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Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 7:17am
Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.

Has football fever taken hold in the US?

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:57am
With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport's reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed.

Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:51am
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.

Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:50am
The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar during a 30-minute flying experience on Tuesday.

At least five killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say police

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:49am
The fire broke out in the 10-storey block in the Linkeroever district of the Belgian city.

Hull sell two players hours before deadline to avoid points deduction

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:40am
Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling two players hours before Tuesday's deadline.

Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:31am
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:16am
The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday.

Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:01am
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.

Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:01am
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.

Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 6:01am
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.

Scouting DR Congo - where England can win the game

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 5:36am
England play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. BBC Sport looks at what dangers the African side possess.

Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 5:26am
Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.

Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 5:23am
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 5:01am
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:45am
The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

Man spends £40k house deposit on dad's World Cup dream

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:41am
Jack Goodwin describes it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for him and his father.

Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:25am
Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.

Officers in Nowak case face gross misconduct investigation

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:13am
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:12am
The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

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