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Douglas Fraser Business/Economy Editor, Scotland BBC The play examines the banking disaster that brought RBS to its knees Douglas Fraser became BBC Scotland’s business and economy editor on the day Royal Bank of Scotland began its downfall, threatening the world economy. He returns to that story as a new play …

Marta scored two late goals as Brazil defended their Copa America Femenina title with a penalty shootout victory over Colombia. A pulsating final in Quito, Ecuador, saw Colombia take the lead three times only for Brazil to peg them back on each occasion. Real Madrid forward Linda Caicedo gave Colombia …

Williams, having supposedly brought disgrace on Harlequins by independently concocting the blood capsule plan, sought advice from the Rugby Players’ Association. They urged him to appeal, to blow the whistle on the whole plot. But the club had other ideas. Williams was offered a new two-year deal, three years of …

Listen on BBC Sounds for more on Captain Haddock When people think of the captain of the Titanic most will think of Edward Smith, with his big white beard, made famous by films telling the story of the ship’s ill-fated maiden voyage. But what not many people know is that …

Imogen Foulkes Geneva correspondent BBC In a small village in Switzerland’s beautiful Loetschental valley, Matthias Bellwald walks down the main street and is greeted every few steps by locals who smile or offer a handshake or friendly word. Mr Bellwald is a mayor, but this isn’t his village. Two months …

Could this be the first time in history a social media spat triggers nuclear escalation? President Donald Trump, offended by posts by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, says he’s ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia. So, how will Moscow respond? Are we on a path to a …

On the evening of the first day of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, India wicketkeeper and vice-captain Rishabh Pant was forced off the field on the back of a buggy after sustaining an injury to his right foot. Pant initially retired but returned to bat …

David Warner says Joe Root will need to “take the surfboard off his front leg” if he and England are to succeed in Australia this winter. Warner, 38, is in England for a stint with London Spirit in The Hundred and while he is looking forward to calling Lord’s home …

BBC In the next 24 hours and then over the following fortnight up until the Spring Statement, the government is going to talk a lot about a broken welfare system that is failing the people who use it, the economy and taxpayers. Taking a tough call on fixing it goes …

They added: “The retirement of Joe’s former squad number is recognition of his impact, not just as a talented football player, but as an incredible person who had a positive impact on everyone who has been touched by his story.” The former Manchester United trainee was first diagnosed with Hodgkin …

Tributes have been paid to popular Irish League figure Aaron Moffett, who has passed away after a car accident in July. The 38-year-old was involved in a car crash on Coolmillish Road near Markethill on 12 July. Moffett had been treated in hospital in Belfast in the weeks following the …

While this summer’s Euro 2025 was marked by record attendances, a smooth operation and memorable performances capped by England’s triumph, the women’s Copa America has suffered in comparison. As Brazil and Colombia prepare for Sunday’s final, the tournament in Ecuador has come in for criticism for poor organisation, low attendances …

US government US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has for the first time visited a controversial Israel- and US-backed aid distribution site in Gaza. Witkoff said the purpose of the trip to a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site was to give Trump “a clear understanding of the …

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Like all young players thrust into the limelight, White admitted Hampton was a “little immature” when they first played together at Birmingham. “Her emotions would take hold of her a lot, which they would do for any 16-year-old, and it was about dealing with the ups and downs. “You won’t …