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Does Love Island UK need to pull the US version for a chat?
Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.

How extraordinary meeting that tore apart Infantino’s World Cup plan unfolded
FA chairwoman and chief executive speak out against Fifa’s proposal in emergency online video call that lasted twice as long as planned

Sawyers puts heartbreak behind her to claim gold
English long jumper Jazmin Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold.

Emotional Kerr delivers moment Glasgow 2026 has waited for
There were no pacers and no wave lights. This was a Saturday night scrap - Glasgow rules - and Josh Kerr wasn't going to let anyone beat him in that fight.

Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ?archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali
The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.

How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.

A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
The pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president?

Where the $1m Lotto ticket was sold as Powerball rolls over to $6m
One Lotto player is $1 million richer after Saturday night’s draw, while Powerball has rolled over to a $6 million jackpot.

Why Investors Shouldn’t Sweat the Dip in Qualcomm’s Handset Revenue, According to Experts

Microsoft’s AI Cybersecurity Push Could Become a Major Growth Driver for MSFT Stock

Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet
Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.

Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?
After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?

Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.

US urges its citizens in Middle East to be ready to leave in case of escalation
It comes as US media report that America and Israel are planning an intense round of strikes against Iran.

The Papers: Chancellor 'warns' supermarkets and 'own goal'
John Healey's vow to crackdown on grocery "price gouging" and the Fifa World Cup scandal dominate Sunday's front pages.

Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work
Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.

Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.