Star of Sandpapergate gives Australia a Test batting lesson

Aiden Markram hasn’t just put own name in lights - he’s placed a figurative interrogation lamp on an Australian top six now shorn of Steve Smith.

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Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

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British man survives Air India disaster which killed at least 240 people

Officials initially believed there were no survivors when the Boeing 787 jet crashed shortly after take-off, before Indian authorities confirmed a passenger in seat 11A was pulled alive from the wreckage.

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Players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs

Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later date, will have their ranking protected by the WTA Tour.

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AUKUS in doubt as US starts review into whether the deal is ‘America First’

The snap review comes just days before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump attend a world leaders’ meeting in Canada.

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Duckett hits rapid half-century as England get off to flying start

Ben Duckett hits 50 off 20 balls as England reach 83-0 after just six overs in the third T20 International against West Indies in Southampton.

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Socceroos v Saudi Arabia LIVE: Australia chase World Cup qualifying win in Jeddah

The Socceroos need to avoid a five-goal loss to Saudi Arabia this morning to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Follow all the action.

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why has Donald Trump sent the National Guard to protests in LA?

The California governor says it’s unnecessary and illegal.

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'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him?

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‘There are no rules on the high seas’: Australia to play a key role on ocean protections

World fishing industries are in a race to the bottom, mining magnate Andrew Forrest says as he prepares to participate in an international conference on ocean conservation.

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Lochlan was struggling to buy a home in his suburb. Then he realised the problem

We spent a year tracking auction prices in Melbourne. This is what potential buyers need to know.

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Ruthless England seal series clean sweep v Windies

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finishes unbeaten on 57 as England thrash West Indies by nine wickets at Taunton to secure a series clean sweep.

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Police search for man accused of killing his three young daughters

The bodies of nine-year-old Paityn Decker, eight-year-old Evelyn Decker and Olivia Decker, 5, were found at a remote campsite.

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‘She just conjured electricity’: Celebrating Divinyls legend Chrissy Amphlett

Feisty, aggressive and sensual, the Geelong-born Divinyls frontwoman was a rock pioneer, ahead of her time. A new show looks at her life and legacy.

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Defending champion Alcaraz into French Open final after Musetti quits

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moves into the French Open final after Italian opponent Lorenzo Musetti retires injured in their semi-final.

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Israeli military recovers bodies of husband and wife held hostage in Gaza

Israeli Americans Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, and her husband Gadi, 72, were killed during the 7 October 2023 attacks.

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Bromance over: tensions between Trump and Musk erupt into open warfare

The US president suggested Musk is suffering “Trump derangement syndrome”. The Tesla chief said that “without me, Trump would have lost”.

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Grealish set to be left out of Man City's Club World Cup squad

Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the Manchester City squad for the Fifa Club World Cup with doubts over his future.

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South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.

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South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate wins presidential election

Lee Jae-myung’s victory caps months of political turmoil triggered by the stunning but brief imposition of martial law by now-ousted conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol.

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UK's spring was warmest on record, Met Office says

From March to May the country experienced the warmest temperatures and sunniest days since records began.

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Colorado attack suspect on expired visa charged with federal hate crime

A man accused of using a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device told police he planned it for a year and specifically targeted what he described as the “Zionist group”.

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‘Super good’ to be an Aussie: why Kasatkina loved her Roland-Garros experience

The 28-year-old briefly threatened to force a deciding set before her first grand slam as an Australian ended at the hands of teenage phenom Mirra Andreeva.

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Size of Labor victory frees up backbenchers to speak out

Despite Labor’s success, it now faces a barrage of loud voices demanding action.

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'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Defending champion Iga Swiatek battles back from a disastrous start to beat Elena Rybakina 1-6 6-3 7-5 and reach the French Open quarter-finals, where she will play Elina Svitolina who upset fourth seed Jasmine Paolini.

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Nan’s scones and knitted cosies on offer in this 144-year-old heritage terrace

Visiting Vivid? Pop into The Tea Cosy first to warm up in The Rocks.

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Embarrassing defeat and bizarre parade - inside Man Utd's troubled trip

The BBC's Simon Stone covered Man United's post-season tour of Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong and the trip did not go to plan.

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Belated spotlight on Popyrin as he charges into last 16 at Roland-Garros

Alexei Popyrin has lived in Alex de Minaur’s shadow for most of his career, but his grand slam breakthrough on Parisian clay is affording him deserved attention.

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Travel quiz: Which US city offers the definitive deep dish pizza?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash

Seventy-nine people were hurt when a car hit fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.

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Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash

Seventy-nine people were hurt when a car hit fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.

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The ‘silent assassin’ to All Australian? Four things learnt in Lions’ triumph

It took a career-best performance by a man who could be considered one of the most underrated players to prevent a shock boilover at the Gabba.

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Thames Water hit with biggest ever penalty over sewage and shareholder payouts

Thames Water must pay a £104.5m penalty for sewage breaches and £18.2m relating to shareholder dividends.

