Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.

Chloe running towards the camera with her arms to her sides, wearing white shorts and white sports bra with her England shirt twirled up in her right hand, screaming with joy, blonde hair flying

Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport

The former presenter was sacked after 45 allegations against him were upheld by a review.

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Gregg Wallace 'sorry' but says he's 'not a groper'

BBC Verify examines the meals handed out to Gazans - and why their nutritional value is questioned by some experts.

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​​What is inside the GHF food aid box being distributed in Gaza?

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New England v Montréal

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Columbus Crew v Orlando City

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Deportes Tolima v Deportivo Pereira

When the first series of Big Brother launched, one critic denounced it as a "smearing of excrement" over TV screens. So, exactly 25 years on, how has reality TV affected viewers?

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How reality TV changed the way we think - for the better

Thailand has not yet commented on the proposal, as fighting continues for a third day with 32 confirmed killed.

Thailand's soldiers move in armoured vehicles. Photo: 24 July 2025

Cambodia calls for immediate ceasefire with Thailand as death toll rises

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Deportes Limache v Ñublense

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

The photo shows two cups of matcha latte being prepared, with the bright green tea being poured into one of the plastic cups filled with milk. 

World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

World champion Luke Littler survives a fightback from Andrew Gilding to set up a World Matchplay semi-final against Josh Rock.

Littler 'finds rhythm' to set up Rock semi-final

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.

'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC

Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.

Several Kuomintang lawmakers dressed in white T-shirts and dark trousers stand on stage addressing a crowd at a rally. Behind them is a large blue and white backdrop showing campaign photos of the lawmakers.

'Pro-China' politicians survive Taiwan vote to kick them out

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Sarmiento v Lanús

One woman said she was left "mortified" when a pilot blamed loading her wheelchair for a delay. 

Katie is sitting at her desk. She is wearing a cream turtleneck jumper and has a nose ring. Her hair is long and a silvery, blonde colour, with a straight fringe. 

Pilot had to 'offer to carry' wheelchair user on to plane

The New York Republican was expelled from Congress in 2023 after he was charged for wire fraud and other crimes. 

George Santos seen in a dark suit with a white shirt and pocket square and dark sunglasses. His expression is neutral. 

Former congressman George Santos begins seven-year prison sentence

Scientists say air temperatures could be reduced by 5C by planting more trees.

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Plant trees to tackle deadly heatwaves, say experts

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis makes her prediction for England against Spain in the final of Euro 2025 - and you can make yours too.

Rachel Brown-Finnis's Euro 2025 predictions

England or Spain? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 final prediction

President Trump's motorcade drives through Turnberry in Ayrshire

A large line of vehicles led by a police motorbike, drive along the road 

President Trump's motorcade drives through Turnberry

The Football Association is set to formally deliver its verdict in West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta's long-running spot-fixing case.

 Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United in action 

FA set to deliver Paqueta verdict

Preston North End sign Montenegro full-back Andrija Vukcevic on a three-year contract after the player impressed on trial.

Preston North End player Andrija Vukcevic, pictured playing for Montenegro

Preston sign Montenegro defender Vukcevic

Signed by the Indiana Fever basketball phenomenon, it doubled the previous selling price for a women's sports card. 

Caitlin Clark photographed gesturing towards the crowd from the court during WNBA All-Star weekend. She is smiling and wearing a black sports top trimmed with orange. 

Caitlin Clark breaks record again - with a rookie card

More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says.

Peter Duncombe in his fire service uniform on his last call out on his last day as a retained firefighter

Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says

The US president will be playing golf as well as meeting the prime minister and first minister for talks.

Donald Trump, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, waves as he emerges from the presidential plane Air Force One. 

Trump says 'great to be in Scotland', as he lands for four-day trip

Trump says "it's great to be in Scotland" as he steps off Air Force One at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

A man in a red tie and blue suit waves his hand while standing at the plane exit

Trump says "it's great to be in Scotland"

Derry City and Bohemians played out a 1-1 draw in the League of Ireland at Brandywell. 

Afolabi Akinyemi celebrates after giving Derry City the lead to mark his home debut with a goal

Derry City held to draw by Bohemians at Brandywell 

Wigan Warriors beat Catalans Dragons to cut Hull Kingston Rovers' lead at the top of Super League to two points.

