Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.

Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates his goal against Scotland

'Nightmare start for Scotland' - Morocco score after 71 seconds

Should Scotland feel aggrieved after three key decisions in their World Cup Group C match against Morocco in Boston?

Did key decisions go against Scotland in Morocco match?

'Another big call goes against Scotland'

Should Diop have been sent off?

Nightmare start for Scotland

An Argentine TV presenter steps down after wrongly saying on air that Lionel Messi's father had died.

Messi drew level with Miroslav Klose at the top of the all-time World Cup goalscoring list after his hat-trick against Algeria

How presenter's Messi error caused outrage in Argentina

Follow and listen live as Brazil face Haiti in Philadelphia at the World Cup.

Cunha breaks Haiti resistance to put Brazil in front in World Cup

Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

Chloe Rose Steen with her homemade dot cake

Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment

Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type. 

A woman wearing a green and yellow wig is pictured beside another woman wearing a red T-shirt and red sunglasses. Electric green World Cup branding is visible in the background

Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

The seven members of XG pose for a promotional photo in a triangular formation, weaing a variety of pastel shaded, Victorian-inspired outfits

How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars

Many agree it was unpleasant to use, yet somehow Izal toilet paper was a bestseller for years.

An old-looking roll of Izal toilet paper, the type that would have been used by the military in WW1. The paper cover around the roll says "Izal, Registered, War Service, Antiseptic Toilet Roll".

Why was 'awful' school toilet paper a bestseller for so long?

Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.

A smiling Andy Burnham stands alongside Count Binface while standing beside a costumed fox after being announced the winner of the Makerfield election.

Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections

The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.

A composite of the front pages of the Daily Telegraph and the Sun on 20 June 2026.

'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay

There has been a subtle change in the way Fifa is determining league tables for the 2026 World Cup - and it might have a huge impact on the final group matches.

Fifa alter World Cup tables - it changes everything

Alex Freeman is stepping out of the shadows of his Super Bowl-winning father to forge his own path in football.

The Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA

The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST, has left almost 90 people hurt.

Two East Midlands trains wrecked in a collision

Driver dead and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident

Rate the Scotland and Morocco players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Who was Scotland's stand out? How the players rated

British heavyweight Moses Itauma will return to action on 29 August to face Filip Hrgovic at London's O2 Arena.

Moses Itauma poses with his title belts after beating Jermaine Franklin Jr in March 2026

Itauma faces biggest test yet against Hrgovic in August

One person has died after two trains collided in Bedford, according to British Transport Police

People in the street next to emergency vechicle 

Local MP says 'thoughts go out to' crash victims

Leinster captain Caelan Doris will get a new injury checked out after being forced off in the early stages of his side's 36-7 United Rugby Championship final win over the Bulls.

Caelan Doris receives treatment on the pitch

Ireland's Doris will get foot injury 'checked out' 

One person has died after two trains collided in Bedford, according to British Transport Police.

BBC reporter describes shocked passengers leaving train

Scene of Bedford train crash as passenger describes aftermath

Passenger describes people injured in Bedfordshire train crash

Footage shows inside carriage after Bedfordshire train crash

New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs in a match that goes to the final ball at the Women's T20 World Cup.

New Zealand edge Ireland in thriller

A full-sized model celebrates Henry Bell's Comet, built more than 200 years ago in Port Glasgow. 

A model of a ship painted black above the waterline and red underneath with a curved bowsprit decorated in gold

New replica unveiled of Clydebuilt ship that changed the world

The bridge is an important link between communities on the Welsh and English sides of the border.

Bridge linking Wales and England partly reopens - but will shut again if it gets too hot

Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

James Burrows in a short white beard and mustache and a dark suit looks slightly away from the camera. 

James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 

The man's widow said the incorrect prescription was like "a loaded gun".

A man in a green t shirt and blue jeans holding some white pills in his hand

Man mistakenly prescribed morphine died two days later from overdose

The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.

Alex Freeman and the USA national football team

USA qualify for last 32 after comfortable win over Australia

Festival-goers at TRNSMT are backing Scotland ahead of their upcoming match.

Excitement builds at TRNSMT ahead of Scotland game

Even the referee went down with cramp!

