Lowland League champions East Kilbride and League 1 sides Alloa Athletic and Stenhousemuir caused the shocks of the SPFL Trust Trophy third round as they knocked out Cove Rangers, Partick Thistle and Falkirk respectively.

Falkirk and Thistle suffer shock SPFL Trust Cup exits

His packed trip to Asia involves three countries in which Catholics are a minority.

Pope Francis kissing the hand of Imam Nasaruddin Umar 

Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?

As he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen. 

Spotted dick pudding was one of the dishes served when Terry started working at Portcullis House in 1974

Parliament chef who served 13 prime ministers retires after 50 years

AfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine.

Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet

The 70-year-old ties the knot with his partner of 34 years in the Caribbean. 

Sir Alan Bates smiles with his wife Lady Suzanne Sercombe

Sir Alan Bates gets married on Richard Branson's island

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Columbus Crew v Seattle Sounders

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New England v St. Louis City

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New York RB v Sporting KC

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei poses for a portrait during Team Uganda flag off to the Paris 2024 Olympics

I saw athlete on fire running towards me after attack, neighbour tells BBC

Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.

Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK

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Deportes Tolima v Deportivo Cali

Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will each bid for a slice of history when they face off in Sunday's US Open final.

Sinner and Fritz bid to make history in US Open final

Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.

Three surgeons in masks and green gowns operate on a patient who is lying down, unseen

Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

The DUP politician was recently criticised for the length of time it took him to visit GAA grounds.

Ulster GAA secretary Ciaran McLaughlin and Armagh football captain Aidan Forker holding the Sam Maguire cup, standing alongside Gordon Lyons at Creggan Gaelic Athletic Club

NI sports minister attends first GAA event

The engine of a 35ft yacht overheated and those onboard were brought to safety as the vessel burned.

Smoke on the horizon from an out-of-view vessel, seen from the County Down coast

Two people rescued from burning yacht

Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir expresses her delight at putting "the most challenging time in my career" behind her by scoring a double for Real Madrid on her return from nearly a year on the sidelines through injury.

Weir puts 'most challenging time' behind her with double

Party leaders in swing states say they focus on issues to win back women put off by Trump's personality.

Don't mention Trump - how Republicans try to sway women voters

Argentina overturn a 17-point deficit to condemn Australia to their heaviest Test defeat, with a thumping victory in the Rugby Championship.

Argentina condemn Australia to biggest Test defeat

Jack Draper says he is "going to really look into" the reason why he has been sick during some major matches.

Draper to look into sickness issues

Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside.

'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global

Aryna Sabalenka wins her first US Open title as she puts the disappointment of last year's final behind her to hold off American home hope Jessica Pegula.

Sabalenka holds off Pegula to win first US Open title

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall says the current Women's Champions League qualification format is a "relic from the past" that "impacts injury risk".

Jonas Eidevall during the victory over Rosenborg

Eidevall concerned by scheduling in Europe and WSL

World number one Judd Trump wins a dramatic final frame on the black to beat Mark Williams and lift the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters title.

Trump edges out Williams for Saudi Arabia title

Mr Blinken will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy to "reaffirm" the "special relationship", officials say.

Close up shot of Antony Blinken speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a dark blue jacket, white shirt and dark blue tie. In the back

US secretary Blinken to visit UK for Ukraine and Middle East talks

Allegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?

Two women wearing beauty pageant sashes smile at the camera. The woman on the right is the winner Manshika Prasad, who's wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a tiara. On the left is Nadine Roberts, wearing an orange dress and also holding a bouquet.

A beauty pageant turns ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown

Erling Haaland is getting closer to extending his Manchester City contract, Real Madrid target Arsenal's William Saliba, Newcastle United could move for Manchester United's Antony, plus more. 

Haaland closer to new Man City deal - Sunday's gossip

The land is moving so fast that authorities have switched off gas and electricity to hundreds of homes.

Aerial view of houses on the Rancho Palos Verdes on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Landslides are wreaking havoc on this California city. Locals vow to stay

Ospreys head coach Toby Booth reflects on his emotional week following the announcement he will leave the organisation at the end of the season.

