Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

Viewers continue to tune into talk shows hosted today by the likes of Jonathan Ross and Graham Norton, but what about the likes of Terry Wogan and Michael Parkinson? Here's where the 80s talk show ico ...

From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian’s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by rail ...

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This time we ...

William and Kate's fairytale 2011 wedding may have brought the couple to the forefront of public attention, but it also illuminated the people standing directly beside them. The i ...

While McEnroe went on to win Wimbledon the next two years, 1982 was Jimmy Connors last Wimbledon singles win; together with ...

Judy Garland's "Over The Rainbow" was voted Song Of The Century; Ace of Base hit No. 1; Pete Doherty was born; Paul married Linda; the U.S. charts got Rick-rolled for realsies; R.E.M. dropped “Out of ...

Rob Grant, the writer, who has died aged 70, was the co-creator of one of Britain’s most popular and enduring television comedies, the sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf.

President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted ...

FANS watching Team GB’s bid to win another gold medal at the Winter Olympics fumed about the BBC’s decision to switch channels in the middle of the event. The broadcaster was showing the mixed ...

Watch and read about Bruno Conti’s otherworldly performance for Italy against Diego Maradona and Argentina at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

Ben Houchen’s monthly “hot seat” appearances on BBC Radio Tees have been “paused” by the corporation. The Conservative mayor of the Tees Valley has participated in regular phone-in question and answer ...