Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.

A woman wearing a red jumper and sunglasses, as well as a little bag on her right shoulder, talks on the phone in front of an exterior view of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation building on top of which the Russian flag can be seen

Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.

Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages

Marcus Rashford running across the pitch as England play France in the 2026 World Cup.

Rashford's 'beautiful' nutmeg

Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

An aqua-blue river runs through a valley surrounded by pine trees and rocky mountains

Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

Bukayo Saka in a post-match interview with BBC Sport after England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup.

Saka's honest reaction to bronze medal

BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.

How did England players rate during the World Cup?

Jude Bellingham smiles as he scores England's sixth goal against France in the 2026 World Cup third place final.

'Six for England!' Bellingham rounds off third-place play-off win

BBC Sport speaks to Spain fans before the World Cup final against Argentina

'We want Lionel Messi!'

Bellingham rounds off England win with superb sixth goal

Danny Murphy banging the microphone against the table from the comms booth as England play France in the 2026 World Cup.

'Danny, people can hear you if you bang the mic!'

Molly will be attending a school in Canada for student-athletes, where she will combine studies with elite-level ice hockey training.

Molly has long brown curly hair and is holding her ice hockey stick. 
She is standing outside and is wearing a navy T-shirt. 

My ice hockey dream is taking me 3,000 miles from home

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Pumas UNAM vs Pachuca in the Liga MX

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

Pumas UNAM v Pachuca

Kylian Mbappe shows three fingers after scoring France's third goal against England in the 2026 World Cup third place final.

Mbappe becomes World Cup all-time top scorer

Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts having a last-gasp try controversially ruled out.

'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina

Bradley Barcola points to the sky to celebrate scoring a second goal for France in the 2026 World Cup third place final.

Barcola adds a second for France

Luke Littler said he had to "find another gear" as he started the defence of his World Matchplay Darts title with a 10-6 win over Niko Springer.

Littler starts World Matchplay defence with Springer win

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

Rate England and France players in third-place play-off

Kylian Mbappe smiles to the crowd as he celebrates France's first goal in the 2026 World Cup third place final.

Mbappe pulls one back for France

Newtonmore go five points clear in the Mowi Premiership following a hard-fought 2-1 victory on Skye, while chasers Kingussie are limited to a goalless draw away to Caberfeidh.

Newtonmore stretch Premiership lead with win on Skye

England assistant coach Anthony Berry tells BBC Sport how proud he is of his squad as they lead France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off at the Miami Stadium.

Anthony Barry in a half-time interview with BBC Sport as England face France for third place in the 2026 World Cup.

Emotional Barry praises 'heartbroken' England players

Bukayo Saka points to the sky to celebrate a fourth goal for England in the 2026 World Cup.

'France are being taken apart by England!' - Saka fourth

As the 2026 World Cup comes to an end, BBC Sport Editor Dan Roan takes a look back at the highs and lows of the biggest version of the tournament ever.

The World Cup with the New York skyline behind

Was the World Cup a success?

Steve Tandy says there have been "green shoots" despite Wales ending their summer with a 43-0 loss to South Africa in the Nations Championship.

'How do we get better quicker?' - Wales boss Tandy

Bukayo Saka points to the sky to celebrate a third goal for England against France in the 2026 World Cup.

'They're running away with this!' Saka makes it 3-0

England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.

Marcus Smith scores a try for England against Argentina in the Nations Championship

England beat Argentina in thriller after late TMO call

Ezri Konsa high fives a team mate to celebrate scoring England second goal against France.

Konsa heads home England's second

Arsene Wenger says he accepts the hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and Fifa will review their impact after the tournament.

Arsene Wenger at a panel discussion in December 2025

Hydration breaks not popular and Fifa will review - Wenger

Danny Murphy says Thomas Thomas has "failed" and that the FA should look for a new England manager to lead them at a home Euros in 2028.

Danny Murphy discusses Thomas Tuchel's future

Tuchel had his opportunity and failed - Murphy

Several demonstrators held placards and chanted slogans against the inclusion of the PSNI.

A rainbow flag is seen attached to a flag pole bearing the colours of purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. The flag is the universal symbol of LGBTQ pride.

Pride event disrupted by protesters over police participation

Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford hug to celebrate Rice's opening goal for England against France in the 2026 World Cup.

Rice makes this screamer look simple

Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium.

Declan Rice fist-bumps the air to celebrate scoring the first goal for England against France in the 2026 World Cup.

Rice fires England into early lead against France

Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.

