Countdown champion stabbed rival at fans' event

Jurors decide John Cowen attacked a rival with a knife at a Countdown-themed event in Blackpool.

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King Charles meets with Prince Harry for first time in more than 18 months

The Duke of Sussex made a surprise visit to a royal residence near Buckingham Palace to see his father during a break in a brief trip from California.

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From classic rock to cutting-edge rap, here are September’s unmissable gigs

There’s something for every taste in our comprehensive guide to the best live music in Sydney this month.

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Plans to cool Arctic using geo-engineering are dangerous, scientists warn

Controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to work, according to dozens of polar scientists.

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Mitchum deodorant says sorry after users complain of itchy, burning armpits

Mitchum said a change in the manufacturing process had affected some of its roll-on products after users complained of soreness.

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Coaching, hangovers, skiing - Thomas' retirement in his own words

After an emotional final race of his career, cycling great Geraint Thomas reflects on retirement and looks ahead to his new life.

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Bethell and Archer star as England beat South Africa by record margin

Jacob Bethell's maiden century and Jofra Archer's 4-18 with the ball help England to a men's One Day International record win of 342 runs in the third match of the series against South Africa in Southampton.

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After getting hit by a car, I swore off cycling. A trip changed my mind

Descendants of the Irish diaspora are often found propping up bars throughout Ireland tearily singing Danny Boy into their Guinness, yet the locals don’t seem to mind at all.

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Patchy England beat Australia to set up Scotland quarter-final

England recovered from a glitchy first-half showing to beat Australia and set up a Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland,

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Farage cites Tony Abbott to declare he can stop the boats

The controversial leader energised thousands of supporters at a party conference in Birmingham on the weekend, as he rides high in the opinion polls.

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Fastest lap in F1 history as Max Verstappen takes pole for Italian GP

Max Verstappen has stunned title contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri by snatching pole position for the Italian Grand Prix with the fastest lap ever at Monza.

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Caitlyn 'The Kid' and former Red Rose aim to undo England

England will run up against an old friend and a young prodigy as they take on Australia in their final Rugby World Cup pool game.

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‘Ridiculously large’: Tesla flags $1 trillion pay package for Musk

Tesla’s board has proposed a $US1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk in what would be the largest corporate pay package in history.

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Bethell hits four boundaries in four balls

Jacob Bethell hits Keshav Maharaj for four boundaries off one over as he and Joe Root lead England's chase of 331 against South Africa in the second ODI at Lord's.

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AFLW Round 4: Cats drop their skipper for must-win clash with Bombers

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round four. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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Pro-Palestinian protests prompt early end to Vuelta stage

There is no winner on stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana as race organisers ended Thursday's racing three kilometres before the finish line because of pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Labor’s ‘totally bonkers’ deportation deal will give Nauru $2.5 billion in 30 years

The Albanese government will give Nauru $20 million when the first foreign-born criminal touches down on the tiny island nation, which could be within weeks. 

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'Never thought I'd be good at this' - Pegula reaches semis

Jessica Pegula says she could not have imagined being so comfortable playing big matches as she beats Barbora Krejcikova to reach the US Open semi-finals.

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Kim Jong-un joins Xi, Putin in Beijing for global display of military muscle

Beijing’s major military parade is the first time the three key rivals of the US have gathered at the same venue.

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Auger-Aliassime sets up De Minaur quarter-final

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Russia's Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach the US Open last eight for the first time since 2021.

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