Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.

Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup

Cunha goal puts Scotland knockout hopes in doubt

A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.

Newspaper headlines: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'

'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'

Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

A man stands on a street staring towards a collapsed building.

Watch: Moment quake shakes Venezuela, causing widespread damage and evacuations

Wilson Isidor gives Haiti a lead against Morocco with an "extraordinary" World Cup goal at the Atlanta Stadium.

Wilson Isidor runs to the crowd with his arms wide open to celebrate scoring a second goal for Haiti

'A phenomenal goal!' Isidor hits incredible second for Haiti

A magnitude 7.2 quake was followed second later by a stronger one of 7.5, causing panic in the capital.

Rescuers search for victims in a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes strike Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas

But the proposal faces an uphill battle and comes one day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking Trump's military action in Iran. 

US President Donald Trump, left, and Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, during a cabinet meeting

Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs

Vinícius Júnior celebrating his second goal 

Vinicius Jr nods in his second

Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

A female worker testing a circuit board in a workshop

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

James Reed, chairman of Reed Executive Ltd., during a Bloomberg Television interview in London, UK in 2023. He is wearing a black suit jacket, a light coloured shirt with a grey and beige patterned tie.

I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job

The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.

A stock image of a family enjoying a rollercoaster. 

VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force

Brazil's Vinicius Junior has a goal ruled out against Scotland for a foul in the build up after the referee is sent to watch it again by VAR.

Vinicius Junior not happy with the refs destitution 

Second Brazil goal ruled out for Vinicius Jr foul

Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.

Hospital hallway with doctors, nurses and specialists with their back to camera. They are in a variety of hospital uniforms - dark and light blue scrubs, white coats.

Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action

England eased into the semi‑finals with a 38‑run win over West Indies, overcoming six dropped catches - their most since facing the same side in the 2024 T20 World Cup.




England complete victory despite dropped catches galore

Wilson Isidor celebrates for Haiti while manager Sebastien Migne does not

'Extraordinary!' Haiti goal leaves coach unmoved

the incident between Vinícius Júnior and Jack Hendry

Second Brazil goal ruled out for foul

Rate the Morocco and Haiti players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Rate the players in Morocco v Haiti

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake followed by a stronger 7.5 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday.

Municipal police officers inspect the remains of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela

Two earthquakes rock Venezuela as buildings shake in Caracas

Rate the Scotland and Brazil players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Who was the pick of Scotland's players again?

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is feeling "positive" and believes her calf injury is going in the right "direction", says her wife Katherine.

Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return after positive scan

 Edin Dzeko throws bottle after being taken off

Dzeko did NOT want to be subbed off

Brazil forward Vinicius Junior pounces on a mistake by the Scotland defence to give his side an early lead in their World Cup Group C match in Miami.

Vinícius Júnior celebrates scoring the opening goal

Vinicius Jr pounces on Scotland mistake to give Brazil early lead

A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.

Elon Musk walking in front of a projected image of a Tesla car, wearing a black suit and tie.

Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home

Joseph flick forces Haiti opener

Vinícius Júnior scoring the opening goal

Vinicius Jr gifted early goal for Brazil

The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.

A supporter holds a poster of Dr Mahrang Baloch, nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, during a protest in Islamabad, on July 16, 2025, against her imprisonment. 

This woman fought for her disappeared father - now she faces life in jail 

Gorebox is billed on Google Play as a game where "creativity meets unrestrained destruction".

Screenshot of Gorebox game trailer on YouTube

Philippines bans Gorebox gaming app after high school shooting

Karl Stefanovic has helmed a popular breakfast TV show for the better part of two decades.

Karl Stefanovic poses in front of a blue wall

Top Australian TV star to leave job after Tommy Robinson interview, reports say

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

A composite triptych image made up of three vertical columns which show, from left to right: Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal in a red shirt with white number seven on the chest; Cameroon's Roger Milla, with his face turned away from the camera, in green shirt and red shorts dancing next to a yellow corner flag at Italia 90; Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in a classic home kit with blue and white vertical stripes. Both Ronaldo and Messi appear to be looking in towards Milla in the middle of the image

Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?

