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New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right
Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole
George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Newsiline summari...
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Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?
Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup? Newsiline...
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The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Raducanu overcomes injury to reach Queen's semis
Emma Raducanu overcomes an injury scare to beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3 7-5 and join fellow Briton Katie Boulter in the Queen's semi-finals. Newsiline summa...
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Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener
Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balcony
The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti?
BBC Scotland looks at the midfield conundrum facing Scotland boss Steve Clarke. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links rea...
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Thousands gather for anti-racism rally in Belfast after disorder
Protesters gather at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission
Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday following the nightclub incident that has caused the captain to miss England's second Test against...
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Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal
Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have backed the women who have come forward to speak out in BBC investigation into David Sullivan and agreed d...
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In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday
The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Joy - and a bit of rivalry - at millionth parkrun
The millionth parkrun event takes place in Bushy Park - where the idea was born 22 years ago. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Officer accused of using AI to 'create evidence'
A criminal investigation is launched and the officer removed from frontline duties, say police. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Boy, 14, among arrests after man fatally stabbed
Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reade...
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Social media ban unenforceable, online safety charity warns
The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years. Newsiline summar...
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Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief
Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel res...
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Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?
If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 br...
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Balogun stars in impressive USA win over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium. Newsiline s...
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VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans
The United States open their World Cup campaign with a fine win - but not before a sequence of events that left everyone scratching their heads. Newsiline...
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Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom
Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's unprecedented show at the White House on...
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Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot
Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay. Newsiline summarises...
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England have training equipment stolen
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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US military killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in strike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote on Truth social with a video appearing to show the airstrike. News...
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David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life. Newsil...
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Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100
The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010. Newsiline summarises this report...