If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

A Ukrainian soldier from the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reacts as his colleagues fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

England midfielder Elliot Anderson addresses the speculation over his future at Nottingham Forest 

Elliot Anderson addresses speculation over his future

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. 




Cape Verde fan cheers while being interviewed by reporter Paul Ngie

Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores

Elated to see BTS on the road again, but frustrated by competitive ticket wars, they have become easy targets.

BTS fans leaving notes on red and pink paper strips

BTS fans desperate to catch comeback tour lose more than $100,000 to scammers

Cape Verde fans react to their goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde fans celebrate goal live on BBC News

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

Vapour billowing from the cooling towers of the Niederaussem power station in Germany, which burns cheap, lignite coal

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.

Headshot of a woman with long, straight, dark brown hair looking at the camera. She is wearing a black, sequinned dress and large earrings. 

It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse

Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.

Wyndham Clark celebrates his second birdie of the round

Clark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title

Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

Woman looking at her phone with a shocked expression on her face.

Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams

When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

Close-up of Maggie Dodd with curly grey hair wearing a pink top, standing in front of a post office window with notices and a “Track it” Royal Mail sign visible in the background.

'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'

After 2 years in Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found a creative way to make new friends - a monthly dinner party with strangers. 

A man and a woman with their arms round each other, smiling at the camera. The woman is making a peace sign with her hand.

We host strangers for dinner every month - now we have 60 new friends

Kevin Pina celebrates scoring for Cape Verde against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

'Absolutely incredible!' - Cape Verde take shock lead

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

Rate the players in Cape Verde v Uruguay

Cape Verde's Kevin Pina scores the opening goal against Uruguay in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.

Kevin Pina celebrates scoring the first goal for Cape Verde against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

'Oh my word!' - Cape Verde take shock lead against Uruguay

England camp reporter Kelly Somers and senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel bring you the latest news from the Three Lions in Kansas City.

England debrief: Father's Day, baseball and Tuchel's hoodie

Lottie Woad is denied her third LPGA title as Miyu Yamashita fires a final-round 64 at the Meijer LPGA Classic before winning on the first play-off hole.

Miyu Yamashita holds the trophy after winning the Meijer LPGA Classic in 2026

Yamashita denies Woad third LPGA title in play-off

Sweden's Lucas Bergvall is facing an uncertain future at Tottenham with the midfielder keen for a new challenge.

Spurs' Bergvall exploring options away from club

Ollie Watkins says Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup.

Tuchel not afraid to shout at players - Watkins

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

Portrait of young female student wearing a blue shirt leaning on hand while writing exam at desk in classroom

Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.

Belgium's Kevin De Bryune against Iran in the 2026 World Cup

Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran

Does the performance, even the result, matter as long as Scotland qualify for the group stage of the World Cup after Wednesday's game against Brazil? Tom English ponders.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is all smiles during training

Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?

Mehdi Taremi scores a goal similar to Wout Weghorst's effort against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup but it's disallowed by by VAR for offside.

VAR rules out Iran's Weghorst-esque goal

The government is proposing new legislation to prevent streaming and catch-up rights to some of the world's biggest sporting events - including the World Cup - being put behind a paywall for UK viewers.

A football fan celebrates while watching the World Cup in a bar

Proposals to keep 'crown jewel' sports free on streaming services

Charlotte Henrich broke a 44-year Welsh record as she won bronze in the 400m at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Henrich breaks 44-year Welsh 400m record

Cape Verde have hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 32 after a stunning 2-2 draw with Uruguay.

Cape Verde continue remarkable World Cup story with Uruguay draw

Carbon copy 2022 Weghorst goal - disallowed today

Thomas Walley won silver in the men's pole vault at the UK Championships in Birmingham.

Walley wins pole vault silver at UK Champs

Marcus Rashford might still join Barcelona, Paris St-Germain join the race for Crysencio Summerville, Manchester United have no interest in selling Benjamin Sesko, plus more.

BBC Sport Gossip graphic featuring England's Marcus Rashford

Rashford might still join Barca - Monday's gossip

Masters champion Rory McIlroy reflects on a difficult week at the US Open as he finishes on six over par after a final round of 73 at Shinnecock Hills.

'I was trying to race my way to 18th green' - McIlroy

Issy Boffey says she was thrilled to finish second in only her second race of the season. 

