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Football or rugby? The new kick-off trend in the Premier League
Alex Scott, Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton discuss the increase in kick-offs that have been kicked straight out of play, or sent long into the final third, and why it's happening.

Alcaraz to take on amateurs in Million Dollar One Point Slam
World number one Carlos Alcaraz will headline the new Million Dollar One Point Slam, which pits amateurs against professionals before January's Australian Open.

There is a buzz at Conservative Party conference, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says the conference is no longer "teeming" with corporate lobbyists.

Raducanu retires ill in Wuhan Open first round
British number one Emma Raducanu looks devoid of energy and appears to struggle with the hot and humid conditions before retiring in China.

Footballer Ashleigh Plumptre: 'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia'
In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

Thieves snatch Bronze Age gold in four-minute museum heist
Two thieves stole 'irreplaceable' gold artefacts in a targeted attack on St Fagans museum in Cardiff.

More holidaymakers using AI to plan trips
Asking family and friends for recommendations and using guidebooks remain popular ways to plan a holiday, according to a new report from APTA.

Jeremy Bowen: Two years on, will Israel and Hamas seize the chance to end the war?
There is a chance of a deal that will end the killing and destruction in Gaza and return the Israeli hostages, living and dead, to their families.

Emma Watson, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie in the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
Pedro Pascal and Naomi Campbell were also there, while Richard E Grant wore an apron for Miu Miu show.

Three players and a fistful of picks: Four-club deal poised to unlock trades
Melbourne, Brisbane, Fremantle and West Coast are involved in a complicated agreement that is unfolding during trade period.

Why Zach Merrett’s club switch will be harder to land than Petracca and Curnow’s
Merrett’s prospects of safe passage to Hawthorn are fraught, and he might well be forced into reconciliation with the Bombers.

Arsenal reward keeper Raya with improved deal
Arsenal reward goalkeeper David Raya with an improved contract to underline his status as one of Mikel Arteta's key players.

DPD deliveries could face disruption as drivers refuse to work over pay row
The delivery firm could face disruption after some of its drivers refuse to work in a dispute over payments.

Philpott accomplice who killed six children in fire dies
Paul Mosley was jailed along with Mick and Mairead Philpott after the fatal fire in 2012.

The world of car meets, loved by petrolheads but loathed by locals
A London suburb hopes to stop illegal car racing, but opinion is split on whether it is possible.

Starmer urges students not to join pro-Palestinian protests on anniversary
The prime minister says it is "un-British" to hold pro-Palestinian protests on the second anniversary of Hamas's attacks on Israel.

Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing
The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.

North Korean hackers stealing record sums, researchers say
Analysts estimate cyber-criminals linked to Pyongyang have taken more than $2bn so far in 2025.

Two 100W USB-C cables for $9? That’s a Prime deal!
Cables tend to vanish into thin air when you need them the most, so October Prime Day is the perfect time to stock up on some of these so there’s always one in your tech drawer. Two of these Anker USB-C cables are going to cost you a mere $9...