Northants Steelbacks lift the T20 Blast trophy

Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants

His world championship win was on simulators, but Otis hopes it translates to the real world.

Otis Lawrence holding a trophy in the air. He is smiling. Otis has short dark hair and short stubble, and is wearing a black t shirt with the Words World Champion 2026 written on it.

Wales' first Esports world champion hopes win will open doors in Formula One 

Toulouse Olympique survive a second-half York Knights fightback to continue their stunning surge in form with a 30-22 win at Stade Ernest-Wallon.

York Knights' Jon Bennison is caught by a try-saving tackle by Toulouse's Olly Ashall-Bott

Toulouse hold off York to continue fine run

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has picked his six favourite saves from the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Six of the best saves from the World Cup

Steve Tandy commended his side's efforts but could not hide his disappointment with Wales' Nations Championship loss to South Africa.

Steve Tandy is a former Scotland and British and Irish Lions defence coach

Tandy bitterly disappointed by South Africa drubbing

An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.

Donna is wearing a black sleeveless top and is smiling at the camera. She is stood in a corridor with images and articles in bright colours along the wall. She has short blonde hair which is shaved on the side and has a quiff on the top 

I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up

Tottenham are hopeful of signing Savinho from Manchester City, Real Madrid cool their interest in Rodri, AC Milan are keeping tabs on Phil Foden, plus more.

Tottenham confident of Savinho signing - Sunday's gossip

Bob MacIntyre is seven shots off the lead going into the final round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

MacIntyre seven shots behind going into Open final round

Argentina wear replica of the country's 1986 Fifa World Cup kit for the match against England at the Nations Championship.

Argentina before playing England in the Nations Championship

Argentina wear 1986 kit replica against England

More people are freed from custody, as police investigate an alleged extreme right-wing threat.

A police van and a police car parked next to each other.

Eight released over alleged threat to Islamic event

A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

Andy Burnham in a suit and glasses. A close up of his face.

Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge

Tommy Fleetwood praises the fans at Royal Birkdale Golf Club after a crowd of supporters cheered on the Englishman during his interview, after completing his third round at the 2026 Open Championship.

Fleetwood interview interrupted by cheering fans

Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams.

Tommy Fleetwood reacts after a bogey in the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Fleetwood still dreaming as Burns leads an open Open

Martin O'Neill insists Celtic are "making some progress" in introducing more new faces to his squad as he opens up on the failure to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi.

O'Neill eyes 'couple of new faces' for Celtic

Enjoy the best shots from the third round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy.

'Absolutely fabulous' - best shots from third round of The Open

American Sam Burns sinks a birdie on holes 14 and 17 to move to ten under par in the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Burns birdies both par fives to take two-shot lead

Burns birdies both par fives to take two-shot lead at The Open

Police say there is "no risk" to the public, after a crash on Mostyn Champneys Retail Park. 

Three ambulances can be seen outside a McDonald's branch. Two response vehicles can also be seen, with a police car in the foreground. Two metal fences cordon the area off, with a white car also seen to the side. 

Five people taken to hospital after crash near McDonald's 

Troops marched in Chester with bayonets fixed, a traditional right associated with the civic honour.

Soilders dressed in brown unifroms march on the high street, with crowds watching and taking pictures.

Hundreds line city's streets for Freedom march

Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova says she is set to be sidelined for a "few weeks" after having a "small surgery".

Karolina Muchova acknowledges the crowd at Wimbledon in 2026

Muchova to miss Canadian Open after 'small surgery'

The blaze at Ardglass GAC in Ardtole Road was reported at 14:34 BST on Saturday.

A crest of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is shown on the side of a fire engine. The crest has a red hand in the centre surrounded by a white star and a green circle extending around it. The name of the organisation is encased further out around the crest.

Fire damages roof of GAA clubhouse in Ardglass

George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible".

George Russell speaking to the media after qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix

Russell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'

Joe Hart says England made some "questionable decisions" during their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina.

Hart on England's 'questionable decisions'

Rory McIlroy describes Bryson DeChambeau's behaviour after receiving a two stroke penalty in the second round of the 2026 Open Championship as "performative" and "for attention," as his discussions with tournament officials delayed the release of the tee times for the third round.

McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding the Open 'hostage'

Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.

One of World Cup's all-time classics - England stun France in thriller

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has picked his favourite six goals from the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Erling Haaland celebrates scoring against Brazil

Six of the best World Cup goals

'I'm not particularly fond of DeChambeau' - McIlroy

Motherwell sell midfielder Elliot Watt to Turkish SuperLig club Samsunspor for an undisclosed fee.

