18 h. ago Scotland reaction to win over the Māori: big learning curve as one player ruled out

Townsend delighted with return of players from long-term injuries

Sport

36 h. ago Spain dazzle, Ada delivers and England prepare for France – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Sophie Downey and Tim Stillman to review the opening games of Euro 2025 and preview England and Wales’ tough starts in Group DOn the podcast today: Euro 2025 is officially under way, and it’s Spain who’ve set the pace with a dominant 5-0 win over Portugal. Elsewhere, Italy edges Belgium to stake their claim as dark horses, and Ada Hegerberg’s 50th international goal helps Norway stun hosts Switzerland.There’s a shock win for Finland over Iceland, Vicky López announces herself on the big stage, and we learn a lot about cheese, fondue, and Swiss wine along the way. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Netflix viewers distraught after shock removal announcement of 'one of the best shows ever released'

Netflix is set to remove one of its most popular foreign shows this month and fans aren't happy about it. 

Events

4 d. ago Emmerdale says 'we can confirm' in message after brutal scenes as same Celia observation made

Emmerdale viewers were introduced to new farmer Celia Daniels before a shock event

Economics

6 d. ago Coronation Street star teases true identity of Gary's attacker in 'revenge twist'

Coronation Street's Maria Connor will be left devastated to learn her husband Gary Windass has been attacked, and now actress Samia Longchambon has teased who did it

Events

6 d. ago Qatar weighs up 2029 Club World Cup bid that could mean winter tournament

Spain and Morocco, jointly, and Brazil also interested in hostingWinter event would disrupt European domestic seasons Qatar has expressed interest in bidding to host the 2029 Club World Cup in a move that would involve moving the tournament to the winter. The Guardian has learned that Qatari representatives have held talks with Fifa officials at the highest level during the tournament in the United States and indicated a desire to stage the next edition in four years’ time.Qatar is understood to have said it could host a carbon-neutral tournament in stark contrast to the current Club World Cup, which has involved teams flying all over the United States with venues in 11 different cities. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Hull teenager becomes second Briton ever to join professional sumo stable

Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, gets rare chance to break into professional sumo ranks after winning amateur tournaments and learning JapaneseA teenager from Hull has arrived in Japan to pursue his dream of becoming a grand champion sumo wrestler, as only the second Briton to win a place at one of the ancient sport’s professional stables.Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, left Yorkshire for Japan straight after finishing his GCSEs, to become the first British hopeful to join a stable since Nathan Strange – a Londoner who fought under the ring name Hidenokuni – in 1989. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Teenager from Hull becomes second Briton ever to join a professional sumo stable

Sumo wrestler Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, gets rare chance to break into professional ranks after winning amateur tournaments and learning JapaneseA teenager from Hull has arrived in Japan to pursue his dream of becoming a grand champion sumo wrestler, as only the second Briton to win a place at one of the ancient sport’s professional stables.Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, left Yorkshire for Japan straight after finishing his GCSEs, to become the first British hopeful to join a stable since Nathan Strange – a Londoner who fought under the ring name Hidenokuni – in 1989. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Blankety Blank viewers jeer 'someone's getting fired' as Naga Munchetty makes show debut

Naga Munchetty made her first appearance on Blankety Blank amid the BBC Breakfast bullying probe - and fans had a lot to say.

Events

1 week ago From a punishing void to a chance to observe: how we can learn to wait in life | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

In a world of impatience, to live slowly is an act of quiet rebellion – a refusal to see time as a thiefThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workWaiting is an inevitable part of life. From the slow shuffle at the supermarket checkout to the more profound waiting between a medical test and its result, wait we must. Yet in a society hellbent on speed and efficiency waiting has become the enemy.Historically, the act of waiting had spiritual meaning: waiting for the Messiah or the second coming, waiting for sacred rain, or the return of the Sun God. But in today’s world, where time is money and productivity is a virtue, we’ve developed a pervasive impatience. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago 'People say I'm rich for winning Postcode Lottery until they learn what I got'

A mum opened up about receiving a box from the People’s Postcode Lottery – and it had four very unexpected items inside. She's not as "minted" as people may assume

Politics

2 w. ago EastEnders fans in meltdown over Zoe Slater's return after 20 years

EastEnders viewers were left in shock as Zoe Slater, played by Michelle Ryan, made her return to the Square after 17 years in Tuesday night's episode of the BBC soap

Politics

2 w. ago Blankety Blank star dies before episode airs as shocked BBC viewers pay tribute

Viewers of Bradley Walsh's BBC game show Blankety Blank were sad to learn that a contestant who appeared on the latest episode and ended up winning the show had died

Events

2 w. ago BBC Blankety Blank guest tragically dies before episode airs

Natanael Hill, who was a 39-year-old RAF veteran from Liverpool, died before his appearance on a recent Blankety Blank episode aired on BBC One

Events

2 w. ago Joe Hart reveals shock new appearance at Soccer Aid as viewers all say the same thing

The former England goalkeeper has undergone a drastic transformation ahead of the charity match

Events

2 w. ago Blankety Blank viewers stunned at 'very sad' message about contestant as credits roll

Nathanael Hill was seen winning the star prize at the end of Saturday night's BBC One show before

Politics

2 w. ago Blankety Blank viewers in shock after learning winning contestant died after filming show

Nathanael Hill, a 39-year-old RAF veteran, rugby coach and PhD student from Liverpool, was remembered during Saturday night’s episode

Events

3 w. ago Blankety Blank viewers in shock after learning winning contestant died since filming show

Nathanael Hill appeared on the BBC One show on Saturday night

Events

3 w. ago Netflix's Squid Game to have most 'brutal scenes yet' that will 'horrify viewers'

Squid Game is set to shock viewers when it returns for its final series later this month. The opening episode will see players compete in a game of hide and seek that has been given a warped twist

Politics

3 w. ago Teenage kickboxer who collapsed after unsanctioned contest died from misadventure, inquest hears

Alex Eastwood collapsed after an unsanctioned kickboxing contest

Events