Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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New solar system models show Earth is no fluke Private equity firm Apollo confirms data breach amid hacking wave targeting financial giants Russia helping Serbia fight wildfires without any conditions — former PM Russian weightlifter wins gold at European youth championships Delivery of diesel fuel to Zaporozhye NPP impossible due to Ukrainian attacks — plant Poland plans to deploy missiles with range of over 1,000 km in its east — defense ministry Blue Eye Samurai’s second season will hit Netflix in January BRICS countries support GFCN’s initiative to develop centers to combat disinformation New solar system models show Earth is no fluke Private equity firm Apollo confirms data breach amid hacking wave targeting financial giants Russia helping Serbia fight wildfires without any conditions — former PM Russian weightlifter wins gold at European youth championships Delivery of diesel fuel to Zaporozhye NPP impossible due to Ukrainian attacks — plant Poland plans to deploy missiles with range of over 1,000 km in its east — defense ministry Blue Eye Samurai’s second season will hit Netflix in January BRICS countries support GFCN’s initiative to develop centers to combat disinformation

Sports

Sports · European soccer

Godfrey signs new three-year deal with London City

England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year contract with London City Lionesses.

Sports · NFL

Detroit Lions star Terrion Arnold arrested on kidnapping, armed robbery charges

Accused of being ‘primary conspirator’ in targeted plotFlorida attorney: Potential sentence is up to life in prisonTeam decline to comment on cornerback’s situationDetroit Lions s…

Sports · European soccer

Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland await fate

BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.

Sports · European soccer

If VAR is supposed to help, why do so many football fans hate it? – video

The video assistant referees, or VAR, are highly trained match officials who are supposed to assist the on-field refereeing team with decisions by watching the game from a box ful…

Sports · European soccer

York host Bristol Rovers and Rochdale visit Newport

Promoted York City host Bristol Rovers in their first League Two game of the season after a decade away from the EFL.

Sports · European soccer

Leicester start League One season at Notts County

Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.

Sports · European soccer

League Two fixtures: Your club-by-club guide

The League Two fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released and here is where you can find links to your team's full fixture list.

Sports · European soccer

League One fixtures: Your club-by-club guide

The League One fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released - find your club's full list here.

Sports · European soccer

Championship fixtures: Your club-by-club guide

See your Championship club's full fixture list for the forthcoming 2026-27 season.

Sports · European soccer

Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend

Relegated Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.

Sports · European soccer

BBC and Sidemen to host World Cup watchalong

BBC Sport and YouTube collective the Sidemen team up for a World Cup watchalong on Thursday.

Sports · European soccer

How brands banned from the World Cup became the story

When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.

Sports · European soccer

Hearts closing in on Vrancken as new boss

Hearts are moving closer to appointing Belgian football's manager of the year, Wouter Vrancken, as the club's new head coach.

Sports · European soccer

Pochettino has US believing they can be World Cup winners

Mauricio Pochettino has united the USA fans and players in a belief that they are capable of winning the World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

French footballer Kies, 21, dies from drowning

French footballer Kenzo Kies has died at the age of 21 after drowning in the Rhone river.

Sports · Boxing

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis: ‘It means everything to be a Philadelphia fighter. We always find a way to win’

Ahead of Saturday’s title unification fight in Brooklyn, the unbeaten American talks about family legacy, putting on for North Philly and life as one of boxing’s most feared fight…

Sports · European soccer

The Gakpo conundrum facing Liverpool

Cody Gakpo is thriving with the Netherlands but increased competition means his Liverpool future is uncertain.

Sports · European soccer

World Cup: Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances

Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances and life as a goalkeeper.

Sports · European soccer

Bologna open talks for Rangers' Raskin - gossip

Rangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...

Sports · European soccer

Neymar - the return of Brazil's forgotten hero

BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen delves into the return of Brazil's Neymar against Scotland.

Sports · MMA

Paddy Pimblett: 'I don't think Ilia Topuria ever comes back the same'

Former two-division champion Ilia Topuria suffered his first career defeat at UFC Freedom 250, losing the 155-pound championship to Justin Gaethje. The fight ended at the conclusi…

Sports · European soccer

Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their say

BBC Sport reporters have their say on the best stadium experiences at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 18

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Sports · European soccer

'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage

Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.