Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director. 


Roy wearing a saree with the Palestinian flag as a border for the ceremony in Venice. Here she is smiling at the camera, posing with the Orizzonti Award.

'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice

Sir Keir Starmer's plan to announce the recognition of a Palestinian state features prominently on Sunday's papers.

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'The actual state of Palestine' and 'Fergie's apology'

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Columbus Crew v Toronto

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Orlando City v Nashville SC

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Inter Miami v DC United

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Montréal v New York RB

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Deportivo Pasto v Independiente Santa Fe

Wayne Rooney says Nottingham Forest are showing their adapting quickly to Ange Postecoglou's style and that the club's new manager should be pleased with progress, since taking charge. 

'Typical Ange' - How Forest's style is changing under Postecoglou

Around 1,500 people blocked a highway in The Hague while a police car was also set on fire.

A police car is set on fire during a protest against the current asylum policy on the Malieveld, in the Hague, the Netherlands,

Dutch police clash with anti-immigration protesters

A new play based on Austen's classic novel places the book's central character in modern-day Essex.

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Dating apps, booze and clubbing - Jane Austen's Emma comes into the 21st Century

What would you do if you were stuck on a ship, far from loved ones, and you had no idea how - or when - you’d get home?

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I took a job on a whim on New Year's Eve - and ended up stranded at sea for six months

The top contenders for Hollywood’s awards season have emerged following the autumn film festivals.

Jessie Buckley in Hamnet, and Michael B Jordan and Miles Caton in Sinners

Hamnet to Sinners: 12 films to look out for as Oscars race begins

As students struggle to cover the cost of university, the BBC speaks to young people to find out how they make it work.

A woman with long braided hair sits at a desk and vanity table in her bedroom, writing notes in her university study book

My student loan doesn't cover my bills, so I wear my work uniform to lectures

As its popularity grows, research suggests creatine may also benefit short-term memory, mood and focus.

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Creatine - can this muscle-boosting supplement help sharpen my brain?

The PM had signalled a shift in policy unless Israel took steps including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Why Starmer decided the time was right to recognise a Palestinian state

Donald Trump and JD Vance will be among the speakers at the event in Arizona.

A man wearing a cowboy hat with a US flag on the back looks at a banner with a large picture of Charlie Kirk on it - the message on the banner reads "they killed the messenger, but they can't kill the message"

Heightened security as Americans gather for Kirk memorial 

Emeria Doherty said nurses were happy to wear them because of a "massive increase in violence".

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Body camera helps me feel safer in work, says nurse

Danny Murphy discusses how Leeds United eased to victory at Wolves, but explains how the home side made it very easy for their opponents as Leeds ran out 3-1 winners at Molineux.

'Lazy, sloppy defending' - How Leeds eased past struggling Wolves 

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney discusses Casemiro's decision-making in picking up two yellow cards and getting sent off in Manchester United's crucial win against Chelsea in the Premier League.

'Silly and naive' - Rooney on Casemiro's poor decision-making 

Danny Murphy discusses how 'bright and sharp' Liverpool exploited Everton's midfield in their Merseyside derby win at Anfield. 

Liverpool 'intelligent' in exploiting Everton - Murphy analysis

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Pachuca v Querétaro

Journalists have been told Pentagon passes will be contingent on agreeing to new restrictions. 

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Press could lose Pentagon access for releasing 'unauthorised information'

Crystal Palace defender eyes move to Spanish champions Real Madrid after a potential transfer to Liverpool fell through.

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Guehi wants Madrid move - Sunday's gossip

The White House said a deal could be signed "in the coming days", but Beijing is yet to comment.

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White House outlines TikTok deal that would give US control of algorithm

Fulham manager Marco Silva says his side were the 'best team on the pitch' as they comfortably beat Brentford, winning 3-1 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. 

