Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
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July 12, 2026
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He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
'She departs the grand, old stage' - Knight's final dismissal
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July 12, 2026
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In her final England appearance, Heather Knight makes 13 before she's caught by Richa Ghosh as England fall to 34-4, chasing 457 to win the one-off Test against India at Lord's.
Ryu claims second major of season at Evian Championship
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July 12, 2026
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South Korea's Haeran Ryu says it feels like she was in an "unreal dream" after claiming her second major title in the space of two weeks by defeating Brooke Henderson in a play-off at the Evian Championship.
Things to Know About the (Shocking) Death of Lindsey Graham
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July 12, 2026
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Some things to know about the shocking death of Senator Lindsey Graham, including how he died, what happens to his Senate seat, Trump’s reaction, and more.
'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
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July 12, 2026
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The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in one of the villages hit hardest by Spain's deadly wildfires.
David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93
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July 12, 2026
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Willey is best known for covering the Vatican, and reported on five popes during his long career.
Test Match Special Podcast
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July 12, 2026
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Reaction as McCullum is sacked as red-ball coach and ECB CEO Richard Gould explains why.
First ball, final time - Beaumont ends England career with golden duck
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July 12, 2026
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In the final innings of her international career, Tammy Beaumont is bowled first ball by India's Kranti Goud at Lord's on day three of the one-off Test, with England needing 457 to win.
Quirke gets England call-up for Argentina clash
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July 12, 2026
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Scrum-half Raffi Quirke is called into the England squad for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Argentina.
Thank you and goodbye to Knight's game-changing legacy
Ffion Wynne
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July 12, 2026
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Heather Knight leaves behind a legacy to English cricket that goes far beyond the numbers on the field, writes Ffion Wynne.