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Is the new Fire TV Stick 4K really faster? It depends
Last week, Amazon launched a new Fire TV Stick 4K with a bold claim: It’s nearly 20 to 40 percent faster, the company says, than “a similarly priced 4K streaming stick from another leading brand.” Amazon won’t name the competitor, but in my own tests, the advantage over comparably priced streamers...

How Brighton attract and develop the best young players ahead of their rivals
Brighton sporting director Mike Cave discusses Brighton's transfer policy and how the club signs and nurtures the best young talent in the game.

Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC revealed secret release
Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in August 2025, after serving less than half his sentence.

Gazans face near-daily Israeli strikes a year into ceasefire
The ceasefire saw thousands of Palestinians held by Israel released in return for the remaining hostages held in Gaza.

Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.

Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
The bodies of Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters were pulled from the sea in May.

Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia
The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Can Australia overcome their biggest problem against the Proteas?
Australia slid to defeat and ignominy in South Africa in 2018 by failing to make big runs. Eight years on, the batting unit looks more vulnerable than ever.

Wakefield top as all 14 Super League clubs stay for 2027
The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with Grand Final winners Wakefield Trinity topping the IMG ratings.

Engine size limits and working with Iraola - the Liverpool academy approach
Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe talks to BBC Sport about the value and future of Liverpool's academy.

Snakes and jungle mind games as Bottas cycles to Singapore GP
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says he was chased by dogs, saw snakes and leapt over a lizard as he cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for this weekend's Grand Prix.

Cornell rape case accuser has received ‘threats’, attorney tells BBC
Thomas Giuffra is representing a woman, known in legal documents as Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a frat house on campus in 2024.

Husband accused of GP murder appears at Crown Court
Mark Cain is accused of murdering his wife Hannah Cain, who was found dead at home on Sunday.

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded bus in the frontline city to kill as many civilians as possible.

Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain
Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Pride confident after weighing up Headley Grange’s Alan Brown defence
Joe Pride expects Headley Grange to challenge again with a similar weight and better draw in his Alan Brown Stakes defence.

Latrell coy on NRL future as World Cup looms
Kangaroos star Latrell Mitchell is focused on the World Cup, despite question marks over his contract.