Trump's Iran attack rattles Russian hardliners who call for Putin to double down on war in Ukraine - Reuters
Trump's Iran attack rattles Russian hardliners who call for Putin to double down on war in Ukraine Reuters
March 3, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
March 2, 2026Putin will relay UAE president's complaints about Iranian strikes to Tehran, Kremlin says - Reuters
Putin will relay UAE president's complaints about Iranian strikes to Tehran, Kremlin says Reuters
March 2, 2026US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders - Reuters
US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders Reuters
February 28, 2026Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.
February 26, 2026Russia eyes higher Urals oil exports to China amid Indian cutbacks, traders say - Reuters
Russia eyes higher Urals oil exports to China amid Indian cutbacks, traders say Reuters
February 26, 2026Russia says sending British troops to Ukraine would prolong war, not end it - Reuters
Russia says sending British troops to Ukraine would prolong war, not end it Reuters
February 26, 2026OPEC+ to consider 137,000 bpd oil output increase for April, sources say - Reuters
OPEC+ to consider 137,000 bpd oil output increase for April, sources say Reuters
February 25, 2026Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France - Reuters
Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France Reuters
February 24, 2026Russia issues statement warning of risks of clash between nuclear powers - Reuters
Russia issues statement warning of risks of clash between nuclear powers Reuters
February 24, 2026Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
February 24, 2026Kremlin says Ukraine conflict has evolved into a much wider confrontation with the West - Reuters
Kremlin says Ukraine conflict has evolved into a much wider confrontation with the West Reuters
February 24, 2026Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island - Reuters
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Reuters
February 24, 2026Explosion near Moscow train station kills police officer
The unidentified suspect also died at the scene where another two officers were injured, Russian officials said.
February 24, 2026Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says - Reuters
Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says Reuters
February 23, 2026Ukraine attack seriously damages infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor says - Reuters
Ukraine attack seriously damages infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor says Reuters
February 22, 2026Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports - Reuters
Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports Reuters
February 22, 2026Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' - Reuters
Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' Reuters
February 22, 2026Drone attacks prompt suspension of operations at some Moscow airports - Reuters
Drone attacks prompt suspension of operations at some Moscow airports Reuters
February 22, 2026US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters
US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters
February 20, 2026