The refurbished Boeing 747-8 will be used to transport the US president once it completes a final test phase.

Trump standing at a podium on a stage in front of the new jet, painted white with dark red and blue stripes. There is a presidential seal and the words "United States of" visible. 

Trump unveils Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One fleet

The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously.

'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded

Brazil fans have been travelling from New York to Philadelphia for their next World Cup group match.

Brazil fans on route to Philadelphia

Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".

President Volodymyr Zelensky, bearded and wearing a black jumper, holds a box containing a medal next to then-President Andrzej Duda, who is wearing a suit and stands next to a red and white flag.

Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

Wayne is loving Poch's style

Wakefield Trinity cruise past Hull FC at the MKM Stadium with a 36-10 victory to go up to fourth in the Super League standings.

Wakefield Trinity's Tom Johnstone crashing over to score under pressure from Hull FC's Harvey Barron.

Wakefield cruise past Hull FC to go fourth

Derry City fall to a 2-1 defeat away to Galway United to mount pressure back on boss Tiernan Lynch.

Darragh Markey of Derry City in action against Ed McCarthy of Galway United

Derry City slump to away defeat against Galway

Nottinghamshire Police said emergency services were called to Grannis Drive in Aspley on Friday.

Two children seriously injured in crash

Officers say inquiries are ongoing and are urging passengers to contact their airlines for updates.


Stranded travellers waiting outside the airport

Edinburgh airport evacuated over suspicious package

Reigning Super League champions Hull KR battle to a deserved win over Leigh Leopards.

Hull KR's Bill Leyland celebrates his try against Leigh Leopards

Hull KR claim battling win over Leigh Leopards

New Zealand are still in the mix for a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup after a thrilling four-run win over Ireland in Southampton.

Izzy Sharp hit four boundaries as she top-scored for New Zealand with 36

NZ keep World Cup hopes alive with narrow win over Irish

Port Vale sign goalkeeper Jackson Smith from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

Port Vale sign goalkeeper Smith from Barnsley

Whole USA squad celebrate their second goal

Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

Leinster celebrate after receiving the URC trophy

Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title

Rachel Sunderland, Alun Griffiths and Aislin Naylor are elected in Idle and Thackley.

Two women and a man wearing yellow rossettes hold their clenched right fists in the air in celebration. They are standing in a wood paneled room. 

Lib Dems take all three seats in delayed ward vote

Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss O'Neil close to joining Ipswich after Keiran McKenna's departure.

Ipswich close in on O'Neil as new head coach

Bradford City sign Barnsley midfielder Adam Phillips for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

Bradford sign Barnsley midfielder Phillips

Joaquin Niemann says he is "not proud" of being the first golfer penalised for breaking the new code of conduct introduced for major championships in 2026. 

Niemann first to get two-shot penalty for throwing club

Bristol City forward Sam Bell signs a new three-year contract at the club.

Sam Bell celebrating scoring for Bristol City.

Bell signs new deal at Bristol City

Rate the USA and Australia players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Rate the players in USA v Australia

Freeman makes it two after VAR review

England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.

Thomas Tuchel hugs Bukayo Saka after England's friendly win over Costa Rica in June 2026

England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana

The Tartan Army in Boston have hired a fleet of traditional US yellow school buses to get supporters to and from the stadium. 

Woman with long hair wearing Scotland top

Inside the Tartan Army's yellow school buses

Tottenham are the latest club interested in Adam Wharton, Liverpool are yet to agree a deal for Yan Diomande, Fulham fail with their opening bid for Chibuike Nwaiwu, plus more.

Spurs to enter Wharton chase - Saturday's gossip

Coventry manager Frank Lampard has held positive talks over a new contract amid interest from Fulham.

Coventry manager Frank Lampard celebrates winning the Championship

Lampard & Coventry hold positive talks over new deal

Poch reacts to USA taking the lead

Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene

A crowd of people stand outside near police, fire brigade and ambulance vehicles. A number of people in yellow jackets and green helmets can also be seen in the image.

What we know so far about Bedford train crash

USA in front through Burgess own goal

How a missed flight resulted in Folarin Balogun representing the USA at the World Cup.

