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Iran signals no plan to retaliate against Israel after drone attack
Explosions echoed over an Iranian city in what sources said was an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".

20mph rule must be corrected - transport secretary
Ken Skates says Welsh ministers have 'put our hands up' after a backlash to the speed limit change.

Snooker must 'embrace' new opportunities - Hearn
Eddie Hearn says snooker must "embrace" investment from different parts of the globe as the debate over whether the World Championship should leave its iconic Sheffield home continues.

Raducanu falls to Swiatek in Stuttgart quarter-finals
Britain's Emma Raducanu falls to world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open.

WSL: Brighton 0-0 Everton - Kuhl comes close to opener for visitors
Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio Sussex commentary as Brighton face Everton in the Women's Super League.

'Swatting' hostage hoaxer led police to shoot man
Robert Walker-McDaid, who rang a US terror hotline, is the first UK defendant in such a case.

‘Here we go again’: Women fearful in wake of Sydney attack
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - uneasy.

Antisemitic false quote cut from Liz Truss memoir
The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march.

Ukraine says it took out one of Russia's supersonic strategic bombers for the first time

A couple lost their wedding rings during the ceremony. Two strangers found a fitting solution

Influential women's tech network shuts down unexpectedly
Women Who Code, which had hundreds of thousands of members globally, has dissolved after a board vote.

Netball: Pulse import player grateful for opportunities
After four years as a training partner in the Australian domestic competition, a fairy tale run with the Tongan netball team gave Pulse import Kelea Iongi the boost she needed.

Wellington Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Newcastle Jets
They have gone back to the top of the A-League after a 1-1 draw with the Newcastle Jets.

Teacher admits killing partner buried in garden
Fiona Beal denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Nicholas Billingham.

Palmer wanted to leave Man City 'for two years'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer was asking to leave the club for two years before he eventually joined Chelsea.

The Blue Nile: Who are the band name-checked by Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift has referenced the Scottish group on new song Guilty As Sin?

'Humpty Dumpty house' put up for sale
The ditty is said to have been inspired by events at the site of the property almost 500 years ago.

Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave
World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.

Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies
Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party activist for £5,000 to pay "bad people".

G7 chides Iran and warns against escalation, reaffirms Ukraine help

Scholz: Diplomatic efforts around Ukraine peace talks progressing

Report Alleges UN Complicit in Violent Evictions from World Heritage Sites

Germany's Baerbock angry over public reports about row with Netanyahu

China moves to boost foreign investment in domestic tech companies

EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia