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Top Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 3:46pm
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 3:20pm
Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 3:02pm
Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 2:54pm
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 2:33pm
LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

Over 8,000 affected by water supply disruption

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 2:06pm
South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 1:51pm
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Boy, seven, among four injured after crash that killed five teenagers

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 1:10pm
A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.

Australia's Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 1:03pm
The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:34pm
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.

'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:15pm
A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.

Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:12pm
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.

Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:49am
Royal Parks said a male deer approached a picnic group looking for food before attacking the man.

Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:17am
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.

Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:12am
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.

Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:08am
Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.

Kushner hails 'very good' meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:02am
Donald Trump's Middle East envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.

Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:01am
The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:01am
Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.

Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:33am
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

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