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A big topic for others, not for her - Eta on groundbreaking head coach role
New Union Berlin head coach Marie-Louise Eta discusses becoming the first female to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues.

'I leave as one more of you' - but how do Man City replace departing Silva?
Manchester City will lose the services of their dependable captain next season as Bernardo Silva announced he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.

Police probe Islamist group's arson attack claims
An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf - and what happens next for its star recruits?
With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.

Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere
Khushal Yousafzai has been opening up to BBC Asian Network about the impact of one day in 2012.

Iranians tell BBC they don't know if ceasefire with US will hold
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet arrived in Tehran to what she described as 'life on pause'.

Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

'Wow': Koula pulls off brutal try-saver
Tolu Koula muscles Braidon Burns over the touchline.

Hopoate shocks with risky act
Lehi Hopoate passes to Brandon Wakeham despite being over line.

NRL Highlights: Cowboys v Sea Eagles - Round 7
North Queensland Cowboys take on the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 7 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.

World Athletics rejects 11 athlete transfers to Turkey
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".

Chelsea midfielder Caicedo agrees new contract
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo agrees a lucrative new contract at Stamford Bridge as the club seeks to reward its high performers.

Key findings from Covid inquiry report on vaccines
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

Messi buys fifth-tier Spanish club Cornella
Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Catalan club Cornella.

'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'
A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.

Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.

Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.