BBC News When asked if Spain would win the World Cup, Lamine Yamal simply smiled and said “yes”. His words to American broadcaster CBS in the build-up would have come as a surprise to no-one who has seen the confident teenager become one of the best players on the planet. For many though, for his […]
BBC News In England’s dramatic World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, Tuchel opted to start Morgan Rogers on the right, and the Aston Villa forward initially justified his selection by setting up Anthony Gordon’s opening goal early in the second half. The Three Lions looked on course for a first World Cup final in 60 […]
BBC News Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walked out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship. He said England’s celebrations in the changing room next door showed a “lack of respect”. Contepomi had asked an England representative to stop the noise of the music and celebrations. Argentina were […]
BBC News A ferry carrying 116 passengers has sunk off the coast of Guyana with eight people so far rescued, local authorities have said. The MV Barima capsized near Iron Punt, on its route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. A distress call was received at 23:01 local time (03:01 +1 BST), triggering an urgent search […]
BBC News American boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. Rapp, 26, was passed by a car which suddenly came to a stop then reversed into her, according to the Brazos County sheriff’s office. The driver has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Rapp challenged for […]
BBC News Russia has carried out a wave of ballistic missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing one person and wounding at least 14, officials say. A number of areas in the region were hit overnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “one of the most massive ballistic attacks on Kyiv” since the start […]
BBC News The show began with a pre-recorded video of Mars praying in a church for a good performance, before he emerged beneath visuals of a stained-glass window in a red suit bejewelled with roses. It was a suitably theatrical opening to a two-hour, 15-minute set. But for those who had avoided spoilers, Risk It […]
BBC News British-Australian actor Terence Donovan – known for his roles on Neighbours Home and Away – has died aged 90, his family has said. His son, actor Jason Donovan, confirmed father died peacefully in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday night. “Our Dad was a huge character, larger than life. He was our best friend … […]
