Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

Activists holding placards take part in a rally in support of introducing a moratorium on the public use of Russian-language cultural products on July 8, 2026 in Odesa, Ukraine

Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts

Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.


'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win

Coco Gauff reaches the US Open fourth round but last year's finalist Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys go out on a mixed day for home hopes.

Coco Gauff celebrates winning her third-round match at the US Open

Gauff wins but mixed fortunes for home hopes at US Open

Rob Edwards looks at Neco Williams' disallowed goal

'Was it clear and obvious?' - Should Forest goal have stood

Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

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Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it

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Orlando City v San Diego

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Cincinnati v DC United

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Charlotte v Houston Dynamo

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Columbus Crew v Colorado Rapids

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Toronto v Chicago Fire

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Inter Miami v Atlanta United

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Philadelphia Union v Montréal

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

'That was me when the Nando's arrived' - pundit Murphy on player Murphy's dive

Neco Williams scores goal that is eventually diasllowed

'I can empathise with Glasner' - Edwards on Forest's disallowed goal

Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.

The headline on the front page of the Sunday Telegraph reads: “PM's Israel sanctions are 'risk to UK security'”. The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: “Some Might Stray”.

Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'

BBC pundit and ex-Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy gives his analysis on Fulham's performance against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.

Match of the Day pundit and Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa

How Crystal Palace exposed Fulham's defence

Edwards shows how Man City broke down Coventry for Haaland winner

At a hen's shed, women are picking up practical skills and finding out more about themselves.

An older woman with long silver hair. She is standing in a workshop. 

Empowerment tools - how DIY classes for women are more than just practical

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Atlético San Luis v Guadalajara

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Boyacá Chicó v Once Caldas

As Katie Taylor hangs up her gloves, BBC Sport picks the best pictures of her career.

Katie Taylor looks up to the sky with her hands up and gold medal around her neck

Tears, blood & triumph - Taylor's iconic career in pictures

Jak Jones earns a surprise win against Judd Trump at the British Open, and will face Mark Selby in the final.

Jones stuns Trump to set up final against Selby

Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.

Fritz and Cobolli shocked as men's seeds tumble

Michael 'Venom' Page's last fight on his UFC contract ends in an underwhelming win against Nursulton Ruziboev amid booing fans in Paris.

Michael 'Venom' Page in action against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris

Fans boo as MVP wins in underwhelming UFC farewell

Vitor Matos says there is more to come from Swansea City after they move a point clear at the top of the early-season Championship table thanks to a goalless draw with Wrexham.

More to come from Swansea, insists Matos 

Celtic can still improve, warns O'Neill

The Wrexham boss claimed the Wales international's challenge on Callum O'Hare was a 'leg-breaker'

Parkinson says Swansea captain should have seen red 

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler came through their second round matches to progress at the Czech Open on the European Tour.

Humphries beats Greaves as Littler also wins

Zheng Qinwen fights back from 5-0 down in the deciding set and stares down match point to stun American 22nd seed Madison Keys.

Qinwen Zheng falls to the ground in celebration after beating Madison Keys

Zheng goes from 5-0 and match point down to victory

Hull City fan Ryan Frankish says he is delighted the club is still in the top four after two games and feels there is so much talent in the squad. 

Hull City fan delighted with 100% record after two games

A controlled explosion was carried out on the device by ammunition technical officers. 

Man arrested after viable device found

Adama Traore despondent after scoring own goal

Former Fulham man Traore scores bizarre own goal on Deportivo debut

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San Lorenzo v Talleres de Córdoba

Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick

How Man Utd plan to compete at top with richer rivals

The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries but was later pronounced dead.

The image depicts the side of a white An Garda Síochána, Irish police force, car with the words garda written in blue capital letters. Above the word are blue and yellow lines with the crest of the organisation also visible in the middle of the lines.

Toddler dies following hit-and-run 

'We want the noise' - Andrews wants his Brentford team to keep improving

Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Katie Taylor holds the Ireland flag over her shoulders

Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph

Nottingham Forest fan Ellie Molloson says VAR has gone too far and that Morgan Gibbs-White's overturned goal was not clear or obvious. 




Nottingham Forest fan unhappy with VAR decision

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São Paulo v Atlético Mineiro

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Everton v Universidad Católica

Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

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TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

What did Balotelli say after Brown smashed him?

Man City fan Steve McInerney was delighted thanks to Elliot Anderson's masterclass which helped his club continue their 100% winning record after three Premier League games. 

Man City fan delighted thanks to Anderson masterclass

Conor Coady smiles at a cutout of Lee Carsley

'I love coaching' - Coady on becoming England U21 assistant manager

Amy Hunt says she is "on the up" and "not afraid of anyone" after finishing second in the 100m at the Diamond League final in Brussels.

Amy Hunt celebrates at the Banca Valsabbina Grand Prix in Brescia

Hunt 'not afraid of anyone' after 100m second-place finish

The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.

King Harald of Norway attends the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England

Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway

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Independiente Santa Fe v Fortaleza

It might be too early to settle survival talk, but newly promoted Hull City have given themselves the perfect platform to build on in the Premier League.

Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic and Lucas Herrington

Seven points from three games - are Hull on track to avoid relegation?

Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.

