Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

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A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers

This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.

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Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer

Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.

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Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'

Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.

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What can Hearts pick from debris of ongoing summer of hurt?

There's crashing back to Earth with a bang, and there's whatever Hearts fans have been going through since 16 May.

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Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.

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Bournemouth reject £64m bid from Chelsea for Scott

Bournemouth reject a £64m bid from Chelsea for Alex Scot after the midfielder turns down a new contract amid growing Premier League interest.

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Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win

World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

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Watch: 'My flat was turned into a brothel,' landlord tells BBC Panorama

A Panorama investigation uncovers how organised gangs are exploiting the UK's private rental market.

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Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast

The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.

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Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in Madrid

Thousands of fans take to the streets of Madrid as the Spain squad enjoy a bus parade after winning the World Cup.

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Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay

World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.

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Evenepoel criticises 'inhuman' night doping tests as Vingegaard crashes out

Remco Evenepoel criticises "inhuman" middle-of-the night doping tests at the Tour de France after winning stage 15, while two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crashes out.

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Ferran Torres gives Spain extra-time lead against Argentina

Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages

Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.

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England beat Argentina in thriller after late TMO call

England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.

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I took a month of unpaid leave to look after my daughter for the summer holiday

Like many parents, Natalie and her husband had to combine organised childcare and annual leave to cope with the six-week break.

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Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

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New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final

Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.

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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes

The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row.

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Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high'

The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.

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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops

Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.

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Watch England v India: first ODI highlights

The frantic summer of cricket continues at Edgbaston

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England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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Sinner's best shots as world number one retains Wimbledon title

Enjoy the best of Jannik Sinner's title-retaining performance, as the world number one defeats Alexander Zverev in four sets in the men's singles final at Wimbledon 2026.

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More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire

London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected a house, gardens and a railway embankment.

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Rate the players as England face Norway

Rate the Norway and England players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

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Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner

Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.

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England thrash India as Brook shines in Bristol to secure series win

Harry Brook hit an unbeaten 79 to guide England to a nine-wicket win against India in Bristol, to go 3-0 in the five match series and secure their first T20 series win against the tourists.

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'Absolute perfection!' Mbappe fires France ahead against Morocco

All the angles of Kylian Mbappe's opener for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.

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Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.

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Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid

Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham.

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Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor

Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.

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The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse

BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

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Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal

Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

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Haaland double fires Norway into World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway knock out five-time champions Brazil, and progress to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes

England showed plenty of positives during their run to the T20 World Cup final but the margin of defeat leaves coach Charlotte Edwards with questions to answer.

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Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot

France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.

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James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again

Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.

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The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'

Shifting start times at the FIFA World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.

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Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia

Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde.

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England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC TV

England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.

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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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Did hydration breaks spark England comeback?

England came from behind to beat DR Congo and reach the last 16 of the World Cup, but did the momentum noticeably swing their way after the hydration breaks?

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