From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky. 

The November full moon shines bright white in a black sky, with the outline of tree branches in the foreground.

Five night sky events to look out for this autumn

Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.

Local resident watches a video message of her relative on the smartphone of a Chechen Akhmat battalion fighter in the village of Kazachya Loknya in March 2025

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion

The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Graham Norton and Alan Carr - RuPaul's Drag Race UK S7

Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show

Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Jaw pain after waking up or sleeping - Bruxisum, teeth grinding

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?

Tom Felton talks about taking on Broadway, Rupert Grint following his footsteps and a new Harry Potter generation.

 Tom Felton attends The 78th Annual Tony Awards Red Carpet at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City.

Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again

Sunderland fan Eleanor McCabe believes Sunderland didn't deserve to lose to Arsenal.

'I don't think we should have lost that game' says Sunderland fan

Almost every paper on Sunday leads on a record-breaking double donation of £72m to Reform UK.

The headline on the front page of the Mail on Sunday reads: “Farage: £72m war chest will ready us for No 10”. The headline on the front page of the Mirror reads: “Dark day for democracy”.

'Nigel hits the jackpot' and 'Dark day for democracy'

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Botafogo v RB Bragantino

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Cincinnati v Charlotte

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Columbus Crew v New York RB

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Orlando City v Toronto

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Inter Miami v Nashville SC

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DC United v Atlanta United

South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi applauds fans in Baltimore after the Springboks' win over New Zealand

South Africa cap series victory over NZ with Baltimore win

Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.

A teenaged girl who has long blonde curly hair and is wearing a light blue hoodie sits at a glass table, looking at an open laptop. One hand rests on the forehead while the other is near the keyboard. Papers lie beside the computer. She is in a living room with sofas, a staircase and a fireplace.

Student loan terms to be made clearer in England

Dan Ballard and Ezri Konsa challenging for the ball

'He's got it completely wrong' - Pundits discuss Sunderland penalty

The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

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Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?

Everton fan Sarah Halpin discusses Everton's 0-0 draw away to Tottenham.

Everton maintain their unbeaten run in the Premier League

Mark Williams pulls off a superb fightback to beat Shaun Murphy and book a spot against Ali Carter in Sunday's English Open final.

Ali Carter and Mark Williams playing in the Wuhan Open in August 2026

Williams to face Carter after semi-final fightback

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Boyacá Chicó v Independiente Medellín

Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams says Chelsea's "struggling" defence looked "weak and disjointed" in their 2-2 draw against Hull at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana talking to his manager, Xabi Alonso

Chelsea's defence looks 'weak & disjointed' - analysis

Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

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Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch

Eamonn Karran, who lost his 18-year-old son, spoke at an event which encourages people to talk about loved ones killed on the roads. 

Noah Karran has short brown hair and is wearing a multi-coloured fleece. He is sat on an orange seat with a number of people behind him. 

'My son and other loved ones are more than just road death statistics'

Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank believe Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to foul Dan Ballard, instead claiming that Arsenal should have had a free kick.

Referee 'completely wrong' to award penalty - Williams

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Toluca v Atlas

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Talleres de Córdoba v Unión

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Palestino v Universidad Católica

Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.

'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive

Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.

Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

Spurs fan Kish Patel on why his side have struggled so far this season, following another goalless draw.

'I think these Spurs players look anxious'

Mikel Arteta during his post-match interview

'This can not happen' - 'Sad' Arteta fumes over penalty decision

Regis le Bris praise his Sunderland side for going "toe to toe" with Arsenal, who he described as "relentless" after their 2-0 loss in the Premier League.

Regis Le Bris during his post-match interview

Regis Le Bris post-match interview - Sunderland v Arsenal

Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

Indian-born women Meena Geltink, 43, and Minal Tijssen, 44, adopted separately as babies and raised near each other in the Netherlands

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters

Jude Bellingham tucks away Real Madrid's third goal in their 4-1 win against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

Jude Bellingham performs his trademark celebration after scoring

Bellingham's on target for Real Madrid

Despite their late defeat, Aston Villa fan Amy Finley believes there are still positive signs going ahead.

'We need to trust the process' says Aston Villa fan

Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt.

Bruno Guimaraes celebrates after scoring for Arsenal

Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence 

Mikel Arteta is pleased with Arsenal's performance against Sunderland, but is "very worried and very sad" about the penalty awarded to their opponents during the match at the Stadium of Light.

Arteta 'very worried & very sad' over penalty incident

Arsenal are monitoring Nico Paz, Liverpool and Aston Villa are tracking Cher Ndour and Sunderland are refusing to give up on Geny Catamo, plus more.

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Arsenal monitoring Como's Paz - Sunday's gossip

Tottenham's wait for a first Premier League goal and win this season continues after Roberto de Zerbi's side were held to a goalless home draw by Everton.

Roberto de Zerbi and Mathys Tel both talking

Tottenham's wait for league goal continues after Everton draw

Fulham claim their first Premier League point of the season after a difficult start under Alvaro Arbeloa, as Liverpool fail to score for the first time this season just days after their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool's Bradley Barcola looks frustrated

Fulham take first point of the season at lacklustre Liverpool

Zian Flemming scores his first goal for Ipswich to give the club a late victory over 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Ipswich's Zian Flemming after scoring against Crystal Palace

Flemming's late strike earns Ipswich win over 10-man Crystal Palace

Marco Rose's wait for a first Premier League victory as Bournemouth head coach continues as they are held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Vitality Stadium.

Kevin Schade celebrates with Igor Thiago after scoring

Brentford hold Bournemouth as Rose's wait for a win continues

Igor Jesus scores an 88th minute winner as Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa at Villa Park for the first time in 32 years and gives Oliver Glasner his first victory as Forest head coach since taking charge in the summer. 

