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Arthur Ashe Stadium to get revamp under $800m plan
Arthur Ashe Stadium - the US Open's showcase court - is set to be expanded as part of an $800m renovation project at Flushing Meadows, the United States Tennis Association has announced.

England must 'shoot for the stars' - McCullum
England's men's Test side are ranked second in the world but want to reach the next level, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

Wait goes on as Salah bids to break Premier League records
Mohamed Salah's wait goes on in his bid to beat the Premier League's goal involvement and assist records - but he has one more chance this season.

Amputee, 92, Tasered, pepper sprayed and hit with baton by police, court hears
Donald Burgess, who had one leg and was in poor health, was also pepper sprayed in his care home.

Scientists in a race to discover why our Universe exists
Researchers in the US and Japan are competing to explain the existence of the planets, stars and galaxies.

Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written
The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.

Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives
MPs have already overturned calls for more copyright protection for artists against AI once before.

Trump's call with Putin exposes shifting ground on Ukraine peace talks
Statements from both world leaders reveal two very different realities about ending the war in Ukraine.

‘The most scared I’ve been’: The future AFL stars caught up in a football ‘bloodbath’
Wayne Schwass, wearing a bicycle helmet at the insistence of his mother, couldn’t understand the violence erupting around him. The most arresting photograph was taken after the siren, of three-year-old Jonathan Brown on the dais.

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.

'Writing on the wall' - what does future hold for Grealish?
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish may have to leave the club this summer with "the writing on the wall" for him, says their former goalkeeper Shay Given.

Brexitcast: The EU-UK Deal (and our Rachel Reeves interview)
Keir Starmer says it is time to move on from “political fights” about Brexit.

US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans
Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.

Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania
"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.

Five unanswered questions in UK-EU deal
A youth visa scheme and how much the UK will contribute financially are among issues still being negotiated

Fire chief took own life after harassment and questions over qualifications, inquest told
Wayne Brown was being investigated over claims he had lied on his CV when he died last year, aged 54.

Post Office data breach victims to get compensation
Hundreds of sub-postmasters had their names and addresses accidentally published online last year.

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump
The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.

‘That’s the type of player I want’: The moment Daley knew Max King was perfect fit for Origin
The Bulldogs prop earned his maiden NSW call-up with an effort play at Magic Round, but an Achilles injury four years ago almost ended his career.