Balogun's interesting journey to playing for the US

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bohemians vs Dundalk in the Irish Premier Division

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Bohemians v Dundalk

Scotland concede after just 71 seconds of World Cup defeat against classy Morocco but historic knock-out place remains in their own hands.

Scotland's World Cup knockout hopes remain alive despite Morocco defeat - reaction & highlights

Despite Ismaël Koné’s injury, the 6-0 thrashing of Qatar has put Canada fans in dreamland. 

An image showing a Canada fan expressively celebrating a Canada goal against Qatar in the stands with a friend. He is wearing a red Canada jersey. Around him are dozens of people wearing red and white, waving Canadian flags and smiling. 

Thumping win cements Canada's place as a 'soccer nation'

France prove too skilful for England in the teams' non-Test summer warm-up in Vannes, easing away to a comfortable victory.

England XV well beaten by France in summer warm-up

Twyford Recycling's operating permit has been removed with immediate effect.

Tyre business banned over 'fire risks'

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.

Luis Romo celebrates with teammates scoring his team's goal during the 2026 World Cup Group Amatch between Mexico and South Korea at the Guadalajara Stadium

Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.

Composite image of a man wearing glasses (L), women with long hair (C), and a young woman smiling (R)

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

East Midlands Railway warns of disruption from London to Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

Train with people leaving the carriages and emergency services in attendance

Travel warning after person dies in train crash

Paul powers past Davidovich Fokina to reach semi-finals 

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bray Wanderers vs Longford Town in the First Division

Bray Wanderers v Longford Town

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from UCD vs Kerry in the First Division

UCD v Kerry

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Athlone Town vs Wexford in the First Division

Athlone Town v Wexford

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Drogheda United vs Shelbourne in the Irish Premier Division

Drogheda United v Shelbourne

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from St Patrick's Athletic vs Sligo Rovers in the Irish Premier Division

St Patrick's Athletic v Sligo Rovers

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Cork City vs Treaty United in the First Division

Cork City v Treaty United

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Cobh Ramblers vs Finn Harps in the First Division

Cobh Ramblers v Finn Harps

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Waterford vs Shamrock Rovers in the Irish Premier Division

Waterford v Shamrock Rovers

Watch the best shots from New Zealand's Henry Nicholls as he makes his 11th Test century against England at the Oval, finishing unbeaten on 119 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test. 

Shining in the sun - Nicholls' unbeaten century grinds England down

The charity set up in memory of Amber Rose Cliff says pupils want to talk about HPV.

A slightly blurry photo of Amber Rose Cliff who has long blonde curly hair and is smiling into the camera. She is wearing large, silver earrings and a light pink dress which is cinched at the waist. Her left hand is on her hip. She is standing in front of dark, wooden doors and there is a hedge to the right.

HPV jab successes boost cancer charity's campaign

Day three recap: NZ in total control as England toil

Three Kent batters hit half-centuries but Middlesex's Seb Morgan takes four wickets as the home side finish day one on 356-7. 

Kent batter Chris Benjamin knocking a ball into the legside

Benjamin's 70 helps Kent edge day one with Middlesex

Former captains Alistair Cook and Michael Vaughan both believe England have to play for the draw in the remaining two days of the second Test.

'Play straight, be great' - why England must play for draw

The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran. 

Israeli strike seen from Nabatieh 19 June

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

Britain's Arthur Fery's Queen's run ended in the quarter-finals after being beaten by Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 6-4. 

Arthur Fery and Francisco Cerundolo shake hands

Fery knocked-out of Queen's quarter-final by Cerundolo

Southampton boxer Ryan Garner will take on Italy's Michael Magnesi at St Mary's stadium on Saturday.

Ryan Garner (right) Michael Magnesi (left). Both men are stood on a stage in shorts with no tops on. They standing in fighting poses and looking out to the crowds, while there is a board behind them advertising the fight. Garner is wearing sunglasses.

Boxer weighs-in ahead of homecoming bout

Derry City fall to a 2-1 defeat away to Galway United in the Premier Division to mount pressure back on boss Tiernan Lynch.

Scotland and Morocco fans link up in Boston ahead of World Cup clash.

19 June 2026