Why is it so hard to break into the NFL?
As Louis Rees-Zammit becomes the latest ‘crossover athlete’ unable to make the NFL transition, BBC Sport looks at why it’s so hard to break through. BBC News
MasterChef returns after Wallace and Torode sacked
Gregg Wallace and John Torode were both sacked following a report into conduct on the BBC show. BBC News
Fever’s Sophie Cunningham appears to be hit by sex toy after lamenting possibility of it happening
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham appeared to be hit by a projectile sex toy during Tuesday night’s game vs. the Los Angeles Sparks. The incident came in the final minutes…
Oceangate’s Titan whistleblower: ‘People were sold a lie’
A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded. BBC News
Norris and Piastri ‘will not properly fall out’
McLaren boss Zak Brown says team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will “not properly fall out” as their title fight comes to a head. BBC News
US-India relations hit new low despite Trump-Modi bromance: What’s next?
India won’t give up on Russia or its strategic autonomy, experts say, even as areas of friction with the US grow. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Charity and M&S work to cut school uniform costs
Parents can donate uniforms to Autism Jersey to get discounts on new school clothes. BBC News
Flooring rules change ‘positive’ for tenants
Tenants in States housing say it will give families a “head start” financially. BBC News
Debt, delays & desperation – how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans
The BBC talks to Sheffield Wednesday fans to understand how they are being affected by the Championship club’s financial turmoil. BBC News
Taster finds 32 plates of peas a day appealing
Professional taster Michelle Lawrie samples 32 plates of peas at work then has them for her tea. BBC News
Russia, China naval forces to carry out joint Asia Pacific patrol: Report
Russian Pacific Fleet says joint patrol with China in the Asia Pacific will follow naval drill in the Sea of Japan. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
More than 100 missing after flash floods in India
Many rescue teams have been unable to reach the area because of damaged roads and bad weather. BBC News
UN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk ‘catastrophic consequences’
The UN’s assistant secretary general says reports of the possible move are “deeply alarming”. BBC News
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by record bleaching as oceans warm
New Australian government report finds coral decline across the reef due to ‘climate change-induced heat stress’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Italian law would regulate gender transition treatment for minors
The Italian government, under new legislation, would tighten controls on the supply of gender transition medical treatment for minors, according to a draft law. The law was passed by Italy’s…
Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China
Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang are accused of exporting the chips from the US to China through Singapore and Malaysia. BBC News
The Papers: ‘£50bn black hole’ and parental help from a princess
Wednesday’s papers lead on the next budget, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure to stick to her spending promises. BBC News
Trump says four candidates in running for Fed chair, rules out Bessent
US president says the Treasury secretary wishes to stay in his current role. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Russia protests Israeli settler attack on diplomatic vehicle in West Bank
Moscow says Israeli troops did not intervene as settlers attacked a Russian diplomatic vehicle and threatened diplomats. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera