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At least 19 people have been killed in an air strike on a suspected rebel camp in Colombian province of Guaviare, according to the country’s military. The attack targeted a dissident faction of the Farc rebel group, which engages in drug trafficking. Colombia’s left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, had in the …

Swansea’s owners are ambitions, and there is an eagerness to ensure an appointment comes sooner rather than later. Minority shareholder and Croatia icon Luka Modric may offer his advice having already played his part in attracting signings. The former Real Madrid midfielder has many big-name contacts in the game, and …

Sir Keir Starmer has said he “never authorised attacks” on cabinet members after his Number 10 team briefed that Wes Streeting was plotting a coup. The prime minister backed his health secretary, who spent the morning batting off overnight claims – which he said came from Number 10 – that …

Veteran lock Steve Cummins has made an early exit from Dragons. The 33-year-old joined from French Top 14 side Pau in the summer of 2024, but made just six appearances for the Rodney Parade club. The 6ft 7ins Australian forward was under contract until next summer but an agreement has …

Defender Alex Greenwood has signed a contract extension with Manchester City that will see her stay with the club until 2027, saying she has “unfinished business”. The England international’s contract was set to run out at the end of the season. “It’s the club I love and the club I …

Goalkeepers: Eartha Cumings (Manchester City), Lee Gibson (Glasgow City), Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Defenders: Georgia Brown (Sporting Club Jacksonville), Jenna Clark (Liverpool), Nicola Docherty (Rangers), Leah Eddie (Rangers), Sophie Howard (Como), Emma Lawton (Celtic), Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton & Hove Albion), Amy Muir (Glasgow City). Midfielders: Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea), Freya Gregory …

Former Newcastle centre Waldouck has worked as Gloucester’s defence coach since 2020 under director of rugby George Skivington. The 38-year-old said he is “thriving” by learning from Mitchell, who has also spent time in charge of New Zealand’s All Blacks, twice worked with England men, and coached in Japan, the …

It was telling that when former Manchester United team-mate John O’Shea, now assistant coach for Republic of Ireland, was asked on Monday how to stop Ronaldo at the Aviva Stadium, he spoke of the need to clear crosses and defend the box. “He doesn’t run much, he’s more of a …

England face New Zealand at Twickenham this weekend and fans inside the ground will have the opportunity to witness their famous haka. Haka are traditional ceremonial dances that originate from native Maori culture in New Zealand. Both the men’s All Blacks and women’s Black Ferns New Zealand rugby teams perform …

Demoff said that Arteta and McVay’s competitive nature “is what drives them”. It is now driving the rest of the organisation too, as the working relationship between KSE’s most prominent coaches embodies how the group wants all of its staff to operate. Besides KSE’s annual team summit, the cross-sport connections …

Yasminara KhanBBC South Investigations BBC Zara was attacked in 2021 by Sudanese refugee Abdelarahman Saleh Adam A woman who was raped by a Sudanese refugee has said she is worried the humanitarian crisis in his home country will prevent him from being deported. Her attacker, Abdelarahman Saleh Adam, was convicted …

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is in talks with the Gordon family over selling back the 25% shareholding he bought in Hibernian for £6m just 20 months ago. (Edinburgh Evening News), external Celtic have joined Sunderland in monitoring midfielder Hossam Essadak, who captained Morocco to the Under-20 World Cup title last …

Manchester United’s Maya Le Tissier talks to BBC Sport’s Simon Stone before their Champions League match against Paris St-Germain on Wednesday. It will be the first time the women’s side has played a European game at Old Trafford. READ MORE: Man Utd want to use Old Trafford match to ‘push …

County’s poor home form – coupled with awful weather conditions – led to a crowd of just 838 turning up for the Exeter tie, adding to a sense of despondency at the club as their Rodney Parade struggles continued. Though County have won their past three away games – a …

Mark SavageMusic correspondent Getty Images Global girl group Katseye. Top row L-R: Lara, Daniela, Sophie. Bottom row L-R: Yoonchae, Manon, Megan The girl group Katseye say they have received multiple online death threats since they made their debut last year. The six-piece, who were recently nominated for best new artist …

The UK has stopped sharing some intelligence with the US on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean following concerns over America’s strikes against the vessels. The US has reported carrying out 14 strikes since September on boats near the Venezuelan coast. The death toll from the US attacks in …

But the award for grandstand finish must go to Peterborough United. Midfielder Donay O’Brien-Brady scored in the 94th minute of their win 2-1 at Crawley Town, ensuring they progressed at the expense of their opponents. Similarly, Gillingham and Wycombe Wanderers had been level on points going into their match at …

Manchester United are in the hunt for highly rated German midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly is on the radar of four Premier League clubs, while the Gunners are yet to open contract talks with boss Mikel Arteta. Manchester United have joined clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and …

The left-sided player recounted some of his family history which made being drafted into the Irish squad special. “My grandfather was a Dubliner who emigrated to the US in 1958, started a family in the US, and I was born in New York City. “This was always a dream of …

Referees and athletic commissions in the United States meet regularly to discuss rules and officiating in MMA. It is at the referee’s discretion whether they deem an eye poke is intentional or not, which affects the resulting punishment. Dean says deducting a point from an opponent, regardless of intention, has …