Ospreys coach admits difficult day after exit news

Sorba Thomas says being on the receiving end of some "straight-talking" helped him impress after being recalled under new Wales boss Craig Bellamy.

Thomas says 'straight-talking' has boosted his game

Great Britain are beaten by the United States in the Paralympic men's wheelchair basketball gold-medal match.

Steve Serio of the United States shoots at the basket while Gregg Warburton tries to intercept during the Paralympic wheelchair basketball gold-medal match

GB men beaten by US in wheelchair basketball final

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes his side's recent good performances on the road have shown the way to play against Bulgaria on Sunday.

O'Neill feels NI developing 'blueprint' for away success

Elliot said children in care are "treated like animals or moved in bin bags".

Children in care 'moved in bin bags'

The ex-first minister told local Labour party members he will not stand for re-election to the Senedd.

Vaughan Gething says he will leave Welsh Parliament

Katie Jones believes more women would breastfeed if there was more support and suitable clothing.

HGV driver quits to start breastfeeding clothes firm

Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags 

Belongings of care children put in bin bags and lost

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América de Cali v Jaguares de Córdoba

BBC Radio Wiltshire's Make a Difference Awards, judged by celebrities, have recognised local people.

Award winners holding their awards at the stage

Unsung heroes celebrated at Wiltshire awards

Nottingham Panthers beat Cardiff Devils 2-1 after a dramatic shootout at the Vindico Arena.

Ben Bowns in net for Cardiff Devils against Nottingham Panthers

Nottingham Panthers beat Cardiff Devils in shootout

BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray and Ian Dennis discuss what they saw in England's 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.

'He even laid out cones in warm-up' - 5 live experts on Carsley

England took the handbrake off against the Republic of Ireland to leave their fans with plenty to be optimistic about after Lee Carsley's first game as interim boss. 

Lee Carsley reacts after England beat the Republic of Ireland in Dublin

Welcome to 'Carsball' as handbrake comes off for England

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Cayman Islands v St. Kitts and Nevis

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United States v Canada

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Dominica v Antigua and Barbuda

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Bahamas v Barbados

Great Britain's Jodie Burrage earns a win on her return to action after six months out because of injury.

Jodie Burrage clenching her fist on the court

GB's Burrage wins on return from injury

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admits his side were "second best by far" in Saturday's Nations League defeat by England.

Heimir Hallgrimsson applauds the fans at full-time

'Second best by far' - Hallgrimsson on England loss

Defra says the virus has now been found at 24 premises since the end of August.

Five black and white cows in a barn, with their heads poking through bars to eat hay

Bluetongue outbreak extends to Essex

BBC Scotland pundits give their thoughts ahead of Scotland's visit to Portugal in Nations League Group A1.


Steve Clarke during Scotland's Nations League defeat by Poland

What questions do Clarke's Scots face in Portugal?

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Anderlecht v Birkirkara

The market place is part of wider regeneration project in the town with government support.

General view of the new Heanor Market Place with shoppers milling about

Market place to open as part of £17.8m scheme

World number two Aryna Sabalenka beats home favourite Jessica Pegula in a compelling US Open final to win her third Grand Slam singles title.

Aryna Sabalenka kisses the US Open trophy

'I'm super proud' - relive how Sabalenka beat Pegula to clinch US Open title

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Turks and Caicos Islands v Belize

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Patriotas Boyacá v Envigado

Kay White retired after almost 80 years working at the Post Office in Claverley, Shropshire.

An elderly woman wearing a red coat and black scarf stood in a doorway

'Oldest postmistress' to sell former Post Office

The Art in the Gardens event is taking place at Sheffield Botanical Gardens this weekend. 

Artist Sara Otter holding up her artwork in front of a marquee filled with other paintings

Artwork on display in Botanical Gardens

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez believes Steve Clarke's "incredible record" in getting Scotland to Euro 2024 should outshine their recent downturn in results.

Martinez highlights Clarke's 'incredible' Scotland record

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic becomes the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open girls' title.

Mika Stojsavljevic holds the US Open girls' trophy

British teen Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title

Ben Ainslie's Ineos Britannia team are through to the next round as they bid to become the first British crew to win the America's Cup.



