Sports correspondent. Covers running, cycling, handball and the domestic sports calendar.
A major new study has identified three times more climate-resilient coral reef than previously known, spanning 71 countries and offering governments a precise map for conservation priorities. The findings, arrive as a potentially powerful El Niño threatens to trigger mass bleaching events worldwide.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his 19th World Cup goal as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, becoming the first player in history to find the net in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
Israeli forces dropped leaflets over the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri on 26 June, ordering residents to leave in the first such order since the latest ceasefire took effect. The move came on the same day Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington
World number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are among the leading players set to restrict their post-match media availability at Wimbledon next week, extending a prize-money dispute that first erupted at the French Open in May.
More than 14,000 runners completed the course on Sunday. Organisers said the mild conditions helped a large share finish under four hours.
Organisers say the changes are designed to reward consistency across the calendar rather than a single strong result.
Eight teams will now qualify for the end-of-season knockout rounds, up from six.