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BBC Sport asked football fans to rip up the rulebook and suggest one change to the game. Here are the top five talking points from thousands of replies.

Paul Lipscombe used fake names and lied about his age to win over his victims.

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last.

The broadcaster, one of the UK’s most trusted news networks, is under fire for alleged bias in its coverage.

Border Authority hails drones launched at Beitbridge to fight smuggling corruption and illegal entry

The case has been remanded to the 25th of November.

The initiative marks a major milestone for local science and public health

The initiative called Debt and Revenue Collection is a campaign to recoup the monies owed.

The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.

Istanbul’s chief prosecutor accuses Ekrem Imamoglu and 400 others of running a corruption network.

Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.

The spending plan may have passed the Senate, but it’s not yet a done deal in the House.

His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.

They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.

As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

Zuma-Sambudla is accused of fuelling a wave of protests that hit South Africa after her father’s arrest.

The theory test was introduced almost 30 years ago to test a learner’s knowledge of road rules.

Spear’s Magazine has published a list of the best private schools in 2025, featuring a notable all-girls school in KwaZulu-Natal.

The bank looked at anonymised information about spending habits, saving rates and salary increases.

Spies says the environment became intolerable, prompting his early retirement.

This comes after the Mayor of the Naledi Local Municipality, Clifton Groep’s accusations.

NPA head Shamila Batohi refuses to reveal suspended prosecutor’s name and asks to do so in camera.

Hugo Broos said with AFCON now just weeks away, this match will give him an opportunity to have a closer look at other players.

Billy Gilmour may be out of Saturday’s match in Greece but has “a good chance” of being fit for Scotland’s final World Cup qualifier against Denmark, says assistant coach Steven Naismith.

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is charged with misconduct by the FA for allegedly spitting at Leeds fans last month.

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says he is “over the moon” to receive his first senior England call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

Union members at Sheffield Hallam Uni strike in a dispute over job losses, workload and welfare.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s beekeeping industry.

Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper AKA, has reacted as the two suspects in his murder trial have arrived in Durban, South Africa.

US PowerBall winners can choose between taking the prize across 30 annual installments or a lump sum – the preferred option for most winners.

The PowerBall jackpot is at an estimated R31 million, with the next draw set to take place on Tuesday, 11 November.

WIRED spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.

B30 will be the brand’s flagship and, according to it, start with local assembly at its controversial Eastern Cape plant in 2026.

Appearing near stock standard, the concept uses the same V6 engine as the modern Tacoma bakkie.

Cornelius Agoye was filmed supplying Botox to an undercover BBC researcher in a breach of the rules.