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Coalition unveils $70 million funding boost for events and tourism
More than half the funding package will go towards securing large-scale international events.

Three down in six days: Black Ferns face midfield injury crisis for Canada semifinal
The Black Ferns might be down to one specialist midfielder and scrambling to reshuffle for their biggest test since the 2022 World Cup final.

Watch: All Black scores injury-time try to retain Ranfurly Shield for Canterbury
The Ranfurly Shield is staying put in Christchurch.

Long throws are back - and Brentford are the masters
Brentford are the masters of the long throw and it showed again with their late equaliser against Chelsea on Saturday.

Netanyahu is only obstacle to bringing hostages home, families say
Israel's strike on Qatar shows that "every time a deal approaches, Netanyahu sabotages it", the group says.

I regret pushing my daughter into school until she broke
School leaders say emotionally based school avoidance is increasing, but what should be done to help?

After fatal crash, Sikh truck drivers in the US fear blowback
Sikh truck drivers say they've experienced an uptick in harassment after a fatal crash thrust them into the national spotlight.

Charlie Kirk memorial service set to take place in Arizona stadium
Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk co-founded, announced the event will be held on 21 September.

Aussie great's 'concern' after Ange's return
Australian football great Mark Bosnich reflects on Ange Postecoglou's return to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest.

Welcome back, Ange: Postecoglou taunted by Arsenal fans as Forest hammered
The Australian manager had to endure chants of “sacked in the morning” from the Gunners faithful after his team’s 3-0 loss.

Drug-smuggling, match-fixing scandals … and a pop song: who is Ange’s new boss?
What do we know about Greek shipping billionaire Evangelos Marinakis? Which song lyrics did he write, who did he spit at, and why is he suing Benjamin Netanyahu’s former chief of staff?

Ranfurly Shield rugby live updates: Canterbury v Otago
Follow all the action from Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch.

Watch: Warriors star scores 14th try of NRLW season as they snap losing streak
The Warriors will finish eighth in their first season back in NRLW.

Auckland finish strong to beat Manawatu, claim second NPC win
Auckland have now won in back-to-back weeks after starting the season with five defeats.

Belfast's Crocker beats Donovan to win world title
Lewis Crocker claimed the vacant IBF welterweight title with a split decision win against Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park.

Rare butterfly spotted for first time since 1850
The Silver-washed Fritillary has been growing in numbers in County Durham and Teesside.

The Papers: 'Musk wades in' and Mandelson hired 'without proper checks'
The "Unite the Kingdom" rally and fallout from the dismissal of Lord Mandelson lead Sunday's papers.

How a WhatsApp chat brought down a multi-million pound drugs empire
Messages between two organised crime bosses led to the downfall of a multi-million pound drugs gang.

First sick children have left Gaza for UK - Cooper
The Foreign Office says the group of children will arrive in the UK "in the coming days".

Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending without thinking
Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.

'We knew the family': Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

Wallaroos’ World Cup hopes over after Canada thrashing
Australia’s campaign came to a shuddering halt against the Maple Leafs.

Rapid Recap | MW4: Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Sunderland's visit to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in Premier League Matchweek 4 action.