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Who had the X-factor and who had a tough game? England player ratings
BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions' win over Panama in the World Cup.

Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.

Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.

'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.

New broadcast deal could push NRL salary cap up to $20m by 2028
A rich new broadcast deal means more money coming into the game. The biggest winners will be the star players, who could soon demand up to $2 million per season.

Peter V’landys moves one step closer to securing top job at NRL
Rugby league chiefs believe they have found a way to install the NRL supremo as all-powerful executive chairman without the need for a club vote.

England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners
Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane help England secure a 2-0 win over Panama, as Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for the World Cup last 32 as winners of Group L.

117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds
Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.

These women said no to having kids - here's why
From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack
The US said it had hit multiple targets "in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping".

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

Wimbledon, then his wedding: How Demon got his spark back
Alex de Minaur is one of the greatest competitors on the tennis tour, but he admits he lost motivation this year.

‘I’m not taking the piss out of Laurie’: Matty Johns reacts to coaching Blues
The former NSW five-eighth gets plenty of laughs out of his semi-serious flirtation with the Blues job. But behind the clown show is a brilliant football mind.