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'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:50pm
After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:48pm
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:48pm
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

Bayern keen on Villa's Rogers - Sunday's gossip

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:44pm
Bayern Munich are keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Curtis Jones is preparing to leave Liverpool, and Real Madrid are considering appointing Jose Mourinho again.

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:37pm
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:37pm
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.

Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet? Can he survive?

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 2:43pm
Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around?

Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 2:18pm
Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.

Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 1:49pm
It is the only life jacket from the Titanic to be sold at auction in 114 years.

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 1:09pm
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 1:09pm
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

'Rusty' to 'relentless' - Red Roses deliver statement win

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 12:34pm
Despite being without several World Cup winners, England produce a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 11:44am
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 10:46am
It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

At least two dead as gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 10:35am
The country's interior minister says the shooter has been killed after a shoot-out with police.

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 9:53am
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 9:52am
President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.

England score 12 tries in huge win over Scotland

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 9:34am
Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

England score 12 tries in huge win over Scotland

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 9:34am
Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 8:11am
For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.

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