Boffey 'so happy' with 800m silver medal

Iran's Alireza Beiranvand defends his goal against Belgium

'Incredible!' - Beiranvand's 'world class save' against Belgium

Julien Ngoy reacts to getting a red card in the 2026 World Cup

'Sensational' Ngoy red card sees Belgium down to 10 men

World number two Rory McIlroy says the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par at the US Open.

Shinnecock Hills 'won the battle over me' - McIlroy

Welsh track athletes Charlotte Henrich and Issy Boffey congratulate each other during their post-race interviews at the British Athletics Championships.

Henrich and Boffey celebrate medal success

Belgium's Nathan Ngoy is shown a red card for fouling Iran's Mehdi Taremi.

Nathan Ngoy reacts to getting a red card at the 2026 World Cup

Ngoy red card leaves Belgium with 10 men

Bethan Davies wins eighth UK title at the UK Athletics Championship.

Davies claims eighth UK title in the 5000m race walk

Liverpool reject a verbal offer of 25m euros (£21.7m) from Inter Milan for midfielder Curtis Jones.

Liverpool reject £21.7m Inter Milan offer for Jones

Thibaut Courtois defends his goal against Iran for Belgium in the 2026 World Cup

'Magnificent' Courtois saves keep Iran at bay

Iran's Alireza Jahanbakhsh tears through Leandro Trossard's sock

Jahanbakhsh tackle tears through Trossard's sock

'I owe him the world' - Ferguson's emotional message to dad Derek

"Mythical" Welsh landscape sets the scene for the new House of the Dragon series, says Freddie Fox.

CGI of a giant red-black dragon, open mouthed, its wings out-stretched as it appears to stride rather than fly atop a mountainous landscape

House of the Dragon star 'loved filming' in Wales for new series

Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.

Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts

Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on day two of the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

 Charlotte Henrich of Invicta East Kent AC competes during the Women's 400m

Henrich breaks Welsh record as Azu replaced by brother

Matias Galarza's picks up the referee's watch during a fight between players at Turkey v Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup

Galarza tries on referee's watch

Organisers say they may consider other sites in future for the Welsh language festival.

The backs of a large number of people queuing to gain entry to the Tafwyl festival in Cardiff on Saturday

Tafwyl festival goer says family was 'penned in' amid long queues

England forward Ollie Watkins defends Jeremy Doku's decision in planning to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

'It isn't anyone else's business' - Watkins on Doku decision 

As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after the first Test between England and New Zealand

The questions facing England after awful fortnight

The incident happened on the N59 at Eskeragh, near Ballina, County Mayo, on Sunday morning.

Garda officer in yellow jacket, with blue garda sign on it.

Boy dies after being hit by a car in County Mayo

Wayne Rooney praises Lamine Yamal in his performance for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup.

'How can he stay humble?' - Rooney and Frank on Lamine Yamal

Two patients are treated at the scene and one taken to hospital after the incident on Sunday. 

Part of a large tree can be seen on a bowling green at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa

Person in hospital after tree fall at bowls green

Tier One side Hampshire Hawks ended Glamorgan's run in the T20 County Cup with a crushing victory by 97 runs in Newport.

Hampshire Hawks crush Glamorgan in T20 County Cup

Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

Watch BBC pundits Wayne Rooney, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thomas Frank give their analysis on Lamine Yamal's performance for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup.

Lamine Yamal is Spain's main man - Rooney analysis

Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser secure the Tour de Suisse titles as each wins the final stage of their respective races.

Split image of race leaders Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser winning the final stage of their respective Tour de Suisse races in 2026



Pogacar and Reusser clinch Tour de Suisse titles

The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

A birds' eye view of a crocodile in an enclosure - water can be seen to the right of the animal, and vegetation to the left 

Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email

Scotland's Jake Wightman and Sarah Calvert both strike gold at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Jack Wightman and Sarah Calvert celebrate

Wightman takes title as Calvert beats Muir to gold again

About 1,200 watched from Bournemouth beach as 43 people were baptised in the sea.

Two young women and an older man stand waist deep in the sea. The man and one of the women are facing the woman in the centre and have their hands on her shoulders as she looks down towards the water.

Hundreds gather on beach for mass baptisms in sea

The new urban park connects Stockton High Street to the River Tees and boasts an amphitheatre. 

