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Middlesbrough appoint ex-Luton boss Edwards
Middlesbrough appoint ex-Luton Town manager Rob Edwards to replace Michael Carrick, who was sacked earlier this month after nearly three years in charge.

'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize
A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.

Families 'will not support' weakened Hillsborough Law
Labour's Ian Byrne writes to Sir Keir Starmer to demand "duty of candour" is not dropped from the bill.

'Idyllic' island with ruined castle goes on sale for first time in 80 years
The Island of Shuna, which includes a ruined castle, working farm and a holiday accommodation business, is on sale for Ł5.5m.

Wimbledon to honour two-time champion Andy Murray with statue
The All England Club is set to honour a promise to construct a statue of Sir Andy Murray at Wimbledon and hope to unveil it in 2027.

First evacuation flight from Israel lands in the UK
Israeli airspace has been closed for more than a week - leaving thousands of Britons stranded.

What we know about the ceasefire
Iran denies violating the truce, as Israel orders "powerful strikes' on Tehran.

The Tigers signed Jarome Luai to be the man. So why did they chase Adam Reynolds?
The Tigers felt their search for a marquee halfback was finally over when they signed Jarome Luai from the Panthers, but offered a deal to a soon-to-be 35-year old.

‘I’ve read the tours agreement’: Schmidt fires back at Lions boss
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has responded to demands from the Lions that he release more players to Super Rugby sides for tour matches.

Will Rishabh Pant surpass Adam Gilchrist as best keeper-batsman in history?
Another rollicking Test century overnight has the diminutive Indian being compared to Adam Gilchrist, for both his impact on games and capacity to entertain.

'Impossible to train' - Chelsea face record heat in Philadelphia
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says his players are finding it "impossible" to train amid a heatwave on the east coast of the United States.

Thailand bans tourists from going to Cambodia as border dispute persists
Thailand has banned travel into Cambodia as the two countries remain locked in a bitter border dispute.

How Britain's Jack Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender
Grand Slam semi-finalist, Masters champion and a top-five player - Britain's Jack Draper is a different beast on his Wimbledon return.

MP who was raped gets Starmer's backing over law change
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends "I can't be an MP - I was a teenage parent".

Bears raid honey store after enclosure escape sparks wildlife park evacuation
Two brown bears escape from their enclosure and eat a "week's worth of honey" in the food store.

'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs hit record high.

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis
Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

‘We’re hopeful’: Panthers – and NSW – keeping fingers crossed for Cleary
After he nursed a groin injury through Origin II, all eyes will be on halfback Nathan Cleary when the Panthers take on Canterbury on Thursday.

‘I know where I belong’: Wounded Wallabies brace for Lions audition
Two men who missed the end of the Super Rugby campaign have a final chance to prove they warrant Wallabies call-ups against the British and Irish Lions.

Can Katoa succeed Cleary? His form behind a depleted pack may answer
The Dolphins fought through a winless opening month and a horror injury toll to remain in striking distance of the finals. Their young leader holds the key.