Keir Starmer will ask Donald Trump to resume ceasefire talks in Gaza and England prepare for their Euros final

The Times front page shows the headline "Gaza's suffering must stop, PM to tell Trump" as well as photographs of the British Lionesses, who are preparing for a match, and the Lions, who just beat Australia. The Observer's front page is devoted to a picture of Lionesses player Michelle Agyemang. She wears a black jacket with purple insignia, and listens to headphones. A bag is slung over one shoulder.

'Gaza suffering must stop, PM to tell Trump', and Euros 'Pride and Prejudice' 

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Philadelphia Union v Colorado Rapids

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Charlotte v Toronto

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Atlanta United v Seattle Sounders

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DC United v Austin

Critics say EU policy has given Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev a free hand during his crackdown on opponents.

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Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas

The BBC speaks to England fans about their plans ahead of Sunday's Euro 2025 final against Spain in Switzerland.

A woman wearing glasses is drawing a red and white England flag on her right cheek in face paint while looking at her reflection on her mobile phone. 

England fans wear their lucky shirts in hope of England glory

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Inter Miami v Cincinnati

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Nigeria lift the Women's Africa Cup of Nations trophy

Nigeria seal 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco

The Black Sabbath rocker, who has died aged 76, had a second career as a beloved 2000s reality TV star.

Ozzy Osbourne: From Prince of Darkness to reality TV's favourite dad

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Once Caldas v Junior

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Guadalajara v Atlético San Luis

Almost half of UK adults do not pay into a private or workplace pension - some of them tell us why.

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Why I'm not paying into a pension

Several aid groups say dropping food from the air onto densely populated Gaza is a risk to civilian lives.

An Israeli soldier stands next to the parcels of humanitarian aid 

Gaza air drops 'a grotesque distraction', aid agencies warn

Congolese customs official Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi has been beatified for standing up to corruption.

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The would-be saint murdered 'mafia-style' for refusing bribes

Nervous about the Euro 2025 final? Hear from fans and experts about how to cope with matchday stress. 

A woman in a blue England T-shirt holds her hands in the prayer position surrounded by fans in Boxpark, Croydon, London, in a particularly tense moment during the semi-final between England and Italy 

Feeling tense? Here's how to survive the final with your nerves intact

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Pachuca v Mazatlán

Luke Littler hits a spectacular nine-darter as he overcomes Josh Rock 17-14 to set up a World Matchplay final against James Wade on Sunday.

Luke Littler gives a shrug after hitting a nine-darter against Josh Rock

Littler nine-darter helps him into final with Wade

At least 31 people were killed, many of them schoolchildren, when a fighter jet crashed into a school in Dhaka. 

Screams and chaos: The moments after Bangladesh fighter jet hit a primary school

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Platense v Argentinos Juniors

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Vélez Sarsfield v Instituto

Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White signs a new three-year contract with the Premier League club until the summer of 2028.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White

Gibbs-White signs new Forest contract

It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.

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Plans for pubs to get greater protection from noise complaints

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Botafogo v Corinthians

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Everton v Huachipato

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Mirassol v Vitória

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Sport Recife v Santos

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Fortaleza v RB Bragantino

Manchester United and Manchester City keen on Gianluigi Donnarumma, Arsenal hope to quickly seal £60m deal for Eberechi Eze, and Everton are in talks with Bayern's Adam Aznou. 

Man City and Man Utd eye Donnarumma - Sunday's gossip

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Boyacá Chicó v Deportivo Pasto

A group of artists living with brain injuries are displaying their art in Cardiff's Insole Court. 

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Art class friendships spark joy after brain injury

James Kenny said The Killers and Wet Leg were playing his festival, but that was never the case.

James Kenny is standing sideways in front of a blue and purple promotional screen at the National Television Awards, with the NTA branding behind him. He is a white man with short grey, thinning hair who is smiling and holding his hand up to his chin in a comedic way. He is wearing a blue jumper, square glasses and a NTA lanyard.

