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Debutant makes history as Black Caps complete test series win over Zimbabwe
Zak Foulkes finished with the best match haul by a New Zealand test debutant, bettering Will O’Rourke’s effort from 18 months ago.

Dow and England start assault on their 'Everest'
Abby Dow suffered a leg break followed by heartbreak three years ago. She and England are treading carefully and plotting a path to the top of the women's game this time around.

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya
Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family.

Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atomic bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.

Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California
Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.

Watch: Royal Albert Hall hosts first overnight Prom in decades
"The energy in the room has just been so incredible" organist and curator Anna Lapwood told the BBC.

Turf war: Rabbitohs want Roosters thrown off training ground
The bickering between the Sydney clubs, which has been going since 1908, has taken a fresh turn.

‘Clubs are taking over the world’: Inside Australian cricket’s Ashes summer sell-off
Huge interest in this summer’s Ashes series will help Australian cricket spruik the sport to potential investors as it weighs up plans for a sell-off of its Big Bash League teams.

Not even a contentious penalty try could stop Dragons from sinking Sharks
Fans were confused by what Tyrell Sloan was meant to do when contesting a kick with Cronulla’s Teig Wilton. However, it did not cost the Dragons the win.

Greats impressed by Ikenasio brilliance
Tysha Ikenasio gets a single finger to the ball to score for the Warriors.

Bulldogs dealt a cruel injury blow
Bulldogs captain Tayla Preston suffers a nasty knee injury.

How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final
As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final.

'World-class potential' - Sesko joins Man Utd for £74m
Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko becomes Manchester United's third major signing in attack this summer transfer window.

Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters
The shooting took place near the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Funeral appeal for boy hit by bus reaches £6,000
Zaahir Jan, four, was hit by a bus outside a hospital in Margate after visiting his grandmother.

NRL live updates: Wounded Warriors in deep trouble against Bulldogs at half-time
Coach Andrew Webster has brought Te Maire Martin into the halves, as they chase a much-needed win.

Cavanough takes a trio of leading chances to Dubbo
Scone trainer Brett Cavanough is hoping to strike early at Dubbo on Sunday when he sends three good chances to the track.

McEwen holds back tears during interview
Evah McEwen speaks to Mille Boyle after the Knights' win.

Warriors snatch first points
Payton Takimoana crosses with ease in the corner against the Bulldogs.

Maliepo crashes over the Bulldogs
Patricia Maliepo

Wong knocked out from kick off
Siua Wong takes the first hit-up after four sin bins and is knocked out.