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Is the Trump-Musk bromance now over?

The tech titan has publicly disagreed with the president

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Are (even more of) Israel’s allies turning against them?

EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza 'go beyond what is necessary' to fight Hamas

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‘Disappointed’ Musk splits with Trump, says key tax bill undermines DOGE

After stepping back from politics, the world’s richest man says he is disappointed by the US president’s so-called “big, beautiful bill”, which raises the debt ceiling by $US4 billion.

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Wolves to reject Man Utd's five-year pay plan for Cunha

Wolves are set to reject Manchester United's proposal to pay Matheus Cunha's £62.5m release clause over five years.

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‘Path towards unity’: First traditional owners group seeks individual treaty

Central Victoria’s Dja Dja Wurrung people say they want the treaty to help them implement plans in areas such as agriculture, water and renewable energy.

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At debt’s door: America’s superpower is waning and Trump’s part of the problem

America spends more servicing its debt each year than it does on its enormous military. It’s a key sign of a great power in decline.

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Swinney accuses Reform of racism over Sarwar advert

The first minister has urged Facebook's parent company Meta to remove the "unacceptable" video.

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Australian tennis’ biggest active oddity ends as Popyrin advances in French Open

Alexei Popyrin had won just once in the men’s event from six trips to Paris – and not since 2019 – until he defeated Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka on Monday.

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Caulfield North scores a neighbourhood restaurant with fine-dining cred

After nearly changing careers, a former Society and Cutler & Co chef has rediscovered his love for cooking at an airy day-to-night diner.

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Martha Stewart: ‘I could have been Elle Macpherson’

The home-making queen discusses her highs, lows, and unlikely Hollywood alliances, ahead of a speaking visit to Australia.

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Watch: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the Test match between England and Zimbabwe.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

Day two highlights from the Test match between England and Zimbabwe.

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Losing, learning, lunching, winning: Six days in the life of Zach Merrett

Following Essendon’s Dreamtime victory, Zach Merrett talked about the Dogs disaster, his free lunch with four past skippers, and how the Bombers responded.

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Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe

Centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett highlight a dominant batting display as England wrap up day one on 498-3 in the first innings of their single Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

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Your questions: I can’t tolerate long-haul flights. What are my options?

If you’re trying to get to the other side of the world, it’s hard to avoid long flights. But there are some other options.

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'Oh goodness me!' - Grimmond run out in bizarre fashion

West Indies' Realeanna Grimmond is run out in bizarre fashion to leave West Indies on 47-3 in their first T20 against England at Canterbury.

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US border security can legally search your phone. Here’s how to protect it

With the practice of examining visitors’ phones now under greater scrutiny, here is what the searches might involve and how to protect your personal data.

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French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

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Bruised and angry, Elon Musk says he will cut back on political spending

Rather than a dramatic falling out with US President Donald Trump, the world’s richest man has faded from prominence in the White House. Now he is putting his wallet away.

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Impressive Raducanu beats Kasatkina in Strasbourg

Emma Raducanu produces an encouraging display to reach the second round in Strasbourg as she continues to build momentum before the French Open.

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Man dies after being shot in Sydney’s south-west

Emergency services were called to a home in Condell Park at about 10.30pm on Monday, where officers found a man in his 20s suffering a gunshot wound.

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Alcaraz ends Sinner's streak to win Italian Open

Carlos Alcaraz ends world number one Jannik Sinner's 26-match winning streak with a 7-6 6-1 win in the Italian Open final.

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'More to come' from Ferrari, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says there are "lots of positives to take" from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after he finished fourth from 12th on the grid.

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Europe seeks defence pact with Australia as tanks head to Ukraine

The European Union is seeking a defence pact with Australia to deepen military co-operation – a move that highlights fears of an increase in global instability.

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Package teal: The independent movement, three years on

The road ahead for the independents is less certain than it was in 2022, but they remain a potent political force and an existential headache for the Liberals.

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Ferrari 'P-nowhere' with Hamilton 'devastated'

Lewis Hamilton is "gutted" by Ferrari's performance at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix while team-mate Charles Leclerc says it "hurts".

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Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app

The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.

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'I had a criminal record for 56 years for being a lesbian - nobody told me'

She was thrown out of the RAF in 1969 when bosses discovered a love letter from her then-girlfriend.

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Israeli onslaught kills scores in Gaza as Trump visits Gulf states

Most of the victims, including women and children, were killed in Khan Younis in southern Gaza in airstrikes that hit homes and tents, Palestinian medics said.

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Abortion decriminalisation plans pushed by Labour MP

Tonia Antoniazzi aims to scrap the law that still makes abortion a crime in England and Wales.

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I'm far from quitting as Man Utd coach - Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he has no intention of walking out on the Europa League finalists despite their domestic struggles.

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Israeli air strike on hospital kills at least six people in Gaza, local officials say

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

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‘Freak offs became a job’: Ex-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Ventura told the jury her life became dominated by the drug-fuelled sexual encounters organised at the behest of her then boyfriend and record label boss.

