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Poor Wimbledon performance prompts yet another British inquest

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:51pm

After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.

'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned after beating 'legend' Williams

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:48pm

20-year-old Maya Joint says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:41pm

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.

Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:41pm

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.

Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:35pm

Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.

Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:30pm

Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.

Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:18pm

Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?

Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 4:18pm

Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?

Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 3:38pm

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 3:21pm

BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.

Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 3:17pm

The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 3:02pm

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 3:02pm

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 3:01pm

England supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.