The make-believe festival boasting Glastonbury headliners planned by a convicted fraudster

The figure is one of only 30 examples of the original from 1979 known to still exist.

A stretch toy of a green Hulk character, wearing pink trousers.

Rare Hulk stretch toy sells for £3,000 at auction

The IDF also announces a "tactical pause" in fighting in parts of Gaza, after mounting pressure and warnings of starvation.

Palestinians react as they wait to receive food from a charity kitchen

Israel says it will open routes to allow aid convoys into Gaza

Folashade Ijamilusi celebrates her goal for Nigeria against Morocco

Nigeria win 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco

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Rosario Central v San Martín San Juan

Lottie Woad takes a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Women's Scottish Open as the 21-year-old looks to mark her professional debut with a second tournament victory.

Woad 'feeling good' as she keeps Scottish Open lead

Dutch cyclist Marianne Vos wins the first stage of the Tour de France Femmes in dramatic fashion.

Marianne Vos celebrates winning the first stage

Vos wins opening stage of Tour de France Femmes

Crowds enjoy music, dancing, visiting stalls and meeting local charities and businesses.

Crystal is standing in the middle of the image wearing a pink dress. She has blonde hair and has both arms in the air. Behind her are flags which are hanging down from a balcony and people are walking. 

Thousands turn out for Pride event in city centre

Police are investigating after a car was driven onto Bristol Manor Farm FC's pitch and set alight.

An image of a white car that has been completely burnt out, it is sitting inside a goal post on a football pitch. The goal post and its net are badly damaged, and a patch of grass around the vehicle scorched. The hoarding around the pitch is also damaged where the car has driven into it. 

Vandalised pitch 'devastating', football club says

England will "wait and see" if captain Ben Stokes will be fit enough to bowl on the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

England unsure if Stokes will bowl on fifth day

Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri becomes Leeds United's seventh summer signing after joining from Lyon.

Leeds make Lyon goalkeeper Perri seventh signing

Carolyn Custerson says family accommodation venues in South Devon are currently about 75% full.

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Tourism venues see 'surge' in last-minute bookings

The mobile phone service provider says it carried out work overnight after customers reported problems.

EE says latest outage fixed after 'technical fault'

Irish defender Corrie Ndaba completes a move from Kilmarnock to Lecce after two years at Rugby Park.

Ndaba completes move from Kilmarnock to Lecce

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La Serena v Cobresal

Members of England's families share their experiences of a rollercoaster Euro 2025 and send their good luck messages to the Lionesses before Sunday's final.

'Thank you for the memories' - England's team behind the team

Anti-Trump demonstrators gathered outside the US Consulate General's office in Edinburgh on Saturday.

A woman holds an American flag saying 'No To Trump' at a protest in Edinburgh

Anti-Trump protesters gather in Edinburgh

he man had been pulled from the car but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Man dies after car crashes into tree

All the updates as Luke Littler hits a nine-darter in his win over Josh Rock to set up a World Matchplay final against James Wade.

Recap: Littler beats Rock after nine-darter & Wade defeats Clayton in World Matchplay Darts semi-finals

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RAAL La Louvière v Standard Liège

Authorities warn air quality is 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in many parts of New York state on Saturday.

The sun is shrouded in smoke as it rises behind the Manhattan skyline earlier in July. 

Canadian wildfires prompt New York air quality alert

The British classic's director spoke to the BBC about the plans ahead of the Euros final on Sunday.

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Bend It Like Beckham sequel in the works, director tells BBC

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Longford Town v Bray Wanderers

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Young Boys v Servette

Ex-England spinner Phil Tufnell believes Ben Stokes' ability to "break partnerships" was missed as England failed to take a wicket in the final two sessions of day four at Old Trafford.

England bowling attack 'toothless' without Stokes - Tufnell

Viktor Gyokeres has signed for Arsenal but what are the Swede's attributes?

Viktor Gyokeres holds a medal between his teeth

Arsenal's striker hunt is over - but what will Gyokeres bring?