Silva enjoyed 'brave' Fulham as they comfortably beat Brentford

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Tigre v Aldosivi

One player sent off, two goals conceded, three substitutions and the recurrence of a groin injury for Cole Palmer - how Chelsea's chaotic first half at Old Trafford played out.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer talks with boss Enzo Maresca after being substituted at Old Trafford

Red card, three subs & Palmer injured - how Chelsea unravelled

Saturday's spectacular saw a performance by last year's winners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, along with pop star Jessie J. 

Lewis Cope & Katya Jones on the launch show of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing - the two are in the middle of the group dance, both wearing a dazzling combination of pink and blue, holding hand with their arms extended to maximum length, looking at each other in the middle of a dance move 

Curtain rises on Strictly 2025 as new couples revealed 

Brentford manager Keith Andrews admitted his side "lacked quality" as they were beaten 3-1 at West London rivals Fulham in the Premier League. 

Brentford 'need to address performance levels' - Andrews on Fulham loss

Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism".

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer photographed during a video statement in No 10 Downing Street

UK formally recognises Palestinian state

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Botafogo v Atlético Mineiro

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Ceará v Bahia

Manchester United hung on for a crucial win against Chelsea in the Premier League, in a frantic match that saw two red cards and three goals, all in torrential rain at Old Trafford. 

Man Utd get crucial win over Chelsea after early Sanchez red card

Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike guided Liverpool to a 2-1 win against rivals Everton to maintain their perfect start in the Premier League with Arne Slot's side having now won their first five league matches this season. 

Liverpool maintain perfect start after edging past rivals Everton 

Pressure continues to mount on West Ham manager Graham Potter as he sees his side fall to a fourth Premier League defeat of the season, losing 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace. 

Potter under pressure as West Ham beaten at home by Crystal Palace 

Alex Iwobi scores one goal and sets up another as Fulham come from behind to beat West London rivals Brentford 3-1 in the Premier League. 

Dominant Fulham come from behind to ease past Brentford

A late own goal from Jan Paul van Hecke secured Tottenham a point at Brighton as the away side fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at the American Express Stadium.

Tottenham fight back to snatch late draw at Brighton

Wolves stay bottom of the Premier League and remain without a win from their first five matches after losing 3-1 at home to Leeds, despite taking an early lead at Molineux. 

Wolves remain winless as Leeds come from behind to secure victory

Ange Postecoglou's wait for a first Nottingham Forest win goes on after his side were held to a 1-1 draw at Burnley in the Premier League. 

Postecoglou's wait for first Forest win goes on after draw at Burnley 

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Llaneros v Águilas Doradas

The world's first fee-paying passenger railway wasn't in busy Beijing, heaving Mumbai or bustling London.

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POV: World's first passenger train

BBC Scotland looks at a rare moment of contentment for Rangers and Russell Martin as they advance to the Premier Sports Cup last four.

Sliding doors moment? From revolt to respite for Martin

Bruno Fernandes scored his 100th goal for Manchester United, and showed why the club stills means much to him in win over Chelsea.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes

'He deserves to be in our history' - Fernandes inspires Man Utd

As the UK marks 200 years of the modern railway, it is Wales that boasted the world's first passenger line.

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The next train to arrive on platform one is the first train ever

Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Polish territory earlier this month.

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RAF jets join Nato air defence mission over Poland

A Welsh Labour grandee fears the party is facing "the biggest kicking in our history".

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Senedd opinion poll a 'wake-up call' for Labour

Model says AI means huge job losses for industry

Former Liverpool manager Matt Beard has died at the age of 47, the Women's Super League club announces.

Matt Beard on the touchline during his time as Liverpool boss

Former Liverpool manager Beard dies aged 47

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Atlanta United v San Diego

Wales great Gareth Bale says he would have relished playing under national team boss Craig Bellamy.

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Bale would have loved to play for Bellamy

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca defends his decision to make an unprecedented three substitutions in the opening 21 minutes of their 2-1 defeat at Manchester United.

Maresca explains early substitutions in Man Utd loss

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted the win against Chelsea was "needed" but was pleased with his side's attitude in the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. 

'It's always complicated with us' - Amorim relieved after Chelsea win

Prop Hannah Botterman says England will not be celebrating as they "have not won anything" after setting up a Women's Rugby World Cup final with Canada.

