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The sports stories that matter, with the context and the competing narratives, in under 10 minutes.
Fresh results, transfers and headlines from across Europe and beyond.
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F1 Madrid: Ferrari Tensions Ease After Monza Clash
The Monza Grand Prix did not go as Ferrari had hoped, with tensions briefly rising after a heavy on-track clash between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.Starting from the second row, the pair fought intensely…
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PSG, Barcelona and Bayern Lead Champions League Standings After Matchday 1
Europe’s biggest clubs have wasted little time asserting themselves in the 2026-27 Champions League, with Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Bayern Munich among the teams already setting the pace after matchday one. Alongside that leading…
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Manchester United, Bayern and Como Win in Champions League Action
Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Como all enjoyed victory in Champions League action on Wednesday, with the Italian side marking their first ever appearance in the competition with an impressive win over RB Leipzig. Manchester United,…
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9/11: Experts Say U.S. Response Reshaped the World
On 11 September 2001, the world watched in shock as the United States came under terrorist attack. Four passenger planes were hijacked. Two hit…
Doctors Under Scrutiny as Government Steps Up Fraud Checks
For the past few weeks, doctors have been subject to closer checks. Mutual health funds now have access to information concerning healthcare providers and…
Isabelle Bary Reissues Zebraska, an Ode to Difference
With Zebraska, Isabelle Bary tells the story of a child with high intellectual potential and the difficulties he can face in a world that…
Girls in Hawaii: “We’ve Faced Writer’s Block for 20 Years”
After more than two decades in the music business, experience has not made the nerves disappear. Before going on stage, Girls in Hawaii still…
Lise Klaveness Calls for FIFA Reform Without Infantino
Lise Klaveness was calling out Gianni Infantino before it was fashionable. The president of Norway’s football federation has long been a thorn in the…
All the Russian attacks on Europe’s This Summer
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
Ligue 1, the Bundesliga, the Champions League and the stories behind the scores.
PSG, Barcelona and Bayern Lead Champions League Standings After Matchday 1
Europe’s biggest clubs have wasted little time asserting themselves in the 2026-27 Champions League, with Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Bayern Munich among the teams…
From the Tour de France to Roland-Garros, the events that define the season.
We strip out the pictures so you can spot the spin, from transfer sagas to refereeing rows.
BBC Scotland commissions Terror at the Terminal documentary
BBC Scotland has commissioned Terror at the Terminal, a two-part documentary on the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack.
‘The Prime Minister,’ but Make It Belgian Politics
Belgium’s Most Contested General Election Takes Center Stage in Reality Show Drama In a unique twist on traditional political debates, […]