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Towel affair at AFCON 2025: Hervé Renard reveals the story behind the controversy

No medal for skier Robinson; snowboarder Menzies into slopestyle final
Alice Robinson had her best Winter Olympics yet, but came up short in her pursuit of a first medal.

'The best ever!' Klaebo wins historic ninth Winter Olympics gold
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo makes history as he wins gold in the men's 4 x 7.5km relay, to claim a record-breaking ninth Winter Olympics gold medal.

Pereira announced as Forest boss on 18-month deal
Nottingham Forest appoint Vitor Pereira on an 18-month deal as the 57-year-old becomes the club's fourth manager of the campaign.

How a small Scottish playground earned global recognition
The inclusive site in Dumfries has been recognised alongside facilities in Mumbai, Cairo and Medellin.

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Sir Keir Starmer's low personal poll ratings could prove a drag in the previously safe seat.

Norway's Klaebo wins record ninth gold
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, becomes the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a record ninth gold medal.

Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns union
The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

India spoil Molineux’s captaincy debut after Sutherland scoops medal
Australia’s new era under freshly-appointed captain Sophie Molineux made a flat start against a supremely confident India, comfortably beaten in a rain-shortened affair at the SCG.

India v Pakistan live updates: T20 World Cup group match
Live updates of the T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan.

'Murrayfield pain will make England a better team'
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses the potential long-term impact of England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield.

Camaraderie, nostalgia and a lot of mud - the cross-country runners who can't get enough
North East runners speak of their love for the sport, despite most of them hating it in PE.

Can TikTok's BookTok community help cut screen time?
Some young people say BookTok is helping them cut their screen time and read more books.

Online mockery leads Ghanaians to celebrate traditional fugu outfits
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Labour think tank commissioned firm that ended up investigating journalist
Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a story about undeclared donations.

China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
Relaxed visa rules for British and Canadian passport holders will come into force on 17 February.

GB curlers sweep aside Germany to edge closer to semis
Team GB's men's curlers move a step closer to securing a Winter Olympics semi-final place as they compile an accomplished victory over Germany.

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

Golfer Anthony Kim went missing for 12 years. On Sunday, he produced a miracle to win LIV Adelaide
Drug and alcohol addiction saw former world No.6 Anthony Kim leave golf for 12 years. He contemplated suicide before getting sober and returning to golf via the LIV Tour. On Sunday his redemption story peaked as he broke through for his first tournament win in 5796 days.