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Dame Prue's parachute dress and Romeo Beckham's runway debut - London Fashion week in pictures
15 of the most striking looks from the opening shows of London Fashion Week.

Tech Pledges From Trump’s UK Visit Will Test Strained Power Grid

Lawson produces best F1 qualifying result in marathon session in Azerbaijan
Max Verstappen took pole for Red Bull, while Williams driver Carlos Sainz will start second, with Liam Lawson in third for Racing Bulls.

Ex Labour MP Sultana 'consulting lawyers' as fallout with Corbyn over new party deepens
Former Labour MP hits back in an escalating row between the would-be founders of new left-wing party.

More than 1,000 people cross English Channel in one day
The number of people who have made the crossing in 2025 is 32,103, a record for this point in a year.

Ed Davey loves clowning around, but is it time the Lib Dems got serious?
As they gather in Bournemouth for their annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg considers what next for the Lib Dems.

'I thought Blur's 1995 seaside gig was a hoax,' says editor
Blur are riding on the crest of the 1995 Britpop wave when they decide to head off on a seaside tour.

Bledisloe Cup setback for Wallabies as key forward ruled out
The Wallabies haven’t beaten the All Blacks at Eden Park since 1986. Their challenge just got even more difficult.

Fogarty details star's withdrawal
Jamal Fogarty reveals when he and his teammates discovered Ethan Strange wouldn't be playing against the Sharks.

Stuart explains why Strange was 'no chance'
Ricky Stuart explains the lead up to Ethan Strange's withdrawal.

Raiders prop bleeds from high shot
Toby Rudolf is placed on report for whacking Joe Tapine high.

Bunker denies crucial points to the Raiders
Hudson Young's decoy act costs the Raiders valuable points, with a try disallowed.

Neale's grand final chances revealed
Chris Fagan provides a huge update on Lachie Neale's selection chances ahead of the grand final.

'Pretty sad' Fogarty reflects on end to Raiders career
Jamal Fogarty speaks to Nine's Danika Mason after playing his final match for the Raiders.

Hamas publishes archive photo of remaining 48 hostages, labeling them each as 'Ron Arad'

England v France live updates: Rugby World Cup semifinal
Live updates of the Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinal between hosts England and France.

Johnson-Thompson shares heptathlon bronze in dramatic conclusion
Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins an emotional fourth global heptathlon medal in unprecedented circumstances as she shares world bronze in Tokyo.

She lived in the US for 30 years. Now this Sikh grandmother is locked up and faces deportation
Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, was arrested by immigration authorities last week.

Cyber-attack causes delays at Heathrow and other European airports
Travellers report multi-hour waits for some airlines as disruption also hits Brussels and Berlin.

‘A work in progress’: Dryden looks to the future with Sweet Warrior
It’s all about the future for handy debut winner Sweet Warrior with Canberra trainer Keith Dryden keen to have her learn something at Nowra on Sunday before heading for a break.

Elliott takes flight with hanger
Jamie Elliott pulls off an absolute screamer in the goal square.

Free kick controversy intensifies Pies-Lions prelim
A free kick is controversially not paid during the preliminary final between Collingwood and Brisbane.

Sharks prop KO'd in 'total accident'
Tom Hazelton leaves the field after a head clash with Tom Starling.

Preliminary final player ratings: From an injury-hit warrior, to an ‘unstoppable’ midfield force
In a pulsating final full of momentum swings in front of more than 96,000 fans, the Lions roared over the Magpies – earning the right to defend their premiership next week. Our experts rate every player.