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The Detail: Voice-acting royalty at epic Armageddon
You could walk past these prolific actors and not even notice you're among stars - until they open their mouths

Norris sets pace in US Grand Prix practice
McLaren's Lando Norris is fastest in practice at the United States Grand Prix, split from team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri by Nico Hulkenberg.

Ten-year-old Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank
Witnesses say Muhammad al-Hallaq had been playing football before soldiers arrived and opened fire.

How would US Tomahawk missiles change the Ukraine-Russia war?
The BBC's Jonathan Beale explains what impact the weapons might have if the US decides to send them to Ukraine.

Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' travel through EU airspace to Budapest?
If Putin does go to Budapest to meet Trump in the next two weeks, he would need to clear a few hurdles first.

Husband guilty in murder case without a body that shocked France
Cédric Jubillar maintained his innocence, but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to 30 years in jail.

'I'm trying to forgive', says mum of baby found in Hull undertakers two years after funeral
Jasmine Beverley was given the ashes of a stranger by funeral director Robert Bush.

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

We're furious the 'Lip King' is selling weight-loss jabs, say dead mother's family
Alice Webb died last year after falling unwell following a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift carried out by Jordan Parke.

If Jamie Melham wins the Caulfield Cup, it’d be the feel-good story of the spring
Half Yours, who ran in Seymour as recently as April, is the raging favourite in one of Australia’s most famous races. He will also be a sentimental favourite among many in the racing world.

South Africa cruise past Sri Lanka after rain delay
South Africa move up to second in the Women's World Cup table with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened game in Colombo.

Defiant Postecoglou gives five-minute monologue at news conference
Under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou delivers a passionate defence of his legacy as he vows to win silverware at Nottingham Forest if given time.

Apple wins US F1 TV rights in $750m deal
Apple wins the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States for the next five years in deal said to be worth about $750m (£558m) in total.

Asylum seeker accused of killing hotel worker danced on video after attack, court hears
Deng Majek denies murdering 27-year-old Rhiannon Whyte by stabbing her with a screwdriver at Bescot Stadium train station in Walsall.

Tiah-Mai Ayton - the boxer 'scaring' world champion Katie Taylor
Tiah-Mai is set to fight bantamweight Laura Belen Valdebenito at London's York Hall later.

Award for dog, abandoned five times but now solving wildlife crime
Henry, a 10-year-old Springer Spaniel, was a "lost soul" who found his purpose as a detection dog.

China warns UK of 'consequences' over mega-embassy delays
It comes after the UK said it had pushed back a decision on the controversial site for the second time.

Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
The Home Office said it is exploring what extra resources are required to allow fans to attend the Aston Villa match.

Does this 200-1 Everest hope represent Australian racing’s rising power?
Mulberry Racing bought Racing NSW’s coveted vacant slot for the world’s richest race on turf, but Brad Widdup’s new major owner remains something of an enigma.