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Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia's 'catastrophic night'

Croatia captain Luka Modric says he was ashamed of his side's performance on a catastrophic night against England.

4 Oct 2026 4:05 pm
Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes

Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.

4 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
Porridge makers from opposite sides of globe triumph in world championship

Dutch champion Gina Saarberg took the coveted Golden Spurtle, while Australian champion maestro Rob Reid won the Speciality Porridge category at the finals in the Scottish Highlands.

4 Oct 2026 3:51 pm
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

4 Oct 2026 3:19 pm
Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment

BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.

4 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country

State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.

4 Oct 2026 11:49 am
I clawed my way to the top but need a break - Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta says it is time to move to a different stage of life following a glorious 20-year playing career, notably captaining Chelsea to several titles.

4 Oct 2026 11:45 am
What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flvio Bolsonaro

Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.

4 Oct 2026 10:23 am
Rare tornado whips through small Australian town

The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.

4 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials

Sir Keir Starmer's government proposals to scrap many jury trials are to be scrapped.

4 Oct 2026 8:37 am
The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you

Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.

4 Oct 2026 7:01 am
When parenting advice becomes too much

Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available

4 Oct 2026 6:54 am
Autumn chill to arrive this week as temperatures set to drop

After highs of 28C in the final week of September, cooler air will arrive this week with temperatures falling closer to the seasonal norm.

4 Oct 2026 5:59 am
Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as deeply disturbing.

4 Oct 2026 5:41 am
The Papers: 'Another tax bombshell?' and 'Terror plot targets'

Several of today's papers feature Andy Burnham's latest plans as PM, including experts warning of a potential tax rise to help cover his social care plan.

4 Oct 2026 5:19 am
Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.

4 Oct 2026 5:00 am
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.

4 Oct 2026 3:52 am
Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's greatest of all time.

4 Oct 2026 2:37 am
Tories pledge to scrap 100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'

Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see people who work harder not getting punished for doing so.

4 Oct 2026 2:33 am
Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League

Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.

4 Oct 2026 12:32 am
Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings

England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?

3 Oct 2026 11:28 pm
Sinfield completes fundraising challenge of seven ultramarathons in a week

Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.

3 Oct 2026 11:08 pm
Man shot dead as families gather for memorial

The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.

3 Oct 2026 10:36 pm
Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution, governor says

Pike survived two lethal injections on Wednesday and is currently in critical condition in hospital.

3 Oct 2026 10:20 pm
Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred Dunhill

Celtic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond is targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews as tennis balls were thrown towards him.

3 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.

3 Oct 2026 7:22 pm
Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's pre-match news conference ends abruptly as accusations are levelled at his players.

3 Oct 2026 6:32 pm
How Gordon became one of England's main men

Anthony Gordon has been England's in-form player since the World Cup knockout stage - is the Barcelona forward now undroppable?

2 Oct 2026 6:45 pm
School protests send shivers down French government's spine

A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

2 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets

Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.

2 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
'Dark cloud' hangs over Cornell campus as anger at frat rape investigation grows

Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.

2 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us

The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.

2 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
'Hitchy is always with us' - the keeper who died after one-punch attack

The memory of James Hitchcock lives on at non-league Barton Town, almost two years after he died following being punched on a visit to York.

2 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up

German football is grappling with a sum that doesn't add up - four promotion spots for five league champions.

2 Oct 2026 12:07 pm
First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference

Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.

2 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps

Fortnite and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.

2 Oct 2026 9:51 am
Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities

The move follows a BBC investigation about paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material on Metas platforms.

15 Sep 2026 3:58 pm
US judge drops bribery and fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

The judge, however, criticised the way the Justice Department decided to drop the case.

11 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

6 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Prashant Kishor: How India's best-known poll strategist finally became a lawmaker

Prashant Kishor stages an unexpected comeback, winning a by-election to become a lawmaker for the first time.

4 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
India's ex-wrestling chief cleared in sexual harassment case

A group of female wrestlers had accused Singh of sexually harassing them - he denied the allegations.

3 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

1 Aug 2026 5:28 am
'I won't stop fighting,' says 'cockroach' protester after alleged detention

Mohammad Junaid has moved court alleging he was unlawfully detained by police due to his role in the protests.

31 Jul 2026 3:31 am
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament

From delulu to FOMO, Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

29 Jul 2026 2:32 pm
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

27 Jul 2026 11:29 am
India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

25 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
Watch: Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister

25 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

25 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Struggle to even get inside: BBC reports from celebration at 'cockroach' protest site in India

Crowds at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are elated after India's education minister stepped down. The BBC's Vikas Pandey reports.

25 Jul 2026 6:27 pm
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.

24 Jul 2026 1:58 pm