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Jesus snatches late win for Forest as Villa's poor start continues

In-form striker Joao Pedro scores a second-half equaliser as Chelsea rescues a point at home to promoted Hull City.

Mohamed Belloumi celebrates after scoring 

Hull remain unbeaten in league after impressive Chelsea draw

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Palmeiras v São Paulo

Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., August 5, 2026. It is a head-and-shoulders shot and he is wearing a blue jacket and shiny red tie. 

Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic

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Fewer field events leaves Championship 'worse off' - Sawyers

The legal US resident was never charged with a crime, but was deported due to her family links to terrorism.

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Afghan woman deported from US in first use of 'alien terrorist' court

Wembley Stadium has said Diljit Dosanjh, the Punjabi singer, actor and global music star, is the first-ever Punjabi artist to headline the world-famous venue.

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Wembley Stadium's first ever Punjabi artist headliner

Liverpool fan Nahyan Chowdhury on his side's goalless draw against Fulham.

Liverpool fan on 'lacklustre performance' against Fulham

Amy Hunt talking during her post-race interview

'I don't think that I did myself very proud' - Hunt

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Inter Bogotá v Llaneros

How Sunderland and Arsenal players rated following their Premier League match.

Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings

Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.

Professor Dave Chadwick from Bangor University sampling damaged remains following wildfires at Mynydd Llangynidr in Bannau Brycheiniog. He is wearing a cap, high vis jacket, mask and boots.

Summer wildfires caused 'catastrophic' hidden damage, scientists warn

The site has not found private-sector funding because the risk is "too great," its boss says.

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Planned Gibraltar-sized rail testing centre has cost taxpayers £70m but hasn't been built

Boss Lord Richard Walker says it would be the the first UK high street brand to operate there.

STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS - MARCH 2006: Stanley welcomes visitors to the Falkland Islands. 

Iceland to open first store in the Falklands

'I've got the players behind me' - Robinson

'I hope they're hurting' - McCann on cup exit

Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi, in a black polo neck and black trousers, looks to the heavens

Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn

BBC Scotland previews the first meeting of Rangers and Celtic this season as the Old Firm rivals prepare to face off in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.

No away fans, Euro calamities & derby debuts - why Old Firm tie is crucial

World champions South Africa produce a superb display to beat New Zealand 43-28 and clinch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1.

South Africa and New Zealand players at full-time of third Test

South Africa beat New Zealand to win Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 - reaction

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Atlético Tucumán v River Plate

Dayana Yastremska says her flat took a "direct hit" by a Russian missile in Odesa, and all that left was her Roland Garros towel.

A fire burns at top floors of a multi-storey residential building in Odesa, southern Ukraine, following a Russian aerial attack. Photo: 12 September 2026.

Only Roland Garros towel left, says Ukraine tennis player after Russian strike hits flat

Roberto de Zerbi believes that his side are capable of winning "many, many games" if they continue playing like they did in the opening stages of their goalless draw against Everton in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto de Zerbi talking during his post-match interview

De Zerbi backs Spurs to come good

Hull City fan Ryan Frankish says the 'sky is the limit' after his side's 2-2 draw away to Chelsea.

'People really need to take this Hull City team seriously'

Alexander Isak - the laziest Liverpool player ever?

Keely Hodgkinson is again denied a major prize by rival Audrey Werro - but reveals she had to overcome a torn hamstring to make the start line at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.

Keely Hodgkinson looks on after finishing second in the women's 800m final at the Ultimate Championship

Hodgkinson second to Werro after hamstring tear

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Chapecoense v Internacional

David Moyes praises his side for "digging in" after their goalless draw against Spurs, their third match that has ended level in four Premier League games this season.

Everton manager David Moyes during his post-match interview

Moyes praises Everton for 'digging in'

The victim, a man in his 50s, died following an altercation at The Star Hotel in Cudworth.

A red-brick two-storey pub, with signs saying "The Star".

Murder arrest after man dies following pub assault

BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including West Ham and Swansea.

West Ham ominous and relief for Martin - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways

Keely Hodgkinson talking during her post-race interview

'I didn't even know if I was going to be here' - Hodgkinson reveals torn hamstring

Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.

Firefighters inspect the scene following a fire at a nursing home which has killed 16 people in Pitrufquen, Chile on 12 September 2026. 

Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents

Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?

More dropped points at Anfield - is it too early for Liverpool to worry?

Incoming world number one Elena Rybakina beats two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open and claim third Grand Slam title.

Brilliant Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open - reaction & analysis

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Académico de Viseu v Vitória Guimarães

The band borrowed one of Marr's instruments which was used on the cover of Oasis' 1994 debut single Supersonic.

Noel Gallagher says Johnny Marr has 'always been gung-ho' with his guitars

Shane Lowry produces an inspired display on the greens to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open and close in on his first individual win since 2022.

Inspired Lowry takes four-shot lead into final day

Philip Lowry tells BBC Sport NI of the club's relief at getting a first win over Crusaders, the need to use it as a springboard and the impact players like Alfie Gaston and Jamie McGonigle can have in their bid for survival.

Ex-Crues men get Limavady off the mark at Seaview

Brentford fan Michael Johnston on his side's 2-2 draw to Bournemouth

'Death, taxes and Kevin Schade scoring against Bournemouth'

Kenneth Bednarek crosses the line to win the men's 100m

'Kung Fu Kenny wins the Ultimate!'

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden smiles after winning the women's 100m title

Jefferson-Wooden dominates the women's 100m

Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the season as David Raya saves a penalty and goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka earn them victory at Sunderland.