Pressure on as Bayern, Kane set out for only trophy that truly matters
Harry Kane's Bayern Munich host Manchester United on Wednesday, kick-starting their campaign in the competition which matters most to them this season.
Read moreArsenal's Rice ready for first taste of Champions League
Mikel Arteta expects Declan Rice to play a pivotal role in Arsenal's return to the Champions League as the England midfielder prepares to make his debut in the tournament against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
Read moreItaly aim high to avoid Uruguay crosshairs
Italy head into Wednesday's World Cup match against Uruguay in the knowledge that the South Americans will likely have targeted them rather than Pool A heavyweights France and New Zealand.
Read moreErasmus the Springboks puppet master who divides opinion
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus describes himself in his biography as "a quiet, uncomplicated person" and he is far from the extrovert many perceive him to be.
Read morePressure mounts on Man Utd boss Ten Hag as Bayern clash looms
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is starting to feel the heat from frustrated fans of the Red Devils after a disastrous start to the season has left hopes of Premier League glory already looking forlorn.
Read moreBellingham ready for 'real' Madrid debut in Champions League
Jude Bellingham scored for Real Madrid on his debut, and in four of the five matches which have followed, in a superb start to life in the Spanish capital for the former Birmingham boy.
Read moreBaille, Danty make France returns against Namibia
Prop Cyril Baille and centre Jonathan Danty make their comeback from injuries after being named in the France team to face Namibia in their third Rugby World Cup match in Marseille on Thursday.
Read moreThailand's ancient town of Si Thep added to world heritage list
Thailand's ancient ruined town of Si Thep, a 1,500-year-old complex of temples, monasteries and other buildings, was added to UNESCO's world heritage list on Tuesday.
Read more'We need a state': anger among Libya flood survivors
In a Libyan hospital ward, trauma and grief mix with disbelief and anger among the survivors of the flood disaster that killed untold thousands in the devastated city of Derna.
Read moreMusk considers charging all X users monthly fee
Elon Musk has sparked outrage among fans of his social media platform X by suggesting he might introduce a monthly fee for all users, in what would be the biggest shake-up since he took over the site then known as Twitter last October.
Read moreIn The News