BBC News A mother and daughter who drowned off the Essex coast were swept out to sea by a “very strong” tide, a relative has said. Shahin Ahmed said six members of his family were paddling at West Mersea beach when they were knocked off their feet on Wednesday afternoon. Shelina Rahman, 41, and 15-year-old […]
BBC News English football is set to implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal. The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed on the measure, pending permission from the International Football Association Board (Ifab). Earlier this year, […]
BBC News Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge to join new manager Xabi Alonso. The Blues are looking for experience because of an acceptance that their model of signing young players needs a “tweak” – according to influential owner Behdad Eghbali […]
BBC News If wins are the only currency, both Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young have three on tour this season, while Wyndham Clark has a regular victory and a US Open. But a glance at the FedEx Cup’s season-long rankings reassert Scheffler’s dominance. Players are awarded points for where they finish in a tournament – […]
BBC News “He was sentenced… under juvenile criminal law,” he told RBB TV. “And then, unfortunately, the court handed down a suspended sentence. I don’t want to pass judgement on that – that’s the independence of the judiciary – but I’m really at a loss for words.” The opposition far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party […]
BBC News Red Bull have confirmed the appointment of the Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli to head up their young driver programme. Frenchman Gwen Lagrue’s move was revealed by BBC Sport earlier this month. On Monday, Red Bull released a statement announcing the 50-year-old’s signing as director of their junior programme, adding […]
BBC News The UK government has not specifically warned against travel to anywhere in France or Spain, but it does advise caution. In France, it says access to affected areas may be restricted and roads may close at short notice. It adds that further evacuations may take place. It has also issued a general warning […]
BBC News Charli’s eighth album, Music, Fashion, Film, was released on Friday, to largely positive reviews. Built around chopped-up guitar samples and acid-burned melodies, it finds the star dissecting her relationship to art and fame after Brat transformed her from cult favourite to mainstream star. The New York Times called it, external “proudly prickly [and] […]
BBC News Joshua’s comeback against Prenga was one of the bravest performances of his career but it also highlighted familiar vulnerabilities. Dropped twice by a heavyweight competing at world level for the first time, he somehow recovered to produce a dramatic stoppage victory. It also came under extraordinary circumstances. Joshua was fighting for the first […]
BBC News The BBC F1 team discuss Ferrari’s performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix as, despite appearing to be the car to beat in practice, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finish the race in fourth and fifth respectively. Listen to the Chequered Flag podcast on BBC Sounds. Available to UK users only. #Chequered #Flag #podcast […]
