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South Africa hope to host first African Olympics
The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.
October 6, 2026Oasis acoustic guitar sells for record price
Noel Gallagher played the instrument at Oasis's 1996 MTV Unplugged gig.
October 2, 2026Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.
September 29, 2026Saracens face fines over 'wine consultant' Venter's media no-shows
Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.
September 29, 2026Brakes activated before Vietnam Airlines 787 overran Munich runway, report finds - Reuters
Brakes activated before Vietnam Airlines 787 overran Munich runway, report finds Reuters
September 29, 2026German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims
Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".
September 26, 2026Munich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games - Reuters
Munich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games Reuters
September 26, 2026Oasis add shows in Knebworth, Rome and Munich
The band says it is adding new dates after "phenomenal demand".
September 23, 2026Man City fight back to snatch 'precious draw' at Bayern Munich
Manchester City produced a superb fight back to recover from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with German champions Bayern Munich in their opening match of this season's Women's Champios League.
September 23, 2026Oompa Loompa, doompety done: Actor takes final bow
Rusty Goffe on working with his son and an AI-generated Gene Wilder in a new Willy Wonka TV show.
September 23, 2026From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37
Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.
September 18, 2026Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.
September 17, 2026Barcelona monitor Kane & Haaland - Wednesday's gossip
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, Nick Woltemade could be a replacement for Kane at Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
September 15, 2026How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.
September 15, 2026London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host
London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.
September 15, 2026Bayern monitoring Wirtz - Monday's gossip
Florian Wirtz is being monitored by Bayern Munich, Bournemouth's Brazil forward Rayan could be a Liverpool target next summer and Borussia Dortmund rule out move for Jadon Sancho.
September 13, 2026Olise scores twice as Bayern thrash Bodo/Glimt
England captain Harry Kane scores his 55th Champions League goal and Michael Olise strikes twice as Bayern Munich begin their campaign by comfortably beating Bodo/Glimt.
September 10, 2026Arsenal to face Barca and Lyon in Women's Champions League
Arsenal will face holders Barcelona and record winners Lyon in the Women's Champions League, while Chelsea will travel to Lyon and Man City will take on Bayern Munich.
September 4, 2026Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
September 4, 2026Osnabruck display tifo with working rollercoaster before Kane ruins fun
VfL Osnabruck showcase a tifo that took months to plan before their German Cup tie against Bayern Munich.
September 3, 2026What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
August 28, 2026Who am I? Guess Bundesliga star No 1
Work out the identity of today's Bundesliga player in as few attempts as possible.
August 28, 2026What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?
Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would constitute success?
August 28, 2026Waymo to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich - Reuters
Waymo to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich Reuters
August 25, 2026'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.
August 23, 2026Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.
August 22, 2026German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retirement home
Investigators believe they have identified an arsonist who attacked a Jewish community centre in Munich in 1970, killing seven people.
August 20, 2026Breakingviews - Munich Re goes bottom feeding in murky cyber world - Reuters
Breakingviews - Munich Re goes bottom feeding in murky cyber world Reuters
August 19, 2026Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future
Harry Kane says "the itch isn't there as much anymore" to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League.
August 19, 2026Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
August 18, 2026Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident - Reuters
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident Reuters
August 16, 2026Villa begin Suzuki talks - Sunday's gossip
Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus' hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen, plus more.
August 15, 2026Why 'wanted' Stanway wasted no time in getting Arsenal tattoo
England midfielder Georgia Stanway explains her latest tattoo and how Arsenal made her "feel wanted" before her move from Bayern Munich.
August 12, 2026Can PSG do a three-peat and win six trophies this season?
Paris St-Germain aim to start their season as they hope to end it - by winning a European trophy.
August 12, 2026European Athletics Championships: Key events, timetable & BBC coverage
Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
August 10, 2026Villa interested in Endrick loan - Monday's gossip
Aston Villa interested in Endrick loan, Harry Kane expected to extend Bayern Munich deal and Arsenal make Bradley Barcola contact, plus more.
August 9, 2026PSG want £145m for Barcola - Monday's gossip
Paris St-Germain want £145m for Bradley Barcola, Real Madrid set Vinicius Jr price and Arsenal to accelerate Bruno Guimaraes talks, plus more.
July 26, 2026Financial exceptions could be made for Guardiola - Italian FA
Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.
July 22, 2026Arsenal want Villa's Rogers - Saturday's gossip
Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco Williams, plus more.
July 17, 2026Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals
Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.
July 17, 2026German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.
July 13, 2026Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a free transfer.
July 6, 2026Kane will sign new Bayern deal - Tuesday's gossip
Harry Kane will extend his Bayern Munich contract, Manchester City plan major rebuild, while Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is a target for Chelsea.
June 29, 2026Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise
Real Madrid deny reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.
June 20, 2026One dead after freight trains collide in Munich - Reuters
One dead after freight trains collide in Munich Reuters
June 20, 2026Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
June 10, 2026Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open - Reuters
Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open Reuters
June 7, 2026Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
April 22, 2026The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
April 20, 2026Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
April 14, 2026Bayern interest in Newcastle's Gordon - Sunday's gossip
Bayern Munich express interest in Anthony Gordon, Manchester United hope to beat their rivals to Elliot Anderson, Liverpool consider Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, plus more.
April 11, 2026IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says - Reuters
IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says Reuters
April 11, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 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, 2026BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
April 8, 2026US Senate fails to end standoff over funding Homeland Security, airport screening - Reuters
US Senate fails to end standoff over funding Homeland Security, airport screening Reuters
March 12, 2026Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows - Reuters
Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows Reuters
March 8, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress - Reuters
As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress Reuters
March 7, 2026Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
March 6, 2026Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East - Reuters
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East Reuters
March 6, 2026White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters
White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters
March 4, 2026Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids - Reuters
Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids Reuters
February 27, 2026Man, 82, crushed to death in car at Munich scrapyard
Police said the car was meant to be scrapped and the man must have climbed into it without being noticed.
February 26, 2026German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
February 25, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
February 22, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff - Reuters
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff Reuters
February 22, 2026Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
February 20, 2026