Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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China rejects US demand to join ‘toughest ever’ Iran sanctions Russia’s beauty industry sees wave of business closures as tax burden grows Brazil to build ties with Russia without regard for US threats — Lula da Silva’s ally Russia exports over 1,300 tonnes of grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan Deaths of ‘Iranian leaders’ hindering deal with US — Trump Trump signs a memo to clear the regulatory path to three launches a day Russia attacks Ukraine-Moldova border checkpoint for second night in a row Russia’s Garpiya is sole exported loitering munition with 1,000 km range — Rosoboronexport China rejects US demand to join ‘toughest ever’ Iran sanctions Russia’s beauty industry sees wave of business closures as tax burden grows Brazil to build ties with Russia without regard for US threats — Lula da Silva’s ally Russia exports over 1,300 tonnes of grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan Deaths of ‘Iranian leaders’ hindering deal with US — Trump Trump signs a memo to clear the regulatory path to three launches a day Russia attacks Ukraine-Moldova border checkpoint for second night in a row Russia’s Garpiya is sole exported loitering munition with 1,000 km range — Rosoboronexport

Sports

Sports · European soccer

‘Would you say it to someone’s face?’ Ellen White on going from player to pundit

In this week’s newsletter we speak to the Lionesses’ record scorer, who has been inducted to the hall of fame at the National Football MuseumFor a generation of England fans she w…

Sports · European soccer

Quiz: Name every team England have played in World Cup knockouts

England and Thomas Tuchel will want to match the achievements of the nation's famous side that lifted the World Cup trophy in 1966. Can you name every side they have ever faced in…

Sports · Boxing

Tyson Fury’s Next Opponent Beat Three Men in a Cage — Twice

Tyson Fury’s next opponent once stepped into a cage to fight three men at the same time. He did it twice. When Fury announced he would face Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24, mo…

Sports · European soccer

Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup

Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.

Sports · European soccer

Has football fever taken hold in the US?

With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport's reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed.

Sports · MMA

Gillian Robertson admits to smoking weed every day

Those that follow UFC women's strawweight contender Gillian Robertson on social media know that she is a regular consumer of marijuana. She often posts videos and photos showing h…

Sports · European soccer

Hull avoid points deduction by selling players

Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling two players hours before Tuesday's deadline.

Sports · European soccer

More than the Score

Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral discusses his excitement ahead of playing Argentina

Sports · European soccer

Egypt optimistic Salah will be fit to face Australia

Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday's last-32 game in Dallas.

Sports · European soccer

Who is Pep Chavarria and why do Chelsea want the Spanish left-back?

Pep Chavarria is certainly not your typical Chelsea signing. He did not make his debut in Spain’s top flight until he was 24 years old. His European bow came aged 27 in October in…

Sports · MMA

Paddy Pimblett: 'Ilia Topuria is a fat featherweight'

Former two-division UFC champion Ilia Topuria put together one of the greatest three-fight winning streaks in the promotion's history to capture the 145-pound and 155-pound champi…

Sports · European soccer

Scouting DR Congo - where England can win the game

England play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. BBC Sport looks at what dangers the African side possess.

Sports · European soccer

Three killed in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.

Sports · NBA

What’s next for LeBron James: a Curry alliance, return to Cleveland or a Wembanyama mentor?

The 41-year-old says he intends to continue his career after his departure from the Lakers. There are several intriguing options to considerIt’s official: LeBron James will not fi…

Sports · European soccer

Beccacece reign as Ecuador manager over after exit

Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece says he is leaving his role following his side's World Cup exit against Mexico.

Sports · European soccer

Midfielder Neil joins Rangers from Sunderland

Dan Neil expects "a very similar feeling" of trying to meet expectations after joining Rangers from Sunderland on a three-year deal.

Sports · European soccer

Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone

England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Sports · European soccer

Villa sign Denmark striker Vangsgaard

Amalie Vangsgaard says she is "very excited for this new adventure" after joining Aston Villa from Juventus.

Sports · European soccer

Football Daily

Tim Ream on leading the USA, legacy and his famous blonde hair.

Sports · MMA

Khamzat Chimaev accuses Sean Strickland of running from rematch

Khamzat Chimaev made the walk to the octagon inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 9 as the undefeated middleweight champion of the world. He faced former trai…

Sports · Boxing

Itauma ordered to hold talks over IBF title fight

Briton Moses Itauma is ordered to hold talks with Cuba's Frank Sanchez about fighting for the IBF heavyweight title vacated by Oleksandr Usyk.

Sports · European basketball

Shaquielle McKissic inks contract with Turk Telekom after leaving Olympiacos

After becoming a EuroLeague champion, 35-year-old Shaquielle McKissic takes his talents to the BKT EuroCup The post Shaquielle McKissic inks contract with Turk Telekom after leavi…

Sports · European soccer

Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbingMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Who has scored the most goals at a Worl…

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Steph Curry named finalist for Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award

Steph Curry has watched the NBA rearrange itself like furniture in someone else’s house. Meanwhile he didn’t move; he didn’t have to. While the whole league has been playing music…