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Shooting for the moon. How Elon Musk's SpaceX is faring

The Tiny Team era is here

An AI startup founder explains why the H-1B executive order doesn't change his hiring plans

West Ham 'pressed the emergency button' on Potter
BBC Sport pundits Martin Keown and Ashley Williams discuss West Ham sacking Graham Potter as Nuno Espirito Santo is set to replace him.

US revokes Colombian president's visa over 'reckless and incendiary' remarks
Gustavo Petro told US soldiers to "disobey Trump's orders" while addressing a protest in New York.

Drones seen over Danish military bases in latest air disruption
Drones were detected near its largest military facility, with possible sightings also reported in Germany, Norway and Lithuania.

Two women die during failed Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say the pair died off the coast of northern France after about 100 people set off by makeshift boat.

How much trouble is Labour in - and is the PM the right man for the job?
Ahead of Labour's annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg asks if the PM is the right man for the job.

Auskicker's cute congratulations for premiership Lion
An Auskicker has a heart-melting message for Brisbane's Josh Dunkley after the Lions' grand final win.

‘It looks like a masterstroke now’: Super sub Neale is the match winner
Chris Fagan called Lachie Neale into his office on Monday. He had a suggestion for the two-time Brownlow medallist.

Kernick flips the script before half-time
Olivia Kernick shows her power and skill by barging over the Sharks defence.

Sin bin puts Roosters under pressure
Brydie Parker is sent to the sin bin for a professional foul in a crucial period of the match.

Roosters seal grand final spot in frantic finish
The Roosters stop an attacking raid from Jada Taylor to book their spot in the decider.

Kelleher reflects on 'best kick of my entire life'
Jocelyn Kelleher talks to Nine's Marlee Silva after her winning field goal.

Fagan reveals the inspiration behind the Lions’ back-to-back premierships
Chris Fagan said a quote from Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist, had been crucial to the Lions’ rise.

All Blacks beat Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup for 23rd year in a row
New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup with a 33-24 victory over Australia in Auckland.

Nuno set for West Ham job after Potter sacked
West Ham are set to appoint former Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo after sacking Graham Potter.

Watch: Polar bears occupy abandoned Soviet-era research station
Drone footage captures a group of polar bears living inside an abandoned research station on Russia's Kolyuchin Island.

Harrods says customers' data stolen in IT breach
The luxury department store says stolen information includes names and contact details.

Sharks forward finds trouble
Talei Holmes is placed on report for a dangerous tackle.

‘Ultimate devastation’: The most shattered Cat in the rooms after grand final thrashing
The crestfallen Cats sought out family in the aftermath of their crushing loss amid tears, hugs – and resolve to go again in 2026.

The NBA connection: The conversation that proved a ‘turning point’ for Charlie Cameron
This is the story about how Charlie Cameron learnt to smile again, with some help – in a roundabout way – from NBA superstar Tim Duncan.

Roosters half nails field goal
Jocelyn Kelleher slots a field goal to put the Roosters in front.

What does a Norm Smith medallist do before the grand final? Googles himself
On Saturday morning, Will Ashcroft googled himself. He found a YouTube clip of last year’s grand final and him winning the Norm Smith Medal. Then he went out and created another highlight reel.