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Iceland looks to fast-track vote on joining EU

  • Politics
  • Zoya Sheftalovich
  • Feb 23, 2026

A referendum on resuming membership talks had been expected in 2027, but could come as early as this August.

Forget Le Pen. French politics has a new archvillain.

  • Politics
  • Clea Caulcutt
  • Feb 23, 2026

The far-right National Rally wants to build a firewall around the hard-left France Unbowed after the killing of Quentin Deranque.

Saka and Timber partnership among 'best in Europe'

  • Sports
  • Feb 23, 2026

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy looks at how the combination of Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber down the right side tormented Tottenham's defence in Arsenal's 4-1 win over their north London rival...

Referee disallowed Spurs goal for 'soft' push - Given

  • Sports
  • Feb 23, 2026

Match of the Day pundits Shay Given and Danny Murphy believe Tottenham "have a reason to be disappointed" with Randal Kolo Muani's second 'goal' being ruled out for a foul on Arsenal defender Gabriel.

Eze 'wanted to prove something' as he torments Spurs again

  • Sports
  • Feb 22, 2026

For those who have followed Eberechi Eze's career, the sight of him wheeling away to celebrate an important goal towards the end of the season will not come as a surprise. And he 'proved something' as...

Eze torments Spurs again as leaders Arsenal win north London derby

  • Sports
  • Feb 22, 2026

Eberechi Eze torments Tottenham Hotspur again as Arsenal made a title statement of intent by restoring their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points with victory in the north London...

England couldn't match Ireland intensity - analysis

  • Sports
  • Feb 22, 2026

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton are surprised by the nature of England's last two defeats in the Six Nations and feel Steve Borthwick's side couldn't match the "intensity" of Irel...

'England need players able to change tactics during games'

  • Sports
  • Feb 22, 2026

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses what went wrong in England's record home defeat by Ireland and what areas could be improved for the final two rounds of t...

Watkins has to respond to pressure of Abraham's arrival at Villa - Rooney

  • Sports
  • Feb 22, 2026

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney believes Tammy Abraham's arrival at Aston Villa could be key to Ollie Watkins rediscovering his form, as the pressure of competition for his place in the starting...

Why versatility makes Man City's O'Reilly 'remarkable' - Richards

  • Sports
  • Feb 22, 2026

BBC Sport pundit Micah Richards explains why Nico O'Reilly should be one of the first names on the Manchester City team sheet, due to the left back's ability to also play in the number 10 role at an "...

Chelsea's set-piece defending 'too easy' to play against - Richards

  • Sports
  • Feb 21, 2026

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards criticises Chelsea's inability to show "leadership and organisation" in defence, highlighting how Burnley were able to easily attack the home side from set-piece...

Ten-man Chelsea drop points again as Burnley score injury-time equaliser

  • Sports
  • Feb 21, 2026

Chelsea make it 17 points dropped from winning positions in the Premier League this season as Zian Flemming's 93rd minute header gives Burnley a 1-1 draw, after Wesley Fofana is sent off at Stamford B...