Global reaction to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's Alaska summit features prominently on Sunday's papers.

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'Putin demands land for peace' and 'war on motorists'

The State Department announcement came after a right-wing activist criticised the programme.

A woman sits with a child with salvaged footwear amidst debris and rubble at the site of Israeli bombardment on a residential block in Gaza City.

US halts visitor visas used for medical trips from Gaza

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Montréal v DC United

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Toronto v Columbus Crew

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Charlotte v Real Salt Lake

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New York RB v Philadelphia Union

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Inter Miami v LA Galaxy

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New England v Los Angeles

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Orlando City v Sporting KC

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Vélez Sarsfield v Independiente

As the future of the chain hangs in the balance, what made tweenagers fall in love with its quirky charm?

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Nerd glasses and friendship necklaces: Claire's was heaven until Shein came along

Has autumn come sooner than expected to the UK - and does it even matter if it has?

A Jack Russell puppy, with a white body and brown marks on its head, and wearing a green collar looks up. It is sitting in brown leaves on the ground.

Leaves falling, berries ripe, but it's hot. Is autumn coming early?

DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents?

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Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived

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Guadalajara v Juárez

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

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A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years

Students at a secondary school in London wrote letters to themselves at the height of Covid - and opened them again just before their GCSEs.

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'Do you have a girlfriend yet?': Pupils open time capsule letters to self

BBC Verify finds 10 occasions where aid was dropped into an area Israel has warned people not to enter, saying it would put their lives at risk.

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Gaza aid dropped into Israeli-designated danger zone, BBC Verify finds

Chile wants to turn the site where a cult leader tortured prisoners and abused his followers into a memorial.

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Once home to a cult, the Chilean tourist village haunted by torture and child abuse

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer explains how Tottenham have adopted a more direct approach to their playing style under Thomas Frank, by placing an emphasis on long passes as well as putting more crosses into the box.

Richarlison focal point & direct approach - how Frank has changed Spurs

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discuss Tijjani Reijnders' 'perfect midfield performance' in his Premier League debut in Manchester City's 4-0 win over Wolves and explain why he will make a difference in Pep Guardiola's side this season.

Why Reijnders will be 'an absolute nightmare' for Man City rivals

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney explains why Sunderland's ability to sit deep and hit teams on the counter attack could be the key for the newly promoted side to avoid relegation, after their first match back in England's top flight ended in a 3-0 win over West Ham at the Stadium of Light.

Do Sunderland have the blueprint for promoted sides to stay up?

Robert MacIntyre will take a four-shot lead into the final day of the BMW Championship after keeping world number one Scottie Scheffler at bay.

Fired up MacIntyre retains BMW Championship lead

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney believe Alexander Isak "is going about it the wrong way" in trying to push for a move away from Newcastle United by refusing to play for the club and give suggestions for how the Swedish striker can resolve the situation.

Isak risks alienating himself from Newcastle fans - Shearer

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O'Higgins v Cobresal

Moses Itauma needs less than two minutes to emphatically stop Dillian Whyte and further strengthen his credentials as the next heavyweight star.

Moses Itauma lands a punch on Dillian Whyte during their heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia

'What next?' - Itauma blows away Whyte in one round

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Águilas Doradas v Boyacá Chicó

Ten-man Derry City are knocked out of the FAI Cup after being defeated by holders Drogheda United on penalties at the Brandywell. 

Drogheda defeat Derry City on penalties in FAI Cup 

As an authoritarian China tries other forms of soft power, a sumptuous table may be a useful draw.

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Beyond chow mein: Can a new wave of restaurants help China win hearts?

Neil Robertson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9 in a classic encounter to claim the Saudi Arabia Masters title in Jeddah. 

Robertson edges out O'Sullivan to claim Saudi title

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Rosario Central v Deportivo Riestra

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Vitória v Juventude

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Sport Recife v São Paulo

Briton Nick Ball retains his WBA featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory against Sam Goodman in Saudi Arabia.

GB's Ball battles past Goodman to retain world title

Watch highlights as Oval Invincibles hit the highest total ever in The Hundred as they post 226-4 to set up an 83-run victory over the Welsh Fire. 

Invincibles blast record Hundred total to claim huge win over Fire

Jannik Sinner will play Carlos Alcaraz in a final for the fourth time this season after both players secured straight-sets wins in their last-four matches at the Cincinnati Open.

Sinner to face Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Thousands of firefighters have been battling huge blazes in Spain and Portugal on Saturday.

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Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues

Welsh acts are among the 3,500 shows at the world-renowned annual festival in the Scottish capital.

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'Beautiful' to bring Welsh language to Fringe festival

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Graveyard drone to catch night robbers

Illegal treasure hunters are targeting ancient sites to get artefacts for the black market.

PC Dan Counsell wears black trousers and a black police vest with his walkie talkie attached to his chest. He has short dark hair and stubble. He is standing with his arms folded in front of a medieval church made of stone. There are grave stones around him. 

Night-time treasure thieves threatening a nation's heritage

A splash of colour on the streets of Belfast as the mela, which was founded in 2007, kicks off in style.

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In Pictures: Belfast Mela begins

Can Kusini Yengi's first Aberdeen goal in the Premier Sports Cup win over Morton ignite his Dons career as Europa League play-off looms?

Can Yengi's first goal ignite his Aberdeen career?

Manchester United wait on Jadon Sancho to decide his future, Everton explore Tyler Dibling alternatives, Galatasaray make an opening bid for Ederson, plus more.

