Star Entertainment finds cash under mattress for executive bonuses

Star Entertainment may have spent the past four or so years trying to shake off its “embattled” status, but that hasn’t stopped the company handing out generous executive bonuses.

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How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened

Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.

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Barcola - Liverpool's £123m 'grasshopper' who has overcome setbacks

As Liverpool complete a £123m transfer for Bradley Barcola, BBC Sport looks at how he has ridden triumphs and setbacks to reach the top with the help of his family.

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Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl

The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.

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Decades on from backpacking, I nervously returned to a ‘challenging’ destination

I’m out of practice at being out of my comfort zone when I arrive in Shanghai, but I needn’t have worried.

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The risk factor in child sexual abuse that we cannot afford to ignore

Offline and online, the number of Australian men committing child sexual abuse is disturbingly high. It’s time to disrupt the cycle.

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South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series

World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series at 1-1.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

Day 2 highlights from the second Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's.

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The soldier who could never quite leave the army behind

A solemn Last Post ceremony will be held on Saturday for a fallen commando from Australia’s longest war. Those attending want to make sure it will not be followed by its longest silence.

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Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.

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Sydney student princess joins Norwegian royals at king’s bedside

Crowds gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo after news emerged that Europe’s oldest living monarch is in a “very serious” condition in hospital.

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The solution to overtourism in Bali? Free flights elsewhere

Garuda is the latest airline to offer free flights to persuade tourists to visit places beyond the obvious.

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Newcastle sign Gonzalez from Man City for £52m

Newcastle United sign Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez for a fee which could rise to £52m.

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Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap

Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.

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Littler's Players Championship hopes dented

Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.

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Call for MH17-style international probe into Zomi Frankcom killing

Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada are being urged to consider launching a joint criminal investigation into the fatal Israeli drone strike.

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Villa in talks with Club Brugge for defender Ordonez

Aston Villa are working on a move for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after failing to agree a deal with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

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The CBA boss, the TV anchor – and the Spotify playlist

It looks like Matt Comyn and Laura Jayes had a shared playlist on Spotify in April, which we’ve seen a screenshot of but which has since gone dark.

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Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery

Ollie Watkins' absence in Aston Villa's thrashing at Brighton is a question for the striker, says boss Unai Emery.

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Tarling third in Vuelta opener after brother's death

Britain's Josh Tarling finishes third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana just eight days after his brother Fin lost his life in a crash.

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Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots

A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

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It would be 'nice to have choice' over Ashes venues - Root

Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.

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Labor and Coalition unite to ringfence AI from One Nation backlash

A Coalition olive branch to Anthony Albanese comes as the prime minister prepares to confront conservative states over the use of fossil fuels to power the data centre boom.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

Day 2 highlights from the Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

New captain, new coach and some old faces. England start the series at Headingley

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Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

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House once owned by Geelong Grammar gets a glow-up, resells for $17 million-plus

The house in Toorak last traded for $6 million, and has been transformed - and it’s not the only prestige sale in recent weeks.

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‘Total disregard’: Top officials warned Labor on NZ rules before Kiwi migrants surged

The burst in New Zealanders coming to Australia has been one of the biggest blowouts in the net overseas migration rate since the pandemic.

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Australia's Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

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The fake Alan Kohler interview that shows a type of scam that’s on the rise

The corporate regulator says bogus investment claims using AI-generated images of famous Australians are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

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Dirt files, Fiji trips and Double Bay pubs: Five things we learnt from Operation Rosny week three

If the first rule of ICAC is “don’t lie to ICAC”, the second rule is don’t talk about being summonsed to a secret hearing and what evidence you gave.

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Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve

The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.

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Morocco arrests 111 migrants in second Ceuta migrant rush

Hundreds of migrants tried to enter the Spanish enclave in North Africa, after social media posts called for another mass crossing.

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Builder of Packer-backed luxury Toorak project put Gatto on the payroll

The payments went to Mick Gatto as the company allegedly sought to smooth problems with the CFMEU.

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Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches

The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.

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GB teenager Nowacki wins dramatic European gold

British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

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The discovery that could turn mosquito bites into vaccine booster shots

The Australian research is aimed at a disease that kills more than half a million people every year.

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Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.

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Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different

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Liverpool sign Araujo on loan from Barcelona

Liverpool sign Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy.

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Alien space warrior vs right-wing populist: the UK election that is beyond a joke

The prospect of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage being humiliated by Count Binface in this week’s byelection generated global headlines. But the joke is wearing thin in Clacton.

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Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa

France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.

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No pyramids, but this historic city is a true highlight of Egypt

On a visit to Luxor, take your time, and prepare to be gobsmacked by its rich archeological bounty.

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Flintoff leaves England Lions head coach role

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff steps down as head coach of England Lions.

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Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure

Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

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Police injured as protesters descend on homes for asylum seekers in England

One officer was hit by a rock and another was bitten as the angry crowd gathered in the Norfolk town of Thetford.

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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer

Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

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Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill

Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career.

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‘Beyond in love with our girlie’: Princess Eugenie gives birth to daughter

The princess and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, already have two sons. The King and Queen were delighted with the news, Buckingham Palace said.

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Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

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Why Australian swimming great was moved to tears by a new tattoo in Glasgow

As Australia celebrated another dominant Commonwealth Games campaign, Petria Thomas ensured Glasgow 2026 would stay with her forever.

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Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

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Man warns of difficulties faced in crossing to Ceuta

On the Moroccan border, a man speaks about the difficulties of crossing.

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