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'Devastation!' - Brave snatch victory from Fire on penultimate ball after dropped catch
Southern Brave beat Welsh Fire after Katie George drops Georgia Adams on the penultimate ball, allowing the visitors to run two and snatch victory with a ball to spare, denying the hosts their...
Cutting two of Wales' four professional teams is WRU's 'optimal' choice
The Welsh Rugby Union backs reducing the number of professional clubs from four to two but insists no decision has been made.
Why are food prices still going up?
Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.
Decision over Kneecap rapper terror charge delayed
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.
Man who shot PC with crossbow jailed for nine years
The judge hears Jason King also stabbed a neighbour's partner in the stomach.
England name unchanged XV for World Cup opener
England have named an unchanged starting XV for Friday's opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States in Sunderland.
Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.
Aerial footage shows final leg of Swedish church's move to new home
It took two days to move the church in Sweden's Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence.
Man sets fire to check-in area at Milan's Malpensa airport
The incident saw the partial evacuation of the terminal and may have a knock-on effect on departures.
Pine nuts and goat's milk among foods that should have allergy labels, experts say
Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.
65-year-old man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal fires
The man was fighting fires that have spread through the country as Europe battles heatwaves.
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of planned Gaza City offensive
The military says troops are already operating in some areas ahead of the planned operation to occupy all of the city.
Why 'Chelsea's trophy' is in the US president's office
Why is a Club World Cup trophy in US President Donald Trump's Oval Office in Washington? BBC Sport takes a look.
More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling
Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.
Actress Aubrey Plaza says grief is a 'giant ocean of awfulness'
The US actress says life is "a daily struggle", seven months after husband Jeff Baena's suicide.
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make deal
The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was "tough to solve" after several days of high-level talks.
Muller, Robben & Lewandowski in Bundesliga's best opening goals
Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski feature in the Bunesliga's best opening goals of the season.
BBC to show live Bundesliga games - how can you watch?
BBC Sport announce broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
Family of NZ fugitive on the run with children pleads for return
Tom Phillips and his children have been missing since 2021, in a case that has gripped New Zealand.
Family of NZ fugitive on the run with children pleads for return
Tom Phillips and his children have been missing since 2021, in a case that has gripped New Zealand.