Monday Night Club

Monday Night Club

Watkins gives Tuchel timely reminder as World Cup hopes still alive

Ollie Watkins is not in Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, leaving his World Cup hopes in the balance - but scoring for Aston Villa on Sunday might change that.

Newcastle's Barnes set to replace Eze in England squad

Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes is set to be called-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad to replace the injured Eberechi Eze.

GB's Kerr reclaims world indoor 3,000m title

Josh Kerr completes his post-injury return to the top of a global podium in thrilling fashion as he reclaims his world indoor 3,000m title.

Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says

The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.

Thousands attend Europe's biggest Eid celebration

Birmingham's Small Heath Park attracts huge crowds as Muslims mark the end of Ramadan.

Would WSL meet Fifa's new female coach rules?

BBC Sport explores whether the Women's Super League would be ready for Fifa's new female coach requirements.

Aston Martin make approach for Audi boss Wheatley

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley is wanted by Aston Martin to lead their troubled Formula 1 team.

I kept falling over on Ibiza lads holiday - it turned out to be MS

George Mckinty says he became concerned as he also suffered from vision problems in one eye.

Murphy sets up World Open tie with O'Sullivan

Shaun Murphy sets up a last-16 tie against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Open in Yushan with a 5-1 win over China's Xu Si.

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

I must have done things wrong if fans not happy - Slot

Head coach Arne Slot says he "must have done a lot of things wrong" for Liverpool fans to be "frustrated" at their recent form.

Why Bayern may have to play 16-year-old in goal

Bayern Munich may hand 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott his first-team debut in the Champions League on Wednesday.

How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.

Guernsey project links surplus food to households

SOS Guernsey Food Angel says it wants to reduce waste while helping families access affordable food.

Serial winners Chelsea block out noise to triumph again

No matter what form Chelsea are in, winning trophies feels inevitable - and they did it again in the Women's League Cup.

'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.

Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.

'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait

Rory McIlroy hopes a birdie on the last hole of his second round will be enough to mean he makes the cut at the Players Championship.

The Inquiry

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

Son of British couple jailed in Iran urges global leaders to help free them

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds

The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz

Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look ahead to a "blockbuster" Super Saturday, when the three-horse race for the 2026 Six Nations title comes to ahead.

Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show

Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

Windies book own flights after 'distressing' wait

The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a "distressing" wait following their exit from the men's T20 World Cup.

Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault

Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?

India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.

League One side Port Vale stun Sunderland in FA Cup upset

League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

Smith fires Wrexham in front against Chelsea

Wrexham's Sam Smith races past the Chelsea defence to put his side ahead in their FA Cup fifth-round tie.

Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts

With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery

The company says its "mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," in response to the latest White House meme.

Forest tell Edu to stay away from training ground

Nottingham Forest global head of football Edu is asked to stay away from the club's training ground.

Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting players'

Jon Rahm claims the DP World Tour is "extorting players" as he outlined why he is not among a group of LIV Golf competitors to have signed a settlement enabling them to play in both organisations' tournaments.

Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?

If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Noah Kahan

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Noah Kahan plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Tudor fury at 'home referee' as Spurs left in 'big emergency'

Without a win in 10 Premier League matches – their worst league run in 22 years – Tottenham are facing a battle to stay up.

Players covering mouths during confrontations should be sent off - Infantino

Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.

New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'

Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner

Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.

The battle for Texas… can Democrats win it back from Trump?

Republican panic as voting starts in the Texas primaries

'Is this all good debt or bad debt?'

Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also serious debt

No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released

A committee of MPs and peers says the government has confirmed it will not overrule any decision to disclose files.

Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories

For years, conspiracists suggested former King Juan Carlos may have had some involvement in the coup attempt.

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts

Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

Government relaunches green payment scheme for farmers after sudden closures

Long-awaited detail of funding for environmental farming schemes is announced at the NFU conference.

Draper makes winning return to tour after injury

British number one Jack Draper marks his post-injury return to action on the ATP Tour with a straight-set win over Frenchman Quentin Halys at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares

Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.

