Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players. Read full story Author:
All the goals from England’s 2026 World Cup campaign so far
As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel’s side there. Read full story Author:
Merino the unlikely hero again – as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals – but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine. Read full story …
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup. Read full story Author:
England’s Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game
Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Read full story Author:
Football’s best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews. Read full story Author:
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images. Read full story Author:
Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England. Read full story Author:
Dating can be hard in South Korea – so the monks stepped in
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help. Read full story Author:
The photo that shows who’s really on top in Le Pen’s party
Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France’s next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer. Read full story Author:
Is the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC’s Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up. Read full story Author:
Twenty years of Chasing Cars: ‘It’s the song that took us to the whole world’
Snow Patrol look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn’t a duet. Read full story Author:
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating. Read full story Author:
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning. Read full story Author:
Killer’s final police interview footage released
Bradley Murdoch, 67, died in jail without disclosing where Peter Falconio’s remains might be. Read full story Author:
Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend. Read full story Author:
50 Cent asked judge to bail dealer for European tour
Details of the rapper’s letter emerge after Abdirahiim Hassan is jailed at Derby Crown Court. Read full story Author:
Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?
Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax – what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM? Read full story Author:
At Canada’s biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta’s future. Read full story Author:
Strangulation survivor urges stricter sentencing as crime reports increase
More than 44,000 reports were made to police in the past year, a report says. Read full story Author: