Heavy hangs the crown - sadness at Wiggins' troubles

13/05/2025 20:30 BBC

Bradley Wiggins' admission that he was addicted to cocaine after retiring from cycling is a sad chapter in a story that had brought troubles to go with the glory. BBC Sport's Matt Warwick examines Wiggins' character.

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13/05/2025 22:49 BBC

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Israeli warplanes dropped six bombs simultaneously on the hospital, according to local sources....

13/05/2025 17:51 BBC

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13/05/2025 14:53 BBC

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13/05/2025 05:00 BBC

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12/05/2025 16:10 BBC

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12/05/2025 16:01 BBC

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Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire

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12/05/2025 01:49 BBC

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

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11/05/2025 18:37 BBC

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks

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11/05/2025 18:12 BBC

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11/05/2025 15:40 BBC

Steve Rosenberg: Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and Europe

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11/05/2025 10:07 BBC

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10/05/2025 17:39 BBC

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Hollywood blockbusters such and World War Z and Spider-Man, were made closer to home than you think....

10/05/2025 02:18 BBC

The US and China are finally talking. Why now?

Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war....

09/05/2025 22:57 BBC

Starmer joins world leaders in Ukraine to call for ceasefire

The prime minister will join world leaders as they vow to "ratchet up pressure on Russia's war machine"....

09/05/2025 21:50 BBC

Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia face 'double figure sentences'

Six Bulgarians will be sentenced at the Old Bailey in London on Monday for their part in a Russian spy ring....

09/05/2025 18:17 BBC

Steve Rosenberg at Victory Day parade: Russia wants to be seen as unbeatable

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