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'Do you want a player to die on court?' - tennis in the heat
After facing high temperatures on the Asian swing of the tennis tours, some players are questioning the sport's heat policies.

Scientist's off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win
Dr Fred Ramsdell was "living his best life" offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.

Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.

'I sleep with a gas mask on' - Life next to Portland protest angering Trump
As Trump threatens military action, residents in Portland tell the BBC about life amid the protests.

How Stacey Solomon decluttered our homes back from the brink
Three families share the realisations that enabled them to declutter and transform their homes and lives.

UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high
Most are linked to suicide or drugs, with spice and nitazines increasingly deadly.

Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution
Livestock and water companies are accused of “extensive” pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.

The moment Novak Djokovic’s body gave out in ‘brutal’ heat
Novak Djokovic collapsed at the Shanghai Masters, making him the latest in a string of star players left needing medical attention at the tournament because of the conditions.

Kerr finally set for Matildas return two years after last appearance
Coach Joe Montemurro will see “what sort of minutes we believe is going to be the best” for Kerr in this month’s away friendlies with Wales and England.

NFL coach hits star after huge blunder
Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon was fined after a heated sideline conversation following Emari Demercado's costly error.

'One of our best ever' - why Pickford is England's undisputed number one
BBC Sport looks in depth at the game of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with the help of former Three Lions shot-stoppers Paul Robinson and Rob Green, and his former Toffees team-mates Wayne Rooney and Theo Walcott.

Second man arrested over mosque arson attack
Police said they arrested a 25-year-old man on Tuesday night, following the arrest of a 46-year-old.

Ban the sale of catapults to under 18s, campaigners tell BBC
Campaigners call for tighter rules on possession of catapults.

Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world
From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon, also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moons, was captured in photos.

Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally
Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.

US special envoy and Trump's son-in-law to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt
The arrival of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner comes as a second day of talks ended without tangible results, a Palestinian official tells the BBC.

UK won't relax visa rules for India, Starmer says
The PM says there are no plans to open up more visa routes ahead of a visit to India to tout a trade deal.

Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes
In a conference speech, the Tory leader will say the Conservatives are the only party "with a plan to get our economy back on track".

Foster praises 'stunning' Fowler career pivot
Craig Foster praises 'stunning' Mary Fowler's career pivot on 'Added Time' as the Matildas star takes to the catwalk with ease.