At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:01:29 GMT
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:02:23 GMT
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:14:53 GMT
Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.
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Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:41:38 GMT
It's the only thing you can trust. A friendship forged in motherhood is broken by a loss
How an Aston Villa fringe player became Europe's most prolific scorer
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:30:23 GMT
No player in Europe's top five leagues has scored more goals than Donyell Malen since his Roma debut in January - BBC Sport examines his transformation.
Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:52:32 GMT
Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.
Traumatised Smith says he was 'thrown to wolves' over 'sandpapergate'
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:31:54 GMT
Australia batter Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 and still gets flashbacks.
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:05:29 GMT
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:23:59 GMT
Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?
