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Motorbike racing killed his dad, brother and uncle but this man has not stopped – and he’s now a legend
Is there a more authentic if reluctant interviewee in sport than Michael Dunlop? And yet is there another story quite so jaw-dropping?The answer to both questions, quite plausibly, is “no”.

Brazil to begin construction on TikTok data center in six months, minister says

Supporters of Palestine Action: Who backs the UK's proscribed anti-Israel organization?

Ishay Ribo performs at gala to support hospitalized children

‘Why didn’t you reach out?’: Boxing legend's daughter gives heartbreaking eulogy
On Ricky Hatton’s final journey, there were many wrenching sights under the heavy Manchester skies.

Prezent raises $30 million to acquire AI services firms — starting with founder’s other company

Samsung hit with $445.5 million US jury verdict over wireless communications patents

Bol switches to 800m and Hodgkinson 'can't wait'
Two-time world 400m hurdles champion Femke Bol says she is switching events and will compete in the 800m from next year.

Israel-Gaza: The Ceasefire Is Now "In Effect"
Palestinians begin returning to Gaza's north.

As Nobel Prize goes to Venezuela's opposition leader, how far would Trump go to help her?
Maria Corina Machado called on Donald Trump directly to help her country which continues to be at crisis.

Twelve striking images from Ricky Hatton's funeral
Friends, family and stars of the sporting world gathered for the funeral of boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

'They've destroyed everything': Palestinians return to devastation in Gaza City
Those returning say they are driven by desperation rather than confidence that it is safe.

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while prime minister
The ex-PM confirms he met Epstein in 2002, six years before the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

No shortcut to reducing NHS wait times in Scotland, says Swinney
Ahead of the SNP conference, the first minister said some patients are waiting 'far too long' for treatment.

Inside the Silver Ferns camp as coaching controversy continues to echo
Amid the fallout from the dispute that has sidelined coach Dame Noeline Taurua, the team are tuning out the public noise and turning inward.

China's New Record-Breaking Bridge Is More Than Just A Canyon Crossing

French President Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

Road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant' in chip seal ordeal
Residents of a busy suburban Papamoa street are fed up with “unbearable” road noise that forces one family to shout inside their home just to hear each other.

Union wants answers after discovery of asbestos at central Auckland fire station
The firefighters union wants answers following the discovery of asbestos at a central Auckland fire station.

Government commits to Bill allowing three-day postnatal stay
The announcement comes in the wake of warnings maternity services are already overloaded and understaffed.

What Rangers could expect from Gerrard: The sequel
As Rangers consider a return for Steven Gerrard, BBC Scotland examines his past Ibrox achievements and his record since leaving.

Melania Trump says Putin responded to her pleas about Ukrainian children
The First Lady has been directly engaged in diplomacy in Russia, pleading for the protection of children.

Robbie Williams says he delayed new album to avoid Taylor Swift's
The singer tells BBC Radio 1 he is determined to claim a record 16th British number one album.

What does wording of Gaza ceasefire agreement tell us?
The text of the agreement lacks details and in some cases is vague and ambiguous - perhaps on purpose.

US markets reel as Trump threatens to pull out of meeting with China's Xi
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.