Watt hails Motherwell as he is sold to Samsunspor

Days of work are still needed to control the blaze which has gone on for more than three weeks.

A small all-terrain vehicle being driven towards an area of smouldering moorland where firefighters are damping down

Moorland wildfire operation to 'run into next week'

Joe Hart gets soaked in a heavy downpour in New York the day before the World Cup final.

It's a bit wet in New York!

Leigh Leopards reclaim a place in the top six of Super League by holding off a fierce second-half fightback by Hull FC.

Leigh's David Armstrong, in red shorts and multi-coloured top dives over to score despite a tackle by a Hull FC player, in white shirt.

Leigh withstand Hull FC's second-half fightback

Recap after England overcome Argentina in the Nations Championship despite having four players sin-binned in the second half of a chaotic match.

Reaction after 13-man England cling on for dramatic win over Argentina

Sara Morrison claimed she was forced out of her job at Belfast Film Festival for her views on sex and gender.

Sara Morrison with short dark hair looks at the camera. She is wearing a pale green scarf and is standing outside in front of a building and a number of parked cars. 

Tribunal rules woman not unlawfully discriminated against over beliefs

Wales hammered by seven-try Springboks

Watch highlights as South Africa secure an emphatic 43-0 victory over Wales in the Nations Championship.

South Africa centre Jessie Kriel celebrates

Nations Championship highlights: South Africa 43-0 Wales

Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Novi Pazar vs Radnički Kragujevac in the Super Liga

Novi Pazar v Radnički Kragujevac

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Zemun vs Partizan in the Super Liga

Zemun v Partizan

Dundee United bounce back from defeat by Montrose to ease aside Arbroath in the Premier Sports Cup group stage.

Dundee United's Dylan Tait and Zac Sapsford celebrate

Dundee United keep cup hopes alive by beating Arbroath

A dispersal order is put in place for Halesowen town centre after fighting occurred on Saturday.

Cars drive along High Street in the town centre near the central bus station.

Arrests made after disorder in town centre

The boats travelled round the docks in Goole as part of the town's 200th anniversary celebrations.

David wears an Australian type hat with a blue polo shirt on with Yorkshire Waterways logo on it. Canal boats can be seen in the background on the water.

Flotilla recreates 200-year-old moment

Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.

 A USA patch flag on the US military uniform

Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Keely Hodgkinson returns to winning ways at the London Diamond League after what the Olympic 800m champion admits has been a tough time.

Keely Hodgkinson waves to the crowd after winning the 800m at the London Diamond League

Hodgkinson wins in London after 'tough couple of weeks'

South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.

Wales held pointless again by seven-try South Africa

Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

 Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok speaks in Sofia, Bulgaria

Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

Spain's final session before Sunday's World Cup final has been cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.

Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final

Josh Kerr explains his reasoning for announcing ahead of time his plan to break the mile world record at the Diamond League event in London.

Kerr on 'overwhelming' feeling of breaking world record

The fire service says the flames "spread rapidly" shortly after the blaze began.

Drone footage of a blackened field following a fire, with burned crops and some smouldering smoke. There is a fire engine in the field and some trees in the middle.

Homes evacuated after field fire spreads

Josh Kerr believes Keely Hodgkinson is an inspiration to the next generation of British runners, after the Olympic Champion won her first Diamond League event of the season in the women's 800m at the London Stadium.

Kerr full of admiration for 'incredible' Hodgkinson

Families met with the chair of the review into maternity and neonatal care in Leeds.

Amarjit standing in the foreground of a large conference or meeting room. She is wearing a black top, dark-framed glasses, small stud earrings, and a thin necklace. Her hair is tied back, with a few strands falling across the forehead.

The room contains many rows of red upholstered chairs arranged in neat lines facing the front. A red patterned carpet with horizontal stripes runs through the room. The lighting is bright, with multiple ceiling lights illuminating the space.

Families' hope after maternity inquiry meeting

Hampshire Hawks beat Notts Outlaws by 27 runs at Edgbaston to join Northamptonshire Steelbacks in the T20 Blast final. 

Weatherley & Fuller help Hants beat Notts in Blast semi

Ten-man Kilmarnock need a stoppage-time goal to defeat Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, while St Johnstone and holders St Mirren are also among Saturday's winners.

Joe Hugill scored in the 93rd minute to help Kilmarnock defeat Elgin City

18 July 2026