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Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
August 26, 2026Companies face backlash over controversial products and advertisement campaigns - Reuters
Companies face backlash over controversial products and advertisement campaigns Reuters
August 25, 2026Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs
Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead.
August 25, 2026'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa
A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
August 25, 2026Punishment that sends shiver down whole England team needed - Vaughan
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.
August 24, 2026Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is ejected from the Women's NBA match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever after becoming involved in a verbal altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
August 24, 2026Golf brand apologises for advert that shows woman being pushed over
Content creator Good Good apologises and removes an advert that shows a woman being pushed to the ground as she reached for a man's golf club.
August 23, 2026ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".
August 19, 2026Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.
August 17, 2026Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
August 17, 2026US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates - Reuters
US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates Reuters
August 13, 2026Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.
August 12, 2026Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
August 11, 2026Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham.
August 10, 2026Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after 'information' surfaces
Pageant organisers say they made the decision after "a thorough review of recently surfaced information".
August 6, 2026Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
August 6, 2026Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
August 5, 2026Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.
August 4, 2026Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.
August 1, 2026Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
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Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Josh Tongue has taken 65 wickets in 13 Tests for England Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root's message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has "100%" been heeded. On Tue
Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs
West's 2026 tour has been hit by cancellations amid backlash over his history of antisemitic comments The Russian stadium that was scheduled to host two shows by Ye, the rapper also known as Kanye We
'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa
Infantino was appointed Fifa president in 2016 A number of current and former footballers have united against under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating "change is necessary" at the head
Punishment to send a shiver needed - Vaughan
Brydon Carse has not played for England since the final Ashes Test in January A punishment to "send a shiver down the whole team" may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer
Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row
Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud argue during the Chicago Sky's defeat Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday's Women's NBA match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever
Golf brand apologises for advert that shows woman being pushed over
Good Good has been creating golf content on its own YouTube channel since 2020 Content creator and golf brand Good Good has apologised and removed an advertisement for a new golf driver which showed
ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
The documentary was presented by NHS psychiatrist Dr Max Pemberton An ADHD charity has said it has complained to media regulator Ofcom about a Channel 4 documentary that suggested the condition is a
Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations
Gillian Anderson (left) played Raynor Winn (right) in the film adaption of The Salt Path released in 2025 The Salt Path star Gillian Anderson has said allegations that the memoir was fabricated felt
Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been sacked by the governing body, less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in co
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Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will soon be equipped with gloves that can deliver electric shocks as they carry out their law enforcement duties. ICE plans to spend up to $20m (
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
Watch: Australian PM makes controversial “melon” comment on podcast Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for comments he made about two melons gifted to him by his Japanese count
Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post
DiJonai Carrington joined Chicago Sky in April Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fe
Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after 'information' surfaces
Delegates pose onstage during Miss USA Pageant (File picture) Miss North Carolina USA has been stripped of her title after a "thorough review" of information that surfaced, organisers of the event sa
Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy?
Amanda Knox, a woman involved in one of the world's most famous murder cases, is set to perform a comedy show at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Knox was convicted and later acquitted of murdering her
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino was first elected Fifa president in 2016 Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will
Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 Gianni Infantino has summoned senior leaders of football's world governing body to a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday, after another day in
Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino celebrated 10 years as Fifa president on 26 February 2026 Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president for 10 years, when he was elected with a remit to rescue football's world governing
Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe (right) has developed a close working relationship with Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino In the row which has engulfed global football and
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows
Gianni Infantino has been the president of Fifa since February 2016 Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Gianni Infantino was "the wrong man" to lead Fifa after a senior adviser to the president resigned