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Mon, 10/12/2026 - 23:34
Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 23:25
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 22:47
The actor, who played the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series, dies aged 34.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 22:35
Coventry City stun Newcastle United with an emphatic 4-1 victory as they win their first Premier League game at home in 25 years.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 22:07
US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 22:05
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 22:01
The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 21:54
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 21:17
While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 20:56
Blair's publicist told the BBC that she "experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct".
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 19:50
Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 19:36
Former Chelsea FC director, Eugene Tenenbaum, helped to manage the oligarch’s wealth.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:39
Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:38
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:33
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:24
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:17
Price tells court she was "really shocked" to learn of allegations against ex-husband Kieran Hayler.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 18:10
Responses set out by the Home Office in the wake of the Southport attack would need more money, the inquiry hears.
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 17:54
England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more?
Mon, 10/12/2026 - 17:53
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.
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