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Blackmore - the humble pioneer who transformed racing

As trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from the saddle, we look at her impact and success in jump racing.

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Russia found responsible for downing of MH17 by top UN aviation body

The decision marks a landmark ruling in a case brought by Australia and the Netherlands against the Russian Federation over the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight.

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Nuno defends Marinakis' post-match intervention

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo plays down owner Evangelos Marinakis' post-match intervention following the 2-2 draw against Leicester.

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A treasure trove of performing arts history is finally getting a new home

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will be housed in Hamer Hall and showcase pieces from the centre’s archive of over 850,000 items.

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International House is a challenge we should not shy away from

Student accommodation is an important piece of the housing affordability puzzle. The sad state of disrepair seen at the Sydney University building is both instructive and symbolic.

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Arsenal beat Man Utd in seven-goal thriller

Arsenal secure second place in the WSL with a 4-3 win against Manchester United.

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Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams from 2031

Fifa announces that the Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 tournament.

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After driving into ‘an electoral dead end’, where to now for the Liberal Party?

The Liberal Party abandoned the city voters it lost in 2022 for the suburban voters in 2025. Now it has lost the suburbs. Where does it go from here?

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Five talking points from Lions squad announcement

Big-name casualties, Farrell circus avoided and Williams doubles Wales contingent - the talking points from the British and Irish Lions squad announcement.

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List: Popes of the 20th and 21st centuries

Pope Leo XIV will join a storied list of past leaders of the Holy See, with the first pope of the 20th century being elected 147 years ago.

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Controversial new five-star Gold Coast hotel set to open

The much anticipated Mondrian Gold Coast is finally about to open – two years after its target date.

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More blood victims will die without compensation, minister says

Extra sessions of the public inquiry into what's been called the worst treatment disaster in NHS history are taking place.

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Four things you need to know about UK-India trade deal

Here's a quick guide to what's been agreed and what it could mean for you.

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Investigations ongoing over alleged terror plot, says minister

A Home Office minister says the arrests on Saturday were among the biggest counter-terror operations in recent years.

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He was the Coalition’s campaign attack dog for five weeks; now James Paterson can speak freely

The Coalition’s chief campaign spokesman says “lots of things” went wrong in the lead-up to polling day, ranging from poor advertising to policy mistakes.

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'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time

Arsenal face a period of self-reflection as back-to-back WSL defeats threaten to derail what was shaping up to be a historic season.

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This thumping election result shows how Australians do not like division

Anthony Albanese’s landslide victory and the self-destruction of the Liberal Party is a political watershed.

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Bordeaux down holders Toulouse to set up Northampton final

Bordeaux-Begles set up an Investec Champions Cup final against Northampton as they derail holders Toulouse in a pulsating match between France's top two sides.

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How Laura turned a tiny Sydney cottage into an off-grid wonder

There is no sewer connection, a water-free toilet, and some less surprising features such as solar panels on the roof.

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'Pretty special' - Leeds and Burnley's fight to the end for Championship glory

Leeds United and Burnley both reached 100 points in the Championship, a first in a season for the division. BBC Sport explores why both sides were so dominant.

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Singapore’s ruling party wins election, official results show

Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) won its 14th successive election on Saturday with 87 of 97 seats in parliament, according to results from the election commission, extending its six-decade rule over the Asian financial hub.

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Guardiola to take coaching break after Man City

Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from management after he leaves Manchester City, though he does not know when he will retire.

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It’s unanimous: All the polls give Labor the election day edge

The major polls also highlight the weakness in primary vote support for the major parties, raising the prospect of surprise victories for independents.

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Suryavanshi, 14, out for duck after record century

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi is dismissed for a two-ball duck as his side lose by 100 runs to Mumbai Indians.

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Europa League LIVE updates: Ange’s Spurs take on Norwegian minnows in semi-final first leg

Tottenham Hotspur are at home against a depleted Bodo/Glimt as they look to book their spot in the Europa League final in Bilbao later this month. Follow our live coverage from 5am AEST.

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It’s a Morrison slug so awful that Dr Evil would be proud. Labor won’t touch it

The culture-war policy shows the Coalition’s disdain of higher learning and Labor’s timid approach towards reform.

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More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead.

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English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy

The English Football Association is "carefully reviewing" the decision made just weeks ago to allow transgender women to continue playing in women's football.

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Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft?

BBC Sport looks at the big winners and losers from an eventful NFL Draft, headlined by Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' contrasting fortunes.

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Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final

Goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol help Manchester City brush aside a luckless Nottingham Forest to reach a third successive FA Cup final.

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Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equalling 20th top-flight title

Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in style on Sunday with a 5-1 win against Tottenham.

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England beat France by a point to claim Grand Slam

England hold off a late France fightback to secure a fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam and a seventh straight title.

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Dutton eyes better budget but will require cuts in homes and power

Whoever wins on Saturday faces budget deficits as far as they eye can see. Peter Dutton faces tough choices to meet his promises and cut spending.

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Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.

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