Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble

Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.

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Leeds beat Forest to move clear of relegation zone

Leeds United move nine points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone, with a dominant 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.

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France comfortably beat Ireland in Six Nations opener

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

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Van Gerwen wins opening Premier League night

Michael van Gerwen seals victory on the 2026 Premier League's opening night by beating fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle.

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More questions than answers as Newcastle yet to catch fire

Holders Newcastle United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City on Wednesday night and a challenging season shows no sign of relenting.

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Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force

It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.

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Chelsea adopt Match of the Day tactic to stop Arsenal set-piece threat

Despite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces - just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.

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Talbi rocket seals decisive Sunderland win over Burnley

Watch highlights as Sunderland earn a decisive victory over struggling Burnley, capped by an incredible long-range goal from Chemsdine Talbi.

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England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC

England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney.

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Liverpool agree £60m deal for defender Jacquet

Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer.

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