The US president was asked about what he knew about the British MP Andy Burnham.

Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office wearing a navy blue suit and red tie.

Trump describes Andy Burnham as 'extremely liberal'

Switzerland seal their place in the first knockout round of the World Cup by beating co-hosts Canada to top Group B.

Johan Manzambi celebrates a goal with a big smile as Switzerland faced Canada in the 2026 World Cup

Switzerland beat Canada but both through to last 32

Bosnia-Herzegovina boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages in the World Cup for a first ever time defeating Qatar in their final Group B fixture.

 Ermin Mahmic celebrating scoring the third goal 

Bosnia boost last-32 hopes after win over Qatar

Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Olivia (left) and Georgia Nel stand in front of a swimming pool. They both have long blonde hair and are wearing white tracksuits, carrying toy birds and wearing gold medals.

Banned swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream

Chelsea step up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, who is emerging as a major target this summer.

Maxence Lacroix (left) and Trevoh Chalobah (right)

Chelsea eye Lacroix as part of defensive rebuild

Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn could be a target for Manchester United, while Arsenal continue to pursue Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers and Everton make a move for West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, plus more.

Scotland keeper Gunn on Man Utd radar - Thursday's gossip

It will be the most powerful computer in the UK, and one of the most powerful in the world.


The JUPIER supercomputer in Jülich in Germany

Work begins on UK's new £750m supercomputer

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually committed to staging their fight in the UK, says Eddie Hearn - and any attempt to move it to the United States would need Joshua's team to agree new terms.

Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua in conversation at ringside

Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms - Hearn

Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue and RZA are just three of the names filming a new drama set in Wales.

Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue outside National Museum Cardiff. They are walking down the steps outside the museum holding hands. They are both wearing all black outfits and sunglasses. Kylie has a pair of brown tan high heels on.

A-listers dazzle locals after being spotted around Wales for new film

The Big Burns Supper brought a bit of buzz to Dumfries - but it has now reached its "final curtain".

Singer KT Tunstall with long dark hair and a silver top sings into a microphone

Last Supper: Why the Burns festival in Dumfries has called it a day

Martyn Pope and Dean Hollands were among the first at the scene of the crash in Kidwelly on Tuesday.

A purple bus, on the left upright and on the right on its side

Bus crash rescuers who used van tools to free passengers say 'adrenaline kicked in'

England eased into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare by comfortably beating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's.

England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place

England ease into semi-finals with win over Windies

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains how the president lost grip of his party on a war powers vote.

Donald Trump wearing a navy suit and red tie, points his finger to the right side of the frame.

Why Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran war

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

'Innocent drug war victim' and 'Bellamy on the brink'

Henry hits half-century in style with 'brilliant' six

Canada forward Promise David scores with his first touch to give his side hope in their Group B match against Switzerland in Vancouver.

Nathan Saliba and Promise David celebrating the goal

David scores with first touch for Canada

Scotland arrive at Miami Stadium for their final World Cup group game against Brazil.

Scotland have arrived...

The votes are in from residents of Boston - Scotland or England fans?

Scotland or England fans - Boston decides!

Amazing touch, even better finish!

England ease into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare by comprehensively beating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge celebrates a wicket with the England team behind

Morocco beat Haiti in six-goal thriller to progress from World Cup Group C in second place behind Brazil.

Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-up

18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic scores a superb opening goal for Bosnia in their World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Seattle.

'What a moment!' Alajbegovic scores stunning opener for Bosnia

Kerim Alajbegovic scores the opener for Bosnia-Herzegovina

Alajbegovic scores stunner for Bosnia

What do Brazil fans know about Scottish icons?

Man in Brazil top holding a picture of a sporran

Vargas fires Switzerland into lead against Canada

the ref trying to get control of the game

'That's a bit cheeky' - Xhaka and Larin booked over free-kick

Brighton are in advanced talks to sign Juventus and Switzerland midfielder Lia Walti.

Brighton in advanced talks to sign Walti

West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at £80m amid interest from Tottenham, who want a central midfielder this summer and have had a bid rejected for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.

Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejected

The crew were on their way to a call-out in Dorset when the fire broke out. 

Fire engine caught ablaze on the side of a country road.

Firefighters battle blaze on their own engine

BBC Sport Wales takes a look back at memorable moments between Wales and the Barbarians.

L-R: Harry Robinson, Neil Jenkins, Martyn Williams and Tom Shanklin 

Memories are made of Wales v Barbarians

Wales and the Barbarians will add another chapter to their rich history in a double-header in London on Saturday.

Justin Tipuric and Jac Morgan after Wales' 2023 fixture against Barbarians

Wales and Barbarians ready to add to rich history

Hayley Matthews 'furious' to be dismissed

Matthews furious over 'controversial' wicket

One of Scotland's leading gangland figures has arrived in Spain after losing a bid against his extradition on a series of charges related to organised crime.

Police mugshot of Steven Lyons. He is standing against a white height chart and staring directly at the camera. He has heavy stubble and short dark hair, combed in a side shed. He is wearing a black t-shirt and orange prison overalls. 

Crime boss Steven Lyons arrives in Spain after extradition

Jacqui Durkin is taking over the role from Marie Anderson, who retired at the end of last year.

A studio-style head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman in a beige blazer and white blouse against a softly blurred background.

New police ombudsman appointed

'If we don't win trophies, someone else will be sitting here'

'That is a brilliant bit of work on the rope!'

Liam Naylor "used his car as a weapon" to attack the group on Father's Day after a row inside the pub.

A police mugshot of a man in his 30s with brown hair and blue eyes looking into the camera with a blank expression

Drunken man smashed car into group outside pub

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo is given a five-match ban for the challenge which resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismael Kone.

Qatar's Assim Madibo is comforted by team-mates after getting sent off in their World Cup game against Canada in 2026

Madibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break

Jack Pinnington Jones has a heated debate with the umpire at Eastbourne

Pinnington Jones gets into heated debate with the umpire

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he would have loved the World Cup hydration breaks as a coach but they are "definitely too long".

Jurgen Klopp on World Cup hydration breaks

Vennentious Trudent on what reaching the World Cup knockouts would mean for South Africa


Vennentious Trudent celebrates with South African fans

What would knockout qualification mean for South Africa?

Haiti fan Khendrick Beausoleil talks about the experience of following his country at the World Cup.

An emotional journey for Haiti

Wyatt-Hodge out after 65 runs

The Gentle Annie is the last operating Avro Anson aircraft to be built at Yeadon during World War Two.

The Gentle Annie plane on an airport runway

The last airworthy Avro Anson MK1 returns to Yorkshire

Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.

Draper into last eight to continue injury comeback

Watch BBC TV coverage, listen to Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Scotland take on Brazil in their final Group C game at the Fifa World Cup.

Scotland's World Cup hopes on brink after 3-0 defeat by Brazil - reaction

Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.

Lara Bird, who has shoulder length blonde hair, stand with her right hand raised as she reads off a green sheet held to her face. 

New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row

Animals at a North Yorkshire wildlife park were treated to lollies, mud baths and sprinkler showers.

Ice lollies help keep wildlife cool at park

A Belsonic gig turned into a life-changing moment when a young fan was invited on stage by Zach Bryan to perform in front of 45,000 people.

The image is a selfie of Paul with Zach Bryan. They are standing on a stage.

Young fan fulfils dream after surprise duet with Zach Bryan

Watch how Danni Wyatt-Hodge reached a half century for England while playing against West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Wyatt-Hodge half-century powers England against Windies

Fire crews are called to Southsea after a hovercraft's engines are seen smoking. 

Hovercraft engines seen smoking as passengers evacuated

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.

Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games

Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?

A woman with shoulder-length light ginger hair sits in front of a microphone and looks at someone off-screen

Why women are more affected by hot weather than men

Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will drop down to middleweight to fight WBC and WBA champion Kaye Scott on 15 August at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.

24 June 2026