Old Firm 'buckle under pressure' as incredible title race twists again

After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race?

'Heist' at Forest boosts Liverpool's top-four hopes

Liverpool's late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest puts the Reds firmly in the Champions League hunt after a "robbery" of a victory at the City Ground.

Best Bafta Awards pictures as stars gather for ceremony

Chalamet and partner Kylie Jenner are among the stars attending the star-studded ceremony in London.

Red cards and poor home form - Chelsea 'set fire to points'

Chelsea have more red cards than any side in the Premier League this season, and boss Liam Rosenior says they have "set fire" to points.

'Like a dream' - Abraham relishing Villa return

Seven years since firing them into the Premier League, Tammy Abraham is back scoring goals at Aston Villa to keep their fans and players dreaming of glory.

Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry

Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration

Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS

The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film

The Immortal Man sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby and meet his son, played by Barry Keoghan.

Farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m to 'loyal friend'

Martin, jailed in 2000 for the killing of a burglar, leaves his estate to a former pub landlady.

Six athletes to compete under Russian flag at Paralympics

Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their nations' flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

'I bring a circus' - showman Fury in 'prime' for Makhmudov fight

Showman Tyson Fury says he is "coming back to make boxing great again" as he prepares to fight Russia's Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of day

Matt Weston produced a stunning run to make more history in Cortina as he became the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics with a thrilling victory in the mixed team skeleton event alongside Tabitha Stoecker.

Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of day

Matt Weston produced a stunning run to make more history in Cortina as he became the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics with a thrilling victory in the mixed team skeleton event alongside Tabitha Stoecker.

Weston and Stoecker make history as Team GB win third Olympic gold

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win

Rampant Scotland bounce back from Six Nations defeat by Italy to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield.

Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda

Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact

Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry

It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.

Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky falls

Scottish salmon exports increased in tonnage by 9%, while the volume of Scotch whisky exports dropped by 4.3%.

Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.

Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

England suffer disappointing defeat by West Indies

England's batters put in a disappointing display as they lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup.

More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme

The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.

Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.

US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs

The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania

Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open.

Man City produce late come back to beat Liverpool in chaotic clash

Erling Haaland's 93rd-minute penalty gives Manchester City a crucial comeback win over Liverpool, who end the game with 10 men as Dominik Szoboszlai is sent off in stoppage time at Anfield.

Ireland let Sri Lanka off the hook at World Cup

Ireland cannot overcome a host of errors in the field as they fall 20 runs short of co-hosts Sri Lanka in their World Cup opener.

Boulter seals fourth WTA title with Ostrava Open win

Britain's Katie Boulter claims her fourth WTA Tour title with a three-set victory against Tamara Korpatsch at the Ostrava Open on Saturday.

Most smart motorways 'not value for money' say reports

National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push

YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears

Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge

The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday

The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.

Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood

Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.

Funeral firm executives face fraud charges in court

Safe Hands collapsed in 2022, leaving 46,000 customers without the funeral plans they had paid for.

Mouat and Dodds get Team GB off to winning start

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds overcome a power cut and the loss of the first end to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.

'The rebuild of myself' - Wilder opens up on mental health struggles

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he's now "at peace" before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London's O2 Arena.

What's going on with the price of gold?

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

Chelsea and Strasbourg swap defenders on deadline day

Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with Aaron Anselmino to move in the opposite direction.

Long delays, irate managers and mixed messages - is VAR bad for game?

More contentious VAR decisions in the Premier League have raised further questions on its effect on games as a spectacle.

Banton whacks England to victory over Sri Lanka

Tom Banton hits an unbeaten half-century as England pull off a brilliant DLS chase to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 international.

Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says

The woman, then in her 20s, says the alleged encounter happened at Royal Lodge.

'A great headache' - can Madueke stake claim for Arsenal and England?

The sight of Noni Madueke flying past defenders and putting dangerous crosses into the penalty will have been a welcome sight for Mikel Arteta.