'We have not won anything' - England set sights on final

The Lib Dems are urged to stop being squeamish about national pride, at their annual conference.

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Farron drapes himself in flag as Lib Dems seek to reclaim patriotism

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Unión v Independiente Rivadavia

Dr Zoe Hollowood wanted a debate to update policy on trans women being included in women's quotas.

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Lib Dems reject debate on blocking trans women from gender diversity quotas

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin insists "I am not thinking about my job, it is not my call" after crashing out the Premier Sports Cup.

Thelin not thinking about his Aberdeen future

Figure skaters and Individual Neutral Athletes Adeliia Petrosian and Viktoriia Safonova secure places at next year's Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina.

Russian figure skaters secure Winter Olympics spots

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Vitória Guimarães v Sporting Braga

Rugby 101 with Hannah Botterman & Meg Jones

Australia beat India in a remarkable series decider in Delhi which sets a new record for the most aggregate runs scored in a women's ODI.

Australia batter Beth Mooney raises her helmet and bat to celebrate hitting a century against India in the third ODI

Australia & India smash records in run-filled decider

Reacting to taunts from the Wolves supporters, former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin sparks Leeds' recovery at Molineux. 

Dominic Calvert-Lewin points to the back of his shirt after drawing Leeds level against Wolves

Best way to shut them up is to score - Calvert-Lewin

Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his five takeaways from Saturday's EFL action.

Sheff Utd's identity crisis and 'optimism' at QPR - EFL takeaways

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Lens v Lille

Ellie Kildunne is the face of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Against France, she finally delivered the A-list performance she is capable of.

Kildunne comes to party with swagger in semi-final win

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Envigado v Alianza

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Vitória v Fluminense

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Valencia v Athletic Club

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NAC Breda v Heracles

Paul McGinley says he is unsure Rory McIlroy has the "consistency" to replace Scottie Scheffler as world number one, but is certain the Northern Irishman is "mentally engaged" for next week's Ryder Cup. 

Rory McIlroy pictured at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome

'Volatile' McIlroy key to Ryder Cup bid - McGinley

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Anderlecht v Antwerp

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Udinese v AC Milan

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has praised his side's mentality after they fought back from two-goals down to draw 2-2 at Brighton on Saturday.

Thomas Frank reacts during Tottenham's draw at Brighton

'Best performance of season' - Spurs showing fighting mentality

National League Eastleigh sack manager Kelvin Davis and his assistant Danny Butterfield.

Eastleigh sack manager Davis

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Philadelphia Union v New England

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Longford Town v Dundalk

Worcestershire beat Hampshire by three wickets with two balls to spare in a thrilling rain-hit One-Day Cup final.

Worcestershire receive the trophy at Trent Bridge

Worcestershire beat Hants in dramatic One-Day Cup final

Sepsis is treated by antibiotics but using the medication too much can lead to deadly superbugs.

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Could shorter courses of antibiotics treat sepsis?

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Raków Częstochowa v Legia Warszawa

Final Score's Dion Dublin and Shay Given discuss the "severe pressure" facing West Ham United manager Graham Potter after their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

'Vultures are circling' for Potter at West Ham - Given

Watch Harry Kane score his second hat-trick of the season as Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim 4-1 in the Bundesliga.

Kane's hat-trick helps Bayern continue unbeaten run 

Owners dress their sausage dogs with Bavarian costumes in keeping with the Oktoberfest theme.

Nellie, a five-year-old Standard Wirehaired Dachshund, winning the first ever Dachshund Derby during the Oktoberfest Season Finale at Chester Racecourse

Racecourse stages its first Dachshund derby

Burnley manager Scott Parker praised his side's character and said they produced their "best performance so far" following their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Turf Moor in the Premier League. 

'Burnley's best performance so far' - Parker proud after Forest draw

McLaren have work to do after a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying session in which more than a quarter of the field crashed.

Lando Norris walking in his McLaren suit after qualifying in Baku and talking into a mobile phone

20 September 2025