How the Prem transfer market got hot

The intrigue and interest around player movements has exploded in recent weeks and could be a useful tool for engaging new fans.

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Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.

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Fifa introduces some £45 World Cup tickets after backlash

Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.

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Chelsea host Palace in Women's FA Cup fourth round

Holders Chelsea are handed a home tie against Crystal Palace in the draw for the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup.

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Mariah Carey to perform at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

American pop superstar Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of next year's Winter Olympics, organisers announce.

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Why are Wales' captains leaving for England?

BBC Sport Wales looks at why Wales' captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are signing for Gloucester and the implications for Welsh rugby.

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Man City favourites and Liverpool in trouble - how WSL stands at winter break

As the Women's Super League pauses for its winter break, BBC Sport looks at how the title race is shaping up - and who looks most likely to finish bottom come May.

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Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win

Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

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Equality boss expects people to 'follow the rules' over single-sex spaces

Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights".

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'Worst 48 hours' since I joined Chelsea - Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the past 48 hours are “the worst” since joining the club last summer.

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Charlotte Church reveals she has ditched deodorant

The Traitors star says she stopped using it because she was concerned about chemicals.

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Does Trump have a plan to reform healthcare in America?

And the president has doubled down on his criticism of Europe.

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Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France

The 120 metre wall was either a fish-trap or a dyke for protection against rising sea-levels, archeologists believe.

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Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers

Lawyers for eight remand prisoners waiting to go on trial say they could die in prison as part of their protest.

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World Cup ticket ballot set to open - here's all you need to know

The main ticket ballot for next summer's World Cup in North America opens on Thursday with 'record high' prices for fans.

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Man charged after Bournemouth's Semenyo racially abused

The Bournemouth forward reported racial abuse during his side's Premier League game at Liverpool.

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Non-league Macclesfield to host holders Palace in FA Cup third round

Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.

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Asylum seekers, 17, sentenced for girl's rape

A judge has lifted reporting restrictions on naming the attackers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niaza.

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Guehi scores late header to secure Crystal Palace win over Fulham

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi scores a late header for a 2-1 win against Fulham which moves them into the top four in the Premier League.

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Chelsea unbeatable no more - is WSL now Man City's to lose?

After 585 days, and 34 Women's Super League games, Chelsea's unbeaten domestic league run is at an end - so is it now Manchester City's title to lose?

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Evening World Cup kick-offs for England, but Scotland face 2am opener

England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.

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Reform revokes council leader's party membership

It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media.

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Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse

Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

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Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

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'I am a leader, not a boss' - Celtic's Nancy

Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as "a leader" first and foremost after arriving as manager.

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Nancy takes Celtic job and vows 'exciting football'

Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.

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'Our only son' - Matthew Perry's parents want lengthy sentence for doctor who supplied ketamine

Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.

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Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit

Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.

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Sutton's predictions v Tailenders host Felix White

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Felix White - and AI - with his predictions for the midweek Premier League fixtures.

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Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair'

The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.

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OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

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