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The reality behind Scotland's 28-year World Cup wait
BBC Scotland examines Scotland's World Cup troubles as their campaign reaches its conclusion on Tuesday.

Was Gattuso right - is World Cup qualifying unfair on Europe?
Was Italy coach Genaro Gattuso making a fair point on places for Europe at the World Cup? Or was it just sour grapes?

Pocket watch from 1907 with alarm and thermometer sets world record as it sells for £2.1m
Carl Player flew to Switzerland for the sale of the watch made by his great-great grandfather.

When is the Epstein files vote - and what happens next?
There are still procedural and legal hurdles to cross before the files can be released to the public.

Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets
President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed
A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life.

Six key takeaways from the proposed asylum system reforms
What we know so far about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed reforms.

SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.

When will instant coffee be affordable again?
Coffee Supreme chief executive Andrew Lowe says there are a range of factors at play - but there is hope on the horizon.

Rugby Australia chief backs Schmidt to stay the course until July handover
Ahead of the final Test of the year against France, Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh remains confident in the planned Wallabies head coach handover.

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman
T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

Nigeria coach blames voodoo for shootout loss
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout after his side was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

'I couldn't sleep imagining it over and over'
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott tells BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel about his stellar goalscoring week and "tears of joy".

Is Bellingham Tuchel's best player or problem to solve?
BBC Sport explores Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel's latest dispute and what it means moving forward.

France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content
Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans.

Pupils banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to school's 'Christian ethos'
The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel "deeply uncomfortable" to Christians.

Poland says blast on rail line to Ukraine 'unprecedented act of sabotage'
Authorities say the blast happened on a line leading to the border with Ukraine.

Our Changing World: Mixing oil and water, the greener way
A team of Auckland chemists have created tiny plant-based particles that can bring oil and water together.

Seafood company Sanford's full-year net profit $63.7 million, more than triple previous year
Seafood company Sanford has made a record full year profit driven by the strong performance of its aquacultural business.

‘Richie only spoke when it was time to speak’: Daphne Benaud on cricket’s greatest love story
Ten years after his death, Richie Benaud’s widow remembers her life with one of the game’s most revered figures.

‘We clawed at each other’: Just how far women’s surfing – and Layne Beachley – have come
The Australian icon loves the rivalries of women’s surfing in 2025, which are a far cry from when “we tore each other down”.