Wigan warriors player Zach Eckersley takes high fives from teammates after scoring a try against Catalans Dragons.

Wigan beat Catalans to cut Hull KR lead at top

Newcastle United are considering Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen as a potential Alexander Isak replacement, Manchester City want defender Tino Livramento and Bayern Munich resume talks with Liverpool to sign Luis Diaz. 

Larsen among Newcastle options - Saturday's gossip

The Trump administration is seeking local assistance for its federal mass deportation efforts.

FEMA headquarters in Washington DC, showing the side of the building an the DHS logo and the word Fema. 

Fema announces funds for states to detain undocumented migrants

Police say Donegall Square North was closed for a short time but has since reopened. 

A large group of people sitting across a main road. They are holding red, green and black Palestine flags.

Palestine protest shuts down city centre road 

"You are a manipulator, a parasite and a coward," family told the cult follower at her final trial.

Child-killer cultist Lori Daybell jailed for plots to murder husband and nephew

Mourners gather at victims' former primary school to pay tribute to the family killed in a shooting.

A wide view of mourners attending the vigil at Maguiresbridge Primary School on Friday evening. Dozens of people of varying ages are standing with their backs to the camera, listening to speeches. A number of women and girls at the front of the photo have their arms around each other in a gesture of comfort. 

Vigil held for murdered mother and two children 

Peter Westwood caught the thief and found a mobile phone, only to find out he had also stolen cash.

A man with a grey beard in a black top at a food van. Cans are enclosed behind him and a sign on the wall lists hot drinks.


Man chases thief twice to recover stolen items

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

The front pages of the South Wales Echo and the Western Mail

Wales' papers: Man dies after stabbing and 'Justice for Morgan'

Scotland's difficult preparations for the Women's Rugby World Cup continues with a warm-up defeat by Italy in Parma.

Scotland beaten by Italy in World Cup warm-up

Watch the moment Air Force One lands at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Air Force One lands at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Dubai-based United FC appoint former Italy captain Andrea Pirlo as manager.

Pirlo named boss of second-tier UAE club United FC

Defender Emerson Palmieri has not travelled on West Ham's pre-season tour of the United States and has been told he can leave the club.

West Ham tell defender Emerson he can leave 

Olympic pommel horse champion Rhys McClenaghan confirms he will miss the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships after undergoing shoulder surgery. 

Injured Olympic champion McClenaghan to miss Worlds

An IT expert said NHS Fife was 'limited by time' in how it approached checking phone data.

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Trans tribunal phone notes were not checked in person

The Gallagher brothers are playing seven sold-out nights at the famous stadium.

Two fans smile at the camera wearing Oasis merchandise. 

Oasis fans descend on Wembley as reunion tour hits London

Catalans Dragons will take on Wigan Warriors in Paris in 2026 to mark the French club's 20th anniversary.

Catalans to face Wigan in Paris during 2026 season

Jemma Lewis had been treated like family at the companies she took the money from, a court heard.

Jemma Lewis has blue eyes and brown hair. She is wearing a top with a grey collar. The top of the Gwent Police logo can be seen in this police mugshot.

Accountant stole £2.4m to fund gambling addiction

Britain's Emma Raducanu qualifies for the semi-finals of the Washington Open after beating wildcard Maria Sakkari in straight sets. 

Raducanu reaches semi-finals at Washington Open

Thousands of people have gathered at Prestwick Airport to watch Donald Trump's arrival onboard Air Force One.

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Planespotters gather to catch glimpse of Air Force One

The race is on for Joe Root to catch Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's most prolific batter, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Joe Root raises his bat after scoring a century for England at Old Trafford

Catchin' Sachin - Joe's route to 15,921

England captain Ben Stokes will be "good to go" on day four of the fourth Test against India having suffered with cramp during the third day, says Ollie Pope.

England captain Stokes 'good to go', says Pope

BBC Sport's Alison Mitchell, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook discuss Joe Root's approach to international cricket and how the former England captain could become "the greatest batter of all time."




Root could become the greatest Test batter of all-time - Cook

Israel faces increasing pressure from Western allies to lift restrictions into the flow of aid into Gaza.

Two women, who are wearing black and have pained looks on their faces, stand at the front of a crowd and hold out pans at a charity kitchen in Nuseirat, Gaza

Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns

Wales defender Lily Woodham has left National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Seattle Reign by mutual consent.

Lily Woodham in action for Wales at Euro 2025

Wales full-back Woodham leaves Seattle Reign

The US president will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney during his four-day trip.

Trump raises his hand as he disembarks from Air Force One. 

Donald Trump says 'great to be in Scotland' as he arrives for golf trip and talks

National Highways says the road is now reopen.

Grainy CCTV camera still shows a few cars and lorries heading away from the camera but empty lanes in the opposite direction on the motorway.

Motorway lanes reopened after crash

Lottie Woad's impressive professional debut continues as she shoots a second-round 65 to take a two-shot lead at the Women's Scottish Open.

Woad leads by two from Korda at Scottish Open

Derry City are held to a 1-1 draw by Bohemians in Friday's Premier Division game between the sides at the Brandywell.

Ross Tierney in action against Michael Duffy

Derry City held to draw by Bohemians at Brandywell

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Dundalk v Wexford

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Hearts II v Tranent

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Athlone Town v Treaty United

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Kerry v UCD

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Galway United v Waterford

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Cork City v Sligo Rovers

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Antwerp v Union Saint-Gilloise

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Celtic II v Broxburn Athletic

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Finn Harps v Cobh Ramblers

The deputy head and art teacher admitted having sex on multiple occasions in the school's art room.

A pot of dried paintbrushes sitting on a table in the foreground. In the blurred background there is a woman standing in front of a wooden bookshelf full of art supplies. 

Teachers banned for affair on school grounds

Ruben Amorim says rival clubs might be in for a "shock" if they think they can sign Manchester United's unwanted players on the cheap this summer.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim (left) greets skipper Bruno Fernandes at training in Chicago

Man Utd won't sell players on the cheap - Amorim

Joe Root's masterful 150 took him up to second on the all-time Test run-scorers' list and gave England complete control over India at the end of day three of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Root reaches milestone as England punish India on day three

Paul Jordan and Mike Browne secure Supertwin and Supersport wins respectively on the opening evening of racing at the Armoy road races.

Mike Browne celebrates his Supersport win on the podium

Jordan and Browne take Friday Armoy road race wins

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Arka Gdynia v Radomiak Radom

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Zürich v Sion

Mark Kerbey, 62, conned a family out of £2,600 to arrange a service which did not take place.

Mark Kerbey wearing glasses and a blue and white striped shirt appearing in his police custody photo.

Funeral fraudster receives seven-year prison term

Girls at Elloughton Blackburn, the former club of Jess Park, say they want to follow her footsteps.

Girl with blonde hair and blue, red and white football shirt with an England badge. She is standing on a football pitch.

'We want to play for England just like Jess Park'


Hedaya al-Muta'wi's 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg.

A Gazan mother holds her severely emaciated baby son

'I'm so tired': Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC

Detective leading murder investigation confirms the remains of no more than one body have been found.

A picture of Alison Hernandez standing at a train station. She is wearing a black coat and has brown hair.

Police commissioner apologises for bodies claim

Disciplinary panel finds Taylor Packer, who was based in Skegness, guilty of gross misconduct.

Shot of the entrance to the police headquarters in Nettleham. There is a sign which reads 'Fire and Police Headquarters', along with a sign denoting the different areas of the car park further away. The road is marked with double yellow lines.

PC shared bodycam footage of him tasering man

Rev Chloe Kingdon says she had to take action as her daughter and a friend were swept out to sea.

Reverend Chloe Kingdon wearing a white scarf and a red and black top. She has a white cardigan on too. She is standing on a beach. 

Mother goes into sea to rescue her daughter

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba get one-match bans for skipping Major League Soccer's All-Star game earlier this week.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami with teammate Jordi Alba

Messi 'upset' over ban for skipping MLS All-Star game

A notice is served requiring a historic building professional to be appointed to supervise work.

The former New Inn pub. It lies in ruins following a blaze in 2022

Owners of fire-ravaged pub told to improve site

Listen to BBC Radio commentaries as Wigan Warriors play Catalans Dragons in the Super League and Halifax Panthers taking on York Knights in the Championship.

25 July 2025