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Sharesies’ friends-first co-founding experience is one other business partnerships can look to
Going into business with friends takes away some of the risk of a startup, says Creative HQ’s Chief Innovation Officer Brett Holland.

Families of Gaza hostages slam recognition of Palestinian statehood

Villa v Liverpool match postponed following ex-manager's death
Fara Williams says Matt Beard was "one of a kind and had the purest of souls" after the former Liverpool manager died on Saturday at the age 47.

Charities attack ban on Gaza students bringing families to UK
Some students say they will have to give up their university places rather than leave family in Gaza.

California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks
Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.

Renowned TV presenter John Stapleton dies aged 79
The presenter, who featured on the BBC's Watchdog, had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigation
An undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party.

We didn’t handle the heat: Lions’ big admission ahead of grand final clash with Cats
Key Lions have acknowledged that they did not play with enough physical intent or handle Geelong’s pressure during their defeat to the Cats in the qualifying final

How Canterbury suffered killer blow before semi-final had even kicked off
The ankle injury sustained by Stephen Crichton against Melbourne last week deprived the Bulldogs of their captain and the best defensive centre in the game. Penrith took full advantage.

By Saturday night, one of these two coaches will be an undisputed great. So will their footy club
Chris Scott and Chris Fagan have been the two best coaches this decade winning a premiership apiece. Who will prevail?

Aussie discus king slips in torrential rain
Matt Denny slips as rain pelts down at the Tokyo world athletics championships, before tossing the discus away in rage.

Lyles storms home as Aussies fail to finish
Noah Lyles brings home the gold medal for the USA in the men's 4x100m relay while Australia fails to finish.

Israel's opposition leader denounces recognition of Palestinian state

Israel minister urges West Bank annexation after Palestine recognized

Canada first G7 nation to recognise Palestinian state

Fresh appeal over two men who vanished on ferries

I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline
US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return.

Verstappen wins in Baku after Piastri crashes out
Max Verstappen wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Lando Norris seventh after Oscar Piastri crashes out on the first lap.

GB fail to win gold at World Athletics Championships amid worst return for 22 years
Great Britain and Northern Ireland fail to win a gold medal at a World Championships for the first time in 22 years in Tokyo.

In full: Statement announcing UK recognition
A complete transcription of Sir Keir Starmer's video announcement on Palestinian statehood.

Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question - who would lead it?
With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership would be a challenge

NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Panthers - Finals Week 2
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the Penrith Panthers in the Finals Week 2 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.

Disaster as Piastri hits the wall
Oscar Piastri hits the wall at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.