Man Utd wait on Sancho decision - Sunday's gossip 

Rangers head coach Russell Martin confirmed the club's interest in Brentford left-back Jayden Meghoma and says new additions are likely before Tuesday's Champions League play-off with Club Brugge.

Rangers head coach Russell Martin during the League Cup win over Alloa

Martin confirms interest in Brentford's Meghoma

Police say the boy went missing after he entered the River Swale in Richmond.

The Richmond Falls are a series of terraces and pools with water cascading over limestone formations.

River search after reports of boy, 12, missing

A Brighton fan dies after becoming unwell during the second half of the club's opening Premier League game of the season against Fulham. 

Brighton fan dies after falling ill at Fulham game

Pep Guardiola describes Tijjani Reijnders as a "lovely guy" and "top signing" as the Dutchman shines on his Premier League debut for Manchester City.

Reijnders celebrates with Erling Haaland for Man City

'Top signing for coming years' - all-action Reijnders stars for Man City

Tools, two gold chains and the "distinctive and very sentimental" pocket watch were stolen. 

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Search over pocket watch stolen in burglary

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La Equidad v Llaneros

Brentford complete a club record deal of up to £42.5m to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth.

Brentford seal club record £42.5m deal for Ouattara

Jordan Cox lights up The Hundred as Oval Invincibles smash the record for the competition's highest total in win over Welsh Fire.

Cox thrills as Invincibles hit record Hundred score

Bradford City and Luton Town have confirmed a fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse during the League One fixture at the University of Bradford Stadium.

Bradford City's home ground at pitch level

Arrest made over alleged racism at Bradford -Luton game

Final Score pundit Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways from Saturday's EFL action.

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Joy for Lampard and Steel City woe - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

An unbeaten century from captain Lauren Parfitt leads Glamorgan Women to a six-wicket win over Kent in the One Day Cup.

Glamorgan skipper Lauren Parfitt was in fine form with the bat

Parfitt leads Glamorgan Women to brink of semi-finals

Vitor Pereira labels his side's performance "brave" and feels the score line reflects harshly as Wolves lose their Premier League opener 4-0 to Manchester City at Molineaux.

Result doesn't show what happened on the field - Pereira

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Estrela v Benfica

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Valencia v Real Sociedad

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Alavés v Levante

Swansea City head coach Alan Sheehan still wants to make more signings before the transfer window closes.

Swansea boss wants more signings after bright Yalcouye debut

Pep Guardiola praises the impact of new signings Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and James Trafford as Manchester City start their Premier League season with victory at Wolves.

Guardiola excited by 'fresh energy' in Man City side

The free event will offer food, drink, music and art at Darley Street Market.

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Bradford to host first Great Northern Day

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Huracán v Argentinos Juniors

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Cremonese v Palermo

The US president will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is wearing a black jacket over a black t-shirt, and looking above the camera.

Russia complicating end to war, says Zelensky, as Trump pursues peace deal

Holders Celtic will visit Partick Thistle in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals, while Rangers host either Hibernian or Livingston.


League Cup holders Celtic visit Thistle in quarter-finals

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Nice v Toulouse

Ten-man Derry City are knocked out of the FAI Cup after being defeated by holders Drogheda United on penalties at the Brandywell.

Drogheda defeat Derry City on penalties in FAI Cup

The 2025-26 Premier League season is barely a game old but, for Sunderland fans, the embryonic table merits more than just a glance.

Wilson Isidor celebrates scoring for Sunderland against West Ham in the Premier League

New faces but familiar heroes on 'proud day' for Sunderland

Defending champions Kingussie move a point off the top of the Mowi Premiership with a 3-0 home win over local rivals Newtonmore in both sides' game in hand.



Kingussie beat rivals Newtomore to boost title hopes

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Rijeka v Dinamo Zagreb

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Groningen v Heerenveen

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Fluminense v Fortaleza

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Colo Colo v Universidad Católica

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Ceará v RB Bragantino

Newcastle fail to score without wantaway striker Alexander Isak as they are held to a 0-0 draw at 10-man Aston Villa.

Villa hold on for draw against Newcastle side without Isak

Rodrigo Muniz comes off the bench to score a 96th-minute equaliser as Fulham salvage a 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League at the AMEX Stadium.

Late drama as Fulham rescue draw against Brighton

Erling Haaland scores twice while new signing Tijjani Reijnders also impresses as Man City comfortably beat Wolves 4-0 in the Premier League at Molineux.

Haaland & Reijnders star as Man City overpower Wolves

Provider Beryl launches e-scooters in Christchurch, adding to those in Bournemouth and Poole.

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Town wins e-scooter trial after six-year wait

Two goals from Richarlison, including a stunning scissor kick, help Thomas Frank win his first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham against Burnley.

Richarlison, Pedro Porro and Christian Romero celebrate 

Richarlison wonder goal lights up new Frank era at Spurs

Sunderland make a winning start to their first Premier League campaign since 2016-17, with a deserved 3-0 win over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland beat West Ham to make triumphant top-flight return

Watch the best shots as Oval Invincibles' Jordan Cox smashes 86 off 29 against Welsh Fire at The Oval. 

'Extraordinary innings' - Cox smashes 86 off 29 balls

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis

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Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital

A council says it costs the taxpayer thousands of pounds for it to deal with the encampments.

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Hopes fence will end 'illegal encampments' at park

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Cagliari v Virtus Entella

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Union Saint-Gilloise v Standard Liège

Lewis Martin keeps Hull FC play off hopes alive with the winning try against Leigh Leopards at the MKM Stadium.

Lewis Martin intercepts to score the winning try

16 August 2025