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. https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cdr40v6y0j7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ryw807133o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyexj7dggpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jqknpkklo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 th... https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0l2rek0dj4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti? BBC Scotland looks at the midfield conundrum facing Scotland boss Steve Clarke. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cqj1z4e21gro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2r3367dnjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yzd4dgxw4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20ygdde4djo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn07y41kn2wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 a... https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c4gyw078vggo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6213rkyp3lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 D... https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c932ll05592o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'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. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c23yvvv7kr3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv3mmlg872o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Officer accused of using AI to 'create evidence' A criminal investigation is launched and the officer removed from frontline duties, say police. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8wppwdxl6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 restrictions. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c24ynjvm43qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Boy, 14, among arrests after man fatally assaulted Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1eylxlyznwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ywgnlq4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0x5lgel5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmdy9vg9jmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8jyd85ejeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c04y70z59y5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxqk6w3wyro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000 Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7070ll021zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74y8qwxw0ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction' At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gy09r507jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj8y2k3v8ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypy0ndvjlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cwydp9463wko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 ... https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c621z2k51rdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Girl, 17, stabbed in the neck in street attack A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, say Lancashire Police. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gypqp0rp9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c932g3v3e13o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 unprecede... https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c0eywew2x90o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 ... https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yze890365o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cvgje542y30o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

England have training equipment stolen England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwyldy8w0jpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddl612l35ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0381xxd7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 s... https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp36z37knlko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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 ... https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq393dz535o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c62132n53exo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup? All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ced48dv99lvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3wyel830w8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry. https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c23yvjpv7kpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The Papers: 'Starmer braced for exodus' and 'Giant of art' The death of celebrated British artist David Hockney features on many of Saturday's front pages. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yz8nyeen6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgjxxz0mp8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point a... https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cjdgnm0m7z8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren C... https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2lyd45wl7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8my1mrv7mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss