US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
Fin Smith sets England autumn ultimatum to hit form
England fly-half Fin Smith says an under-par autumn would trigger fundamental questions about the team’s direction.
England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to take T20 series win
England’s impressive T20 form continues as they thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets in Cardiff to seal the series with a match to spare.
England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win
England comfortably chase a below-par target of 146 to thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets and seal the three-match T20 series with a game to spare.
Canadians welcome closer ties with Europe as tensions simmer with US
Toronto residents tell the BBC they are excited by the possibility of working and studying in the EU.
'Built differently' – Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is “built differently” after an MRI scan uncovered an “abnormality” in her hamstring.
Abhishek hits fastest century in full-member T20s
Abhishek Sharma hits a 30-ball century – the fastest in a T20 international between two full-member nations – in India’s third T20 against Afghanistan.
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting
Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump’s help when he hosts the country’s leader next week.
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.