Crowds cheer from Stockton Waterfront's amphitheater as they watch a blue, red and white smoke display from the other side of the river Tees. 

Armed Forces Day events mark waterfront park opening

Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

Serena Williams celebrates winning the Wimbledon title in 2016

Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon

Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament.

Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring the opening goal for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup.

Lamine Yamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi Arabia

Neymar? No problem, says Hendry

There were three flypasts by the historic aircraft over the Cosford site in Shifnal on Sunday.

A Dakota is pictured in the sky above Shropshire

In pictures: Battle of Britain Dakota flypast

Fun in the sun at Scotland training

Surrey captain Rory Burns leads his team's fightback with 115 as they reach 398-9, a lead of 145 runs over Glamorgan.

 Rory Burns of Surrey celebrates his 100 

Burns leads Surrey fightback but Glamorgan still favourites

Marizanne Kapp finishes unbeaten on 81 as she guides South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women's T20 World Cup, a win which keeps alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals. 

Kapp's brilliant innings guides South Africa to crucial win against India 

Ten-man Belgium are held to a draw by Iran as their World Cup fate goes down to the final group game.

Belgium show further signs of decline in draw with Iran

The main church will be converted into 11 flats with parking under the new scheme.

An old, run-down looking building with large circular windows on the side. There is greenery covering part of the exterior and a metal fence bordering some of the building. 

Plans to turn Methodist chapel into flats approved

A final day showdown looms at Canterbury after Middlesex reduce Kent to 233-7 at stumps, with Naavya Sharma taking 3-30.

Kent and Middlesex set for final day showdown

Marizanne Kapp makes a superb 81 off 45 balls for South Africa as they seal a vital victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women's T20 World Cup. 

'What a player!' - Kapp's unbeaten 81 stuns India

Lancashire coach Steven Croft says more of his players "need to be putting their hands up" following their nine-wicket loss to Derbyshire.

Croft calls on Lancs players to take responsibility

Live music, chants and cheers greeted the Northampton Saints players on their victory lap.

Rugby players celebrate with a huge silver trophy on an open-top red double-decker bus

Watch: Party atmosphere as town hails rugby heroes

Jack Draper says he felt he was watching his own decline during his recent injury struggles - but the Briton does not picture his career "being all injuries".

Jack Draper hits a forehand shot in practice

Injury struggles 'like watching your decline' - Draper

As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals. 

A split graphic of Australia's Ash Gardner (left), England's Lauren Bell (centre) and India's Deepti Sharma (right)

Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?

Thomas Rew celebrates a second County Championship century in eight days to lead an unlikely Somerset fightback against Warwickshire on day three at Taunton.

Thomas Rew plays a pull shot during his innings of 133

Rew century leads Somerset fightback as Bears toil

Cumbria is well known for the Lake District, author Beatrix Potter and of course Cumberland sausages - but they also make good goalkeepers too. BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor investigates why.

What connects England trio Pickford, Henderson and Trafford?

Velella velella, known as by-the-wind sailors, are closely related to the Portuguese man o' war.

What are these bright blue creatures washing up on Wales' beaches?

A fluent 84 from Ollie Robinson and three wickets for Matthew Potts help set up a potentially intriguing final day between Durham and Northants.

Durham and Northants poised for intriguing final day

Duff McKagan, who first played at Donington 38 years ago, says the venue remains special for him.

A man in a black T-shirt, a black leather jacket and a black cap with sunglasses speaks into a microphone. Behind him is a bar called "Lemmy's Lounge".

GNR star says Download is 'mother' of all festivals

Worcestershire will need quick wickets on the final morning as their game with Gloucestershire ambles towards a draw.

Brookes & Waite dig in as Worcs and Glos head for draw

Listen to 5 Sports Extra commentary of the fourth round of the US Open from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.

Wyndham Clark celebrates winning the US Open with his girlfriend

Clark wins second US Open title - as it happened

Waverley Borough Council says feeding birds, such as ducks, can have "unintended consequences".

Call for public to feed wildlife 'responsibly'

'Absolutely outstanding' boundary stop from Rodrigues

BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews gives the lowdown on the final day of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Gavin's guide to Sunday at Shinnecock Hills

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.

21 June 2026