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Ferrari has 'full confidence' in team boss Vasseur
Ferrari chairman John Elkann says the company has "full confidence" in team principal Frederic Vasseur.

Inside Postecoglou's 39 days to forget at Forest
Ange Postecoglou had only just moved into his new flat when he was sacked by Nottingham Forest, ending one of the shortest reigns in Premier League history.

Tory MP reports deepfake defection video to police
Such political disinformation has the potential to corrupt democracy, says the Mid Norfolk MP.

No Kings protests begin as huge anti-Trump rallies sweep across US
Protests are planned in over 2,500 cities across the US, including New York, DC, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.

Final goal seals Ange's fate
Reece James hits home Chelsea's third goal with Ange Postecoglou sacked immediately after the game.

Gone in 39 days: Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest in record time
The Australian became the club’s first manager to lose their first eight games while in charge, leaving it exposed to relegation in the Premier League.

‘It’s very spiritual to me’: Why Kieran Foran put off retirement for last hurrah with Kiwis
The veteran playmaker was sitting in a Gold Coast cafe when New Zealand coach Stacey Jones offered him one last chance to pull on the Kiwi jersey. He didn’t need to think twice.

The battle lines have been drawn between the AFL’s clubs and players. Trade period proves it
This trade period underlined a new resolve among the AFL clubs, with long-term contracts squarely in the spotlight.

'Disoriented' trampers in Raglan bush found
A group of trampers in Raglan, west of Hamilton, have been rescued after becoming disorientated in the bush.

39 days! Chris Wood’s club manager fired after shortest ever EPL reign
Around 20 minutes. That's how long it took Nottingham Forest to fire manager Ange Postecoglou after losing to Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League.

Piastri & Norris collide as Verstappen wins sprint
McLaren team-mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris crash out of the United States Grand Prix sprint race in a collision just after the start.

McLaren blame rivals for Piastri-Norris crash
McLaren F1 bosses blame rival drivers for the crash between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the start of the United States Grand Prix sprint race.

Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat
Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne told the BBC how they made the six-month journey unsupported, catching fish and growing their own vegetables.

Lady Annabel Goldsmith dies aged 91
Annabel's nightclub in Mayfair, which was popular with celebrities in the 1960s and 1970s, was named after her.

Disappointment in Kyiv as Zelensky leaves White House empty-handed
Zelensky does not share Trump's apparent confidence that Russia's Putin is acting in good faith.

Accuser's brother urges King to strip Andrew of prince title
Sky Roberts says he would like to see the King go a step further after Prince Andrew agreed to give up his other titles.

‘They’d heard the rumour Ian was gay’: Three stars threatened to boycott Kangaroos tour over Roberts
The revelation that a trio of senior Kangaroos told team bosses they would not tour if Ian Roberts was selected is contained in a new documentary to be released next year.

From a 150km/h speed demon, to a lethal leggie: These bowlers are Australia’s next big things
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon remain Australia’s best bowlers, but they are nearing the end of their fabled careers. Here are six bowlers to keep an eye on.

What babies’ cries really tell us - and why maternal instinct is myth
"Next time you hear that piercing cry in the night, remember what it truly is... a simple, powerful alarm."