Wigan's Oliver Partington (17) has his right arm raised in celebration while being hugged by a number of team-mates after one of their seven tries against Leeds 

Wigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield

Behind the wheel at 90mph without a licence... or sight

Jim Alison, who gave up his licence five years ago, has driven again with support from a charity.

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'Fantastic' moment blind veteran, 95, drives again after giving up licence

Doctors told Elle Black if she had gone to hospital later the outcome could have been quite different.

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I brushed off my sore throat as a hangover, but it turned into sepsis

After a winless start to their seasons, will the alarm bells be ringing at Portadown and Limavady United? BBC Sport NI explores what has gone wrong so far.

When will Portadown and Limavady United's seasons ignite?

Liverpool may make another move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in January and Tottenham's Richarlison may look for a Saudi switch.

Liverpool may make January move for Sarr - Sunday's gossip 

Leicester, Millwall, Swindon, Stoke and Burnley are among the talking points from this weekend's EFL matches.

Foxes pain and Burnley suffer hangover - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

Switzerland's Werro edges out Dutch star Broeders-Bol

Jamaica's Tina Clayton finishes first in women's 100m

Jamaica's Clayton finishes ahead of GB's Hunt in women's 100m

Rasmus Hojlund roars in celebration of his goal 

Hojlund lights up San Siro with brilliant strike but Inter edge thriller

Severe delays and cancellations are set to continue, with no trains between central London and the airport.

Crowds fill the concourse of London Paddington station with the departure boards blank showing no services.

Major disruption as grass fire halts all trains to Heathrow Airport

The organisers say the breach has brought more people to the event.

Small gazebos line a canal path next to a canal. There are dozens of people standing next to them or walking past them. In the water is a white narrowboat with pink detailing on it.

Hundreds attend canal festival at site of breach

Coady's not happy that goalscorer Chilwell prefers attack to defense

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery reacts to their 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at the MKM Stadium.

Hull 0-0 Aston Villa - Emery reaction

Police are appealing for witnesses of the crash near Mickleton in Gloucestershire to come forward.

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Driver in his 30s dies after car crashes into tree

Maybe we fight for Champions League!' - Jakirovic after Hull remain unbeaten

'Maybe we fight for Champions League!' - Jakirovic jokes as Hull remain unbeaten

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi reacts to his team's 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest at The City Ground praising their "spirit and attitude". 

De Zerbi happy with 'spirit and attitude' of Spurs in goalless Forest draw 

Enzo le Fee scored a late penalty to rescue a point for Sunderland in a hard-fought draw with Brentford.

Le Fee penalty saves point for Sunderland at Brentford

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Gimnasia Mendoza v Boca Juniors

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Sporting CP v Nacional

York Knights go 10th in Super League as they run in five tries to beat Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.

York run in five tries for dream win over Catalans

Sunderland fan Eleanor McCabe was disappointed they did not come away from Brentford with three points but says Regis Le Bris deserves credit for how well they played. 




Sunderland fan disappointed they didn't come away with three points

Ben Chilwell scored on his Crystal Palace return as the Eagles came from behind twice to earn a 3-2 win at Fulham.

Chilwell scores on Palace return in victory at Fulham

Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.

Pierre Gasly gives a thumbs-up at the camera after taking pole position for the Italian Grand Prix

From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza

Tipped for a turnaround in fortunes, the Foxes and their boss continue to falter in the third tier.

'That's a sackable performance' - what next for Martin at Leicester?

Aston Villa remain winless three games into the new Premier League season after they were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Hull City.

Aston Villa still winless after stalemate at Hull 

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with the Premier League trophy after the match again Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic reacts to their 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at MKM Stadium.

Hull 0-0 Aston Villa - Jakirovic reaction

'It's just the beginning' - Ndiaye ready to play at highest level

Newcastle fought back from 2-0 down to earn a hard-fought Premier League point at home to Bournemouth thanks to Jacob Ramsey's 88th minute equaliser.

Jacob Ramsey celebrates his goal with arm up in the air 

Ramsey strikes late as Newcastle salvage Bournemouth draw

Manchester City highlighted their early season credentials by maintaining their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but had to cling on to leave newly promoted Coventry still searching for their first point of the campaign.

Haaland header maintains perfect winning start for Man City

Tottenham are still waiting for their first Premier League win of the season after a scrappy draw at Nottingham Forest.

Forest and Spurs remain winless after disallowed goal drama in draw

Leeds were denied a first Premier League win at American Express Stadium as Brighton came from behind to earn a share of the spoils.

Late Vuskovic header rescues point for Brighton against Leeds

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RB Bragantino v Bahia

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Willem II v Excelsior

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Villarreal v Deportivo de A Coruña

Crystal Palace fan Ollie Thomas was happy with a solid performance against Fulham but worries that their defence is still weak. 

Crystal Palace fan happy with solid performance but defence is still weak

Bristol, Saracens and Harlequins all claim wins to begin their Prem Rugby Cup campaigns.

Bristol Bears' Gabriel Ibitoye scores his sides third try during the PREM Rugby Cup match between Bristol Bears and Gloucester Rugby at Ashton Gate.

Prem Rugby Cup: Wins for Bears, Sarries and Quins

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Sint-Truiden v RAAL La Louvière

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Standard Liège v Antwerp

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Roma v Atalanta

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