Ainslie's team progress in America's Cup bid

Germany ease to a 5-0 victory over Hungary to start their Nations League campaign in style in Dusseldorf.

Germany thrash Hungary in Nations League opener

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Ukraine v Albania

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Greece v Finland

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee scores his first goal for the Netherlands as they put five past Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League.

Zirkzee and Gakpo score as Netherlands beat Bosnia

Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft wins her ninth career Paralympic gold medal as she leads home a British one-two in the T34 800m final at Paris 2024.

GB's Hannah Cockroft celebrates after winning the Paralympic 800m title

GB's Cockroft wins 800m for ninth Paralympic gold

Sixteen hopefuls took part in the British Town Crier Competition in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

Ten town criers posing for their photographs, smiling

Birthday win for British town crier champion

Salford run in four tries as they move up to fourth and all but end Catalans Dragons' hopes of a play-off place.

Marc Sneyd in action for Salford Red Devils against Catalans Dragons

Salford see off Catalans to go fourth

Police say the one-way system is open again now inquiries are complete.

College street, on the right an old factory building with boarded up windows, on the left is a block of flats with red brick and black window frames. 

Armed police arrest teens and seize imitation gun

Former captain Michael Vaughan warns England not to "take the mickey out of the game" after a sloppy second day allows Sri Lanka back into the third Test.

'Don't take the mickey' - Vaughan warns England

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Apollon Limassol v ŽNK Mura

Peterborough United announce a £500,000 deal to sign Swedish striker Gustav Lindgren from Degerfors in January on a two-and-a-half contract.

Peterborough agree deal to sign striker Lindgren

The Argentine embassy is sheltering six political figures opposed to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. 

Vehicles of Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) outside the Argentine embassy in Caracas, where six members of the opposition sought asylum, on 7 September 2024.

Venezuelan forces surround embassy sheltering opposition figures

Head coach Ioan Cunningham stresses Wales are “going through a process” following Friday’s heavy defeat against Scotland.

Keira Bevan and Ioan Cunningham in training 

Cunningham tells Wales to 'ignore score' after Scotland defeat

South Africa fight back to beat New Zealand and close in on the Rugby Championship title after the fourth of six rounds.

South Africa edge out All Blacks to close in on title

Ulster earn a hard-fought 26-19 victory over Benetton in Saturday's pre-season encounter at Kingspan Stadium.

Morgan makes Ulster bow in pre-season victory

England's Matt Wallace retains his four-shot European Masters lead in windy conditions in the third round in Switzerland.

Wallace retains lead at 'brutal' European Masters

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Servette Chênois v PAOK

Frida Maanum scores the winner as Arsenal beat Rosenborg to reach the second qualifying round of the Women's Champions League.

Arsenal beat Rosenborg to progress in Women's Champions League

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Israel U21 v Estonia U21

Stephen Clegg wins his second gold medal of the 2024 Paralympics in a tightly-contested men's S12 100m butterfly final.

GB's Clegg dedicates second Paralympic gold to his mum

The GAA are set to retain the current All-Ireland Football Championship format for 2025 with a new format to be voted on at Congress while pre-season tournaments have been suspended for next year.

Armagh players celebrate their All-Ireland success in July by lifting the Sam Maguire trophy

All-Ireland SFC format to remain unchanged for 2025

The 20-year-old was taken to hospital after police were called in the early hours of Saturday.

Police officer wearing a high vis jacket 

Man seriously injured after suspected stabbing

Sunrisers beat Southern Vipers in a rain-affected game to reach the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy semi-finals, and there are also wins for South East Stars and Thunder.

Sunrisers beat Vipers to reach Trophy semi-finals

Seven inspirational award winners - including a dog - were celebrated at the awards in the Cotswolds.

Award winners Julie Kent, Alan Rudd, Mike Sollis, dog Keo and his owner Scott, Faith Rooke-Matthews, and Frances Halstead

Police trauma support dog honoured at awards

Jenny Hastings, wife of ex-Scotland international Scott Hastings, disappeared at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Body found in search for missing wife of rugby star

Glenavon twice come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw with Loughgall in the Premiership encounter at Mourneview Park.