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China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?
Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.

Video from northeast India misrepresented as Modi supporters in Nepal

NRL finals 2025: Everything you need to know
From the preliminary finals to parking and Teddy Swims, here’s a breakdown of the path to the NRL grand final.

Can the Raiders find REDEMPTION? NRL Tips - Finals Week 2
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

‘I’m feeling pretty good’: Cummins provides injury update
Can Pat Cummins play all five Ashes Tests this summer? He says that remains the aim – but Cricket Australia are planning for the captain to miss at least one.

Jake Niall: What to watch out for in the AFL preliminary finals
Jake Niall previews this weekend's AFL preliminary finals and what to look out for.

AFL, are women included in the State of Origin? | AFLW Weekly
Description: On this week's episode: Is Vic Park actually up to scratch? *Almost* every team has had a win Will women get a State of Origin too? AND Sarah chats to legend of the game, Sabrina Frederick after their HUGE win GUEST: Sabrina Frederick, Collingwood ruck To get in touch on Instagram follow georgie_parker19 and sarah___burt,...

Eight is enough for Sharks to have a special grand final bond
The eight Cronulla players playing against Canberra who were all part of Newtown’s glory back in 2019.

Racing NSW takes action as Australian Turf Club saddled with $30m CBA loan
The racing administrator has issued a show-cause notice to the embattled club over governance concerns, the day after two directors resigned citing the club’s ‘dysfunctional board’.

How Zach Merrett’s escape plan blew up Essendon’s fragile rebuild
The Bombers have long worshipped at the shrine of the individual so it is fitting that a controversial exit strategy by its driven but individualistic captain has piled pressure on David Barham’s board.

‘Crisis of justice’ as floods devastate: Pakistan’s climate change minister

East Germany's empty towns try to lure people with 'trial living'

At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire

This Magpie went viral before even playing a game. She had no idea
Ash Centra entered the league with immense pressure as the No.1 draft pick but a moment of improvisation during her warm-up earned her a different kind of spotlight.

When you’re the NRL’s ugly ducklings, you should use it to your advantage
Canberra and Cronulla are the last of the NRL’s have-nots still standing this season. No wonder they’ve got a chip on their shoulders.

‘He’s more talented than I was’: Sprint great Noah Lyles wowed by Gout Gout
Noah Lyles is the best 200m runner since Usain Bolt. He couldn’t be more impressed by Australia’s emerging sprint star.

Tom Trbojevic set to stay at Manly on three-year extension worth $2.5 million
The Sea Eagles presented a three-year extension that would keep Tom Trbojevic on the northern beaches until the end of 2029.

RLPA take Roosters to task over Radley sanctions and salary cap loophole
The RLPA is concerned that the Roosters have not acted within the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and that the proposed penalty is not within the permitted options available.

Victor Radley’s crime was making a fool of Nick Politis
The NRL has established a “three strikes” convention for dealing with drug use. But there is already a zero-strikes policy for embarrassing powerful club supremos.

‘It felt like hell’: These six games proved Maguire’s harsh stance was worth it
Barely three months ago, the Broncos coach was copping a public beating. But these six games prove his hard taskmaster approach is paying dividends.