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Philadelphia Union v Columbus Crew

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Charlotte v Toronto

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New England v Minnesota United

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Orlando City v Atlanta United

The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.

Leila Farzad as Nat, Hugh Skinner as Jacob, Dylan Brady as Will, Jessica Raine as Zoe, Nicholas Pinnock as Solomon, Antonia Thomas as Jess and Maria Almeida as Avery in Two Weeks In August. 

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August 

The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices. 

Robert is facing the camera and holding his drivers licence in his hand which he recently passed. He is standing on a residential street in Croydon with parked cars behind him.

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

John Siddell had been ruled unfit to stand trial but his lies were exposed by chance encounter.

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How one detective's suspicions unravelled the lies of a child abuser and his brother

Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship. 

Smalley leads as stars jostle on US PGA 'moving day'

Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party.

A composite of the front pages of the Sunday Telegraph and the Observer on 17 May 2026.

'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

Split pic of 42-year-old Annika Waheed. On the left, Annika is wearing a white hoodie with the hood up. She has her eyes closed and her face is tear-stained. On the right, she is wearing make-up and smiling at the camera. 

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month 

Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade. 

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

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The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. 

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Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

PALOLEM, 1st February 2023: Tourists enjoy sunbathing on Palolem beach of South Goa, India.

Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

Manchester United's Old Trafford was a host of the Olympic football matches at the London 2012 games

North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed

Northern Ireland's independent autism reviewer said the statistics are important but should be "interpreted carefully".

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One in 16 schoolchildren diagnosed with autism 'not surprising', says mum

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Deportes Tolima v Atlético Nacional

Chloe grew up believing she couldn't talk about her dad, and wants young people to be open on grief.

Chloe looks into the camera with a serious expression. She holds a frame which shows an old black and white picture of her as a baby with her dad. Behind her is a chest of drawers which has multiple frames displaying family pictures. 

My dad died when I was 12 - I spent my childhood pretending nothing was wrong

English sailors are said to have given the statue to the people of Nettuno in 1550, say historians.

Our Lady of Grace in Nettuno, a wooden statue of the Madonna, wearing a crown, a white veil, dressed in red and blue and holding an infant Christ on her lap. She is sitting on a gilded throne beneath a golden canopy. 

Is this Italian Madonna a medieval Ipswich statue?

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River Plate v Rosario Central

Jose Mourinho completes an unbeaten league season with Benfica but has to settle for third place in the Portuguese top-flight.

Mourinho completes unbeaten season with Benfica

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Fluminense v São Paulo

Scotland's Lee McGregor is stopped by Michael Gomez Jr after six rounds of a controversial lightweight bout in Doncaster.

McGregor's double dream shattered by Gomez Jr

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Kyren Wilson 6-3 to book a place in the Snooker 900 Global Championship final against Luca Brecel.

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan to face Brecel in Snooker 900 final

From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

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No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope

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Internacional v Vasco da Gama

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Atlético Mineiro v Mirassol

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O'Higgins v Universidad Concepción

Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl says he is not ready for the season to end ahead of play-off tie in South Africa.

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Cardiff to face Stormers in Cape Town in URC play-off

Juventus are hoping to beat their rivals to sign Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, Barcelona continue their interest in Chelsea's Joao Pedro, Coventry City look at a move for Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, plus more.

Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva 

Juventus to step up Silva efforts - Sunday's gossip

Locals helped police track down fuel thieves after spotting them drinking at a pub. 

Judith stood outside her fuel garage on a sunny day. She looks at the camera with a stern expression. She has short grey hair and wears brown glasses, a multi coloured top and gold necklace.

Fuel thieves caught after local sleuths follow them to pub and beach

Munster beat the Lions in a hard-fought United Rugby Championship encounter at Thomond Park to advance to the quarter-final play-off stage of the competition.

Munster beat Lions to make play-offs as Ulster out

Tom Cowan moves from north Wales to Melbourne in the hopes of saving £50,000 in two years.

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I left Wales for Australia to save £50,000 to buy a house back home

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson after carding a third-round 66 at the US PGA Championship at Aronimink. 

Watch: McIlroy 'proud' as 66 boosts US PGA bid

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Montréal v Chicago Fire

Trump has thrown his full support behind Congresswoman Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent a "disloyal disaster".

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Republican senator who voted to convict Trump battles for re-election

Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

A row of police officers, including two on horseback, wear high vis jackets and riot gear in front of a large crowd of protesters near Nelson's Column.

How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side "are desperate to get on the pitch and show people what they can do" during Sunday's final Six Nations match against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium [14:30 BST].

Ireland 'desperate to show best version' - Bemand

Antoine Semenyo reacts to his winning backheel goal in the FA Cup final.

Antoine Semenyo reacts to his winning backheel goal

Micah Richards gets a closer look to make sure he's seen Liam and Noel Gallagher celebrating Manchester City's FA Cup win.

Noel and Liam Gallagher attend the FA Cup final to support Manchester City

Micah needs to get a closer look at the Gallaghers

Protesters in York and Scarborough demand more action to tackle water pollution.

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In the centre of the image, several cardboard protest signs are held up. One prominently displayed sign reads “SAVE OUR RIVERS” in large, hand-painted letters. Another sign, held lower in front, reads “THE GRAND OLD POOP OF YORK”.

Protesters demand end to sewage pollution

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina battles to a third Italian Open title courtesy of a thrilling three-set win against Coco Gauff in the final.

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina holds the trophy after winning the Italian Open final

Svitolina upsets Gauff to win Italian Open thriller

The actor's family found a place similar to home thousands of miles across the Atlantic.

John Lithgow attends the National Board Review Awards Gala red carpet at Cipriani 42nd St in New York, NY, USA, 07 January 2025.

Actor John Lithgow on how his family left Wales for Ohio's Welsh Hills

Saracens continue their late surge towards the Prem play-offs with a 30-14 win against Gloucester to move three points off the fourth.

Saracens' Ivan van Zyl runs with the ball in his right hand as a Gloucester player (left) stretches his arms out towards him in an attempt to tackle

Saracens beat Gloucester to charge towards top four

England captain Harry Kane scores his fourth hat-trick of the season to help Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich thrash Cologne in their last league game of the campaign.

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Sporting CP v Gil Vicente

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Estoril v Benfica

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Famalicão v Alverca

England captain Harry Kane scores his fourth hat-trick of the season as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich thrashed Cologne in their last league game of the campaign.

Kane nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Cologne

The mother of Heather Preen, who died while on holiday in Devon, attends the Falmouth rally.

People with paddleboards and placards on a sandy beach. Behind them is the sea and grey clouds. 

Cornwall joins Surfers Against Sewage protest

Hearts may have missed out on a first Scottish title for 66 years, but Tony Bloom and his data analytics company are out to ensure they are challenging for the title every season.

Why Hearts' title tilt is unlikely to be a one-off

Two men, one in his 20s and a second in his 30s, were declared dead at the scene of the crash in County Donegal.

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Two dead and four injured in crash in Donegal

Xabi Alonso may now be heading to Chelsea, but Mohamed Salah's outburst keeps the pressure on Arne Slot, writes Phil McNulty.

The Alonso dream may be over - but Salah's outburst keeps heat on Slot

The club says the celebrations mark the achievements of the men's, women's and academy teams.

Manchester City players and Pep Guardiola celebrate with the FA Cup trophy following their side's victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. The players are in pale blue and white and each has an arm in the air. Others - coaches, fans and others - are behind them, some also holding one arm in the air. Everyone is smiling.

Man City parade to celebrate club's success

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have "needed time" to find their form this season, due to integrating new players into the squad, but believes his side have had a great campaign after beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final to secure a domestic cup double.

Pep reacts to FA Cup final win

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area. 

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Road closure after three-vehicle crash

Freya Godfrey scores an injury-time winner as London City Lionesses come from behind to beat Aston Villa and finish their debut Women's Super League season in sixth place.

Freya Godfrey scored an injury-time winner as London City Lionesses came from behind to beat Aston Villa and finish their debut Women's Super League season in sixth place.

London City beat Aston Villa to finish sixth

Maz Pacheco's 96th-minute strike gives Everton a 1-0 win over Leicester City, to condemn the last-placed side to their eleventh consecutive defeat in the WSL.

Substitute Pacheco strikes late as Everton sink Leicester City

Toko Koga's injury-time winner helps Tottenham complete a late comeback away win over Brighton, as the visitors seal a fifth place finish in the WSL with a 2-1 victory.

Toko Koga celebrates scoring with a teammate after scoring Tottenham's winning goal

Spurs produce late fightback to stun Brighton

Matt Taylor bowls Gloucestershire back into contention as wickets tumble on day two against Northamptonshire.

Glos seamer Matt Taylor holds the ball aloft in front of his team-mates after taking five wickets against Northants

Taylor puts Glos back on top as wickets tumble

Watch as Antoine Semenyo shares his thoughts on scoring the winner for Manchester City at the FA Cup final.

Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring the winner at the FA Cup final

Semenyo 'grateful' after scoring the FA Cup winner

The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.

From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal

New Zealand beat England by 17-runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-affected third One-Day International to draw the series.

New Zealand beat England in rain-affected to match to draw series

Stenhousemuir players lift manager Gary Naysmith aloft

Stenhousemuir 0-1 Alloa Athletic (3-2) - report

BBC Sport pundit Wayne Rooney describes Pep Guardiola as "the one manager I'd have loved to play for" and Micah Richards can't resist a little fun.

Micah knows how to stir up trouble...

Micah Richards pays tribute to Manchester City's John Stones after their win in the FA Cup final against Chelsea.

'You've changed the game!' - Richards on Stones

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Sint-Truiden v Gent

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Sligo Rovers v Galway United

Hull KR hold on for a stunning Super League victory against Leigh Leopards, who mount an incredible second-half comeback.

Leigh's Joe Ofahengaue is tackled by Sauaso Sue of Hull KR

Hull KR hold on for thrilling win against Leigh

Wales return to Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday looking to salvage something from what has been another disappointing Six Nations campaign. 


Props Sisilia Tuipulotu and Sylvia Turani head-to-head

Wales v Italy to kick-off Six Nations Super Sunday 

The trainees completed endurance challenges to honour firefighters Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan.

A man is exercising on a rowing machine. He has an oxygen mask and visor over his face with a red tank strapped to his back. He is wearing a red T-shirt and the trousers from a firefighting uniform. 

Thousands raised in memory of fallen firefighters 

Watch as John Stones and Bernardo Silva lift the FA Cup trophy after beating Chelsea 1-0.

John Stones and Bernardo Silva lift the FA Cup trophy

Manchester City lift the FA Cup trophy

Katie Levick's six-wicket haul helps lift Durham off the foot of the Women's One-Day Cup table as they thrash Somerset by 120 runs.

Katie Levick celebrates taking a wicket with team-mates

Women's One-Day Cup: Levick lifts Durham off bottom

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Brighton & Hove U21 v Manchester United U21

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Longford Town v Cork City

New Zealand beat England by 17 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to level the three-match series in Cardiff.

Lauren Bell looks frustrated while bowling for England

16 May 2026