Ice hockey venue unfinished days before Winter Olympics

Olympic organisers face a race against time to finish the new ice hockey arena in Milan - five days before the venue is due to host its first match.

Curran takes hat-trick as England win first T20

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

How English clubs got smart to dominate this season's Champions League

Premier League clubs always had the money, but now they also have the know-how they have dominated this season's Champions League.

Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool

Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.

Lily Allen to bring break-up album to Boardmasters festival

The singer will top the bill at the event in Cornwall in August alongside Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.

Aldi to open 40 new UK locations in 2026

New locations include Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in Sussex, and Amersham in Buckinghamshire.

Hadjar crashes new Red Bull in F1 testing

Newly promoted Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashes his car in wet conditions on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.

TikTok US pushes back on claims it is censoring content

Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after the US operation was spun off.

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.

No sponsor, kit on order & visa wait - Scotland embrace late World Cup call

Scotland are "confident" visa issues will not prevent them arriving late for the men's T20 World Cup as chief executive Trudy Lindblade tells BBC Stumped about their "unique" preparations after a late call to the tournament.

US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm

The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.

EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.

'Life-changing' match awaits qualifier Inglis at home Slam

Australian Maddison Inglis has gone from saving match points in qualifying to a "life-changing" meeting with Iga Swiatek in her home Grand Slam.

'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery?

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank remains in deep trouble despite his side rescuing a late draw at Burnley, writes Phil McNulty.

Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors

North American teenagers Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.

Acid attack victim was 'set up by his ex-wife'

A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced "real threats" in the months before his death.

AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur

The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

Osaka has tense exchange with Cirstea at end of match

Naomi Osaka has stern enounter with Sorana Cirstea, receiving a frosty handshake and a telling-off from the Romanian as she wins 6-3 4-6 6-2 at the Australian Open.

German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths

Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

Catherine and William try curling in Stirling

The Prince and Princess of Wales also met the Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams ahead of the Winter Olympic Games.

Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner

The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.

China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs

Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.

Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa

Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.

How Jones went from retirement plan to career-best year

Britain's Francesca Jones was "very serious" about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut.

The Bottom Line

Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.

Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'?

Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank?

Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Hamilton's Ferrari race engineer moved to new role

Lewis Hamilton's race engineer from the 2025 Formula 1 season has been moved to a new role inside Ferrari.

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?

What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?

California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.

Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on flawed assessment, a report has found.

Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow

The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair

Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

Welbeck scores as Brighton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Striker Danny Welbeck helps Brighton dump his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend

If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.

Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller

Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties.

'A fabulous finish!' - Buendia gives Villa lead against struggling Spurs

Emiliano Buendia finishes off a nice team move to give Aston Villa the lead in their FA Cup third round match at Tottenham.

Man admits racist abuse of footballer Jess Carter

Nigel Dewale made derogatory comments about the Lioness star's skin colour.

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer

Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.

Church drops complaint about new archbishop's handling of abuse case

No further action will be taken over the complaint first made in 2020 against Dame Sarah Mullally.

Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

Watch: The Whole 10 Yards

Analysing the coaching moves after the end of the 2025 NFL regular season.

Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss

Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision'

There is "no apparent big picture view at Celtic", argues BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English as Wilfried Nancy and Paul Tisdale exit the ailing champions.

Thelin 'accepts' Aberdeen sacking after winless run

Aberdeen sack manager Jimmy Thelin following a five-match winless run and just eight months on from the club's Scottish Cup win.

Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top

Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.

Burnley lacked belief in defeat at Brighton - Parker

Burnley boss Scott Parker says his side "lacked belief" as they fall to their ninth defeat in 11 Premier League games at Brighton.

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

Paul loses WBA cruiserweight ranking after Joshua defeat

Jake Paul drops out of the WBA's cruiserweight rankings after losing his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua last month.

Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes

The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall

Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test

Australia batter Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney this week.

Government suspends Gabon team, bans Aubameyang and sacks coach

Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.