Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat? STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a big Roche investment in the U.S., estrogen patch shortag… New solar system models show Earth is no fluke Israel warns Türkiye over ‘dangerous adventures’ in Syria 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 What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat? STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a big Roche investment in the U.S., estrogen patch shortag… New solar system models show Earth is no fluke Israel warns Türkiye over ‘dangerous adventures’ in Syria 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

Sports

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.

Sports · European soccer

Mexico beat Czech Republic to maintain 100% winning record

Mexico score three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points.

Sports · European soccer

What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts?

After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.

Sports · European soccer

South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea

Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.

Sports · European soccer

'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil

Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.

Sports · MLS

Christian Pulisic offers positive injury update before USMNT's World Cup clash

Christian Pulisic has recovered from his calf injury and is available for the match against Turkey.

Sports · MMA

Georges St-Pierre calls for Justin Gaethje to retire

Justin Gaethje can finally call himself the undisputed UFC champion, but questions of retirement remain. Entering the white house to represent his country in front of the presiden…

Sports · European soccer

Scotland face anxious wait after Brazilian lesson in Miami

Reaction to Scotland's disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brazil after sloppy defending.

Sports · MLS

Former River Plate defender set to become Atlanta United's next signing

Paulo Diaz is Atlanta United's new defensive signing.

Sports · European soccer

Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?

Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?

Sports · European soccer

'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes

Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely…

Sports · European soccer

Scotland hopes on the brink following defeat against Brazil

Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril with calamitous defending allowed Brazil to win 3-0 in Miami and fini…

Sports · European soccer

Morocco progress after victory over Haiti

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine score late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta.

Sports · MLS

Why Isn't Heung-Min Son Playing Tonight for South Korea Against South Africa?

Heung-Min Son will not participate in the starting lineup and will see the beggining of the game from the bench. Oh Hyeon-gyu is the replacement for the former Bayern Leverkusen.

Sports · European soccer

'A phenomenal goal!' Isidor hits incredible second for Haiti

Wilson Isidor gives Haiti a lead against Morocco with an "extraordinary" World Cup goal at the Atlanta Stadium.

Sports · European soccer

Rate the players as Scotland face Brazil

Rate the Scotland and Brazil players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Sports · European soccer

Vinicius Jr pounces on Scotland mistake to give Brazil early lead

Brazil forward Vinicius Junior pounces on a mistake by the Scotland defence to give his side an early lead in their World Cup Group C match in Miami.

Sports · European soccer

Switzerland beat Canada but both through to last 32

Switzerland seal their place in the first knockout round of the World Cup by beating co-hosts Canada to top Group B.

Sports · European soccer

Bosnia boost last-32 hopes after win over Qatar

Bosnia-Herzegovina boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages in the World Cup for a first ever time defeating Qatar in their final Group B fixture.

Sports · European soccer

Chelsea eye Lacroix as part of defensive rebuild

Chelsea step up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, who is emerging as a major target this summer.

Sports · European soccer

Scotland keeper Gunn on Man Utd radar - Thursday's gossip

Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn could be a target for Manchester United, while Arsenal continue to pursue Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers and Everton make a move for West Ham …

Sports · European soccer

David scores with first touch for Canada

Canada forward Promise David scores with his first touch to give his side hope in their Group B match against Switzerland in Vancouver.

Sports · European soccer

'What a moment!' Alajbegovic scores stunning opener for Bosnia

18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic scores a superb opening goal for Bosnia in their World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Seattle.