England still have work to do in order to win the fourth Test after some stoic India resistance on the fourth day at Old Trafford.

Gill & Rahul frustrate England after Stokes century

Lochaber win the Ferguson Balliemore Cup for shinty's intermediate championship thanks to a 2-0 triumph over Inveraray in the final at Spean Bridge.

Lochaber beat Inveraray to lift Ferguson Balliemore Cup

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Lechia Gdańsk v Lech Poznań

Rangers head coach Russell Martin criticises some of his players for a lack of intensity as they prepare for their crucial Champions League qualifying second leg with Panathinaikos.

Rangers boss left frustrated at 'downbeat' attitude

It comes after US President Donald Trump told both sides to press for a ceasefire.

Cambodian military personnel stand on a rocket launcher in northern Oddar Meanchey province.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to talks in Malaysia after four days of fighting

Glamorgan coach Rachel Priest says she is proud of her team despite their seven-wicket defeat by Yorkshire on League Two T20 Finals Day.

Priest 'proud' of Glamorgan Women despite T20 exit

Yoane Wissa holds crunch talks with Brentford's director of football after making clear his intention to move to Newcastle.

Yoane Wissa clapping the crowd after a Brentford game.

Wissa threatens not to play for Brentford

Viktor Gyokeres says he decided to sign for Arsenal after the Gunners thrashed his Sporting side in last season's Champions League.

Viktor Gyokeres averaged more than a goal per game last season for Sporting

Losing 5-1 to Arsenal made me want to join - Gyokeres

England fans talking into BBC Sports microphone

What are England fans' pre-final superstitions?

The motorway was closed on the Kent/Surrey border, National Highways says. 

M25 closed following police incident

England are hoping for redemption in Sunday's Euro 2025 final as they take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.

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'We're not underdogs' - England seek redemption against Spain

Lewis Hamilton says it is "incredibly painful" to be knocked out in the first session of qualifying and line up 16th for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Early qualifying exit incredibly painful - Hamilton

Alloa Athletic - along with Premiership sides Falkirk and Kilmarnock, and Championship duo Partick Thistle and St Johnstone - secure progress to the Premier Sports Cup last 16 after winning their groups.

Third-tier Alloa qualify in Premier Sports Cup

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Bohemians 1905 v Slavia Prague

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Radnički Niš v Mladost Lučani

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Red Star Belgrade v OFK Beograd

A Knit and Natter group create TV-themed toppers to be displayed on town centre bollards.

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Knitted TV toppers adorn town centre

Ireland win the first of two women's one-day internationals against Zimbabwe by 97 runs at Stormont.

Ireland seal ODI victory against Zimbabwe

Services return to normal on Sunday after the city's station closed on Saturday afternoon.

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Rail disruption after Leeds signalling fault

Hundreds of fans attend a meet-up to share Black Sabbath stories and pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

'Ozzy was the saviour of weirdos and rebels'

KL Rahul, wearing a cap, and Shubman Gill, smiling, walk off at the end of day four

Gill & Rahul resist England push for victory

Great Western Railway will be running fewer services on certain routes on Sunday.

A dark green Great Western Railway train pulls up to an empty train platform at Bristol Temple Meads.

Train disruption expected due to crew shortages

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Aldosivi v Newell's Old Boys

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Sochi v Akron

Ray French will be remembered as an excellent rugby league player, an iconic commentator, but also a friendly, warm human being.

Ray French smiles as he takes in a rugby league game later in his career with the BBC

Ray French - dual-code international and iconic voice of rugby league

The theme for the 23rd year of the celebrations in Hull is You're Welcome.

A woman stands with her back to the camera, looking across the marina. She is wearing a pair of angel wings on her back. There are lots of boats in the background and a grey, cloudy sky.

Huge crowds celebrate Pride event across city

Mike Browne secures a four-timer at the Armoy road races in county Antrim, including victory in the feature 'Race of Legends'.

26 July 2025