Harry Kane explains the strategy behind his stuttered penalty run-up
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:03:09 GMT
Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
Watch: England fans cheer each goal in exhilarating opener against Croatia
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:11:25 GMT
Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.
Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:51:40 GMT
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:28:17 GMT
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:57:36 GMT
A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.
US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:29:32 GMT
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.
The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:16:43 GMT
The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.
An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:15:54 GMT
Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:02:05 GMT
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:01:03 GMT
The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.
