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With the first attack of the game and only two minutes on the clock, Crusaders hit the front. The ball was crossed into the Carrick box and former Ayr man Fraser Bryden was on hand to head into the right-hand corner of the goal. On 21 minutes, Crusaders had a …

De Gea had gone off by then, replaced before the final whistle. He was given a standing ovation, echoing the reception he got when he came out for the warm-up and again at the start of the game, by an Old Trafford crowd in excess of 60,000. It was the …

Survivors of the Nagasaki atomic bomb pledged to make it the last place on Earth to suffer that fate on the 80th anniversary of the disaster. At 11.02am on 9 August 1945, the United States dropped the nuclear bomb on the southern Japanese city – three days after one was …

Manchester United have completed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in a deal worth £73.7m. The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3m, with the remainder in add-ons. The Slovenia international is United’s third major signing in attack following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha for £62.5m and …

The location of Alaska is unexpected. Although close to Russia geographically – less than three miles away at the narrowest point – it’s a very long way from neutral ground. The expectation was they would meet somewhere in the middle. Saudi Arabia perhaps, or the United Arab Emirates. But no, …

Wembley Stadium is investigating claims up to 200 people were able to sneak into its Oasis concerts without tickets. Oasis played the iconic London venue on five nights between 25 July and 3 August as part of their Live 25 reunion tour. Tickets sold out in hours after the band …

Mexico has said US military would not be entering its territory following reports that President Donald Trump had directed the Pentagon to target Latin American drug cartels. “The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. “We co-operate, we collaborate, …

The two automatic promotion places are a one-season deal. In the 2026-27 campaign, second place in WSL2 will mean a play-off against the 13th-placed WSL side, with third missing out. This adds a sense of urgency for sides in the highly competitive WSL2. Last season eight of the 11 sides …

The Football Association (FA) says the Community Shield is “incomparable” to any other trophy as fans debate whether it is a major piece of silverware. The one-off competitive fixture is recognised as a domestic ‘super cup’ by the FA – and a game that “captures the excitement” of the new …

The UK and four allies have criticised Israel’s decision to launch a new large-scale military operation in Gaza – warning it will “aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation” in the territory. The foreign ministers of Britain, Australia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand said in a joint statement that the offensive will …

Alice Cullinane BBC News, West Midlands Stray Cats Rescue Team West Midlands Little Red was just days old when he fell into a wall cavity A kitten has been reunited with the firefighters who spent seven hours rescuing him from a wall cavity. Little Red, named after the Red Watch …

A number of clubs are thought to have expressed an interest in Hojlund, 23, in the knowledge United are willing to negotiate over his release. It is understood Milan are keen, although they would only want a loan initially as they, like United, are hindered financially by an absence from …

In August 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. BBC climate and science reporter Esme Stallard explains why 80 years on, the radiation from the explosions is undetectable. World War Two in Europe ended in May 1945 but the Allies, including the …

Donald Trump has announced his “highly anticipated” meeting with Vladimir Putin will take place next Friday in the US state of Alaska. The two presidents are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine with the talks potentially leading to a breakthrough in Mr Trump’s effort to end the conflict. However …

Paris St-Germain expect offers for Gianluigi Donnarumma, Newcastle are set to make improved bid for Yoane Wissa and open talks over move for Randal Kolo Muani. Paris St-Germain expect offers from Chelsea, Manchester United or Inter Milan for Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, who has become surplus to requirements at …

Reuters The US ambassador to Israel has criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s reaction to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan The UK would have lost World War Two if Sir Keir Starmer had been its leader at the time, the US ambassador to Israel has suggested in an attack on …

Marc-Andre ter Stegen hopes to “resolve the situation constructively” at Barcelona after he was stripped of the club captaincy following disciplinary proceedings. The German goalkeeper’s dispute is centred on his recovery from back surgery in July. Barcelona would reportedly be able clear 80% of his wages until mid-season if the …

Reuters Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says a newly adopted five-point plan is aimed “defeating Hamas” and “concluding the war” Israel has strongly rejected criticism from world leaders after its security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. Defence minister Israel Katz said countries that condemn Israel and threaten …

Striker Nicolas Jackson has agreed with Chelsea that he can leave the club. The 24-year-old trained alone on Friday amid reported transfer interest from Newcastle after they missed out on signing Manchester United-bound Benjamin Sesko. He was left out of the squad for Friday’s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen. A move …

A rockfall has taken place at the Giant’s Causeway, one of Northern Ireland’s most famous sites. A part of the Loom area of the Causeway, near Bushmills, County Antrim, has been cordoned off. A spokesperson for the National Trust, which oversees the World Heritage Site, said “rockfalls do occasionally occur”. …