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SportAI illustrationFIFA announces USA to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
FIFA to stage inaugural Women's Club World Cup, with 16 of football's top teams, in United States in 2028.
22 Oct 2026
PoliticsTrump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.
22 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueSutton's predictions v Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner, Simon
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner Simon, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
22 Oct 2026
SportWRU loses £18m and says four regions unsustainable
The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.
22 Oct 2026
SportSherrock one of 24 'amateurs' taking on Littler
Women's world number three Fallon Sherrock is named among the 24 contestants bidding to beat Luke Littler in a new Netflix special.
22 Oct 2026
BreakingDowning Street rejects Witkoff’s description of Putin as a ‘humanitarian’
No 10 says Russian president ‘has killed thousands of people, both innocent Ukrainians and his own people’Downing Street has rejected the description of Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” made by Donald Trump’s chief negotiator on the Ukraine war.Steve Witkoff met the Russian president in St Petersburg on Wednesday as he sought to make a new push to end the invasion of Ukraine, with the US putting
22 Oct 2026
BusinessRevealed: billionaire Reform donor was in business with foundation linked to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel FarageNigel Farage’s newest billionaire donor was in business with a powerful Iranian religious foundation under the authority of the country’s supreme leader, raising questions about his past dealings with the hardline republic.Hossein Ghandehari, also called
22 Oct 2026
ImmigrationAI illustrationItaly and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
More than 70,000 people entered Ceuta irregularly from Morocco, triggering border security concerns in the EU bloc.
22 Oct 2026
BreakingIsraeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl
Four Palestinians killed as Israeli military expands control across Gaza, displacing millions and destroying homes.
22 Oct 2026
SportAI illustrationSouth Africa crush Australia by an innings to level cricket Test series
South Africa storm back to crush Australia by an innings in the second Test and level the series 1-1 with one to play.
22 Oct 2026
SportTitans release Elliott for pulling gun in car park
Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott is released by the Tennessee Titans after he pulled a gun in the car park of the team facility.
22 Oct 2026
SportThe rising French star whose dad won Rugby World Cup with England
Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.
22 Oct 2026
SportFernandes to remain Man Utd captain despite outburst
Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
22 Oct 2026
PoliticsUK needs to be ready for emergencies and hostile acts, warns Streeting
The defence secretary warned the public and businesses needed to think about how they would cope with natural disasters and cyber attacks.
22 Oct 2026
Worldمصر تدعو لبحث كل الخيارات للتوصل إلى حل سياسي بين السعودية والحوثيين
قال وزير الخارجية المصري بدر عبد العاطي، الخميس، إنه يتعين بحث جميع الخيارات للتوصل إلى حل سياسي بين المملكة العربية السعودية والحوثيين، مؤكدا "تضامن مصر الكامل" مع الرياض. وتأتي تصريحات الوزير في وقت تجددت فيه الأعمال العدائية بين التحالف بقيادة السعودية والحوثيين المدعومين من إيران منذ يوليو/تموز، بعد انهيار هدنة استمرت لسنوات، وتصاعدت وتيرتها مع شن الجماعة هجوما واسعا سيطرت خلاله على مناطق ساحل
22 Oct 2026
Healthالحليب الخام: ما حقيقة فوائده الصحية وهل شربه آمن؟
تتزايد عمليات البحث عن الحليب الخام، فيما يشيد مؤثرون بفوائده الصحية المزعومة. من التغذية وصحة الأمعاء إلى الحساسية وخطر التسمّم الغذائي، إليكم ما يقوله الخبراء وأحدث الأدلة بشأن شرب الحليب غير المبستر.
22 Oct 2026
WorldAI illustrationReal Madrid’s complaint over La Liga chief’s Nazi slant sent to tribunal
La Liga chief Javier Tebas compared Real Madrid's communication to Nazi propaganda and now faces a tribunal in Spain.
22 Oct 2026
SportWhat are Real's attacking options during Vinicius Jr ban?
Real Madrid’s attacking options are expanding under Jose Mourinho, with Endrick, Yan Diomande and Carlos Espi offering fresh solutions in the final third.
22 Oct 2026
CultureCouncil vows support for 'Toxic Town' public inquiry
Martin Griffiths, Reform-UK Leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."
22 Oct 2026
PoliticsFour London councils challenge funding reforms
Three Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes.
22 Oct 2026
PoliticsUK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables
Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
22 Oct 2026
CultureBurnham to become first PM to appear on Gogglebox in episode filmed at No 10
The PM is heard having a long discussion about crisps in the trailer to the show, which is in aid of Stand Up To CancerFrom ranking his favourite crisps in the pub to complaining about people watching TikToks out loud on the train, Andy Burnham has made efforts to show he has the common touch.Now he will become the first prime minister to appear on the popular TV show Gogglebox, in a special chari
22 Oct 2026
Educationالحجاب في الإسلام: هل فرضه القرآن أم التفسير؟
هل فرض الإسلام على المرأة تغطية شعرها؟ أم أن الحجاب، كما نعرفه اليوم، نتاج تفسيرات فقهية وأعراف اجتماعية اكتسبت مع مرور الزمن صفة الإلزام الديني؟ من أذربيجان، حيث أثار منع طالبات محجبات من دخول مدارسهن جدلا واسعا حول العلمانية وحرية المعتقد، ننطلق لفتح ملف يتجاوز حدود هذا البلد، ويمس علاقة الدين بجسد المرأة وحريتها في الاختيار.
22 Oct 2026
Businessمظاهرات فرنسا: حالة من القلق تسود التجار خشية وقوع أعمال تخريب جديدة
أعرب ملاك المتاجر في فرنسا عن قلقهم من وقوع أعمال تخريب في الـ24 من أكتوبر المقبل إذ من المتوقع تجدد المظاهرات يقدّر ممثلو قطاع التجارة حجم الأضرار الناجمة عن أعمال النهب والتخريب السابقة بـ"مئات الملايين". حتى الآن أحصت الحكومة نحو ثلاثة آلاف متجر متضرر وخصصت قروض مالية للمتضررين بفائدة 0 بالمئة.
22 Oct 2026