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Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed
The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.

Portuguese GP to return to F1 calendar in 2027
Portugal will return to the F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028, with a race held at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao.

India charges Pakistan-based militant groups in Pahalgam attack
Twenty six people were killed at a beauty spot near Pahalgam in April after militants opened indiscriminate fire.

Police 'shot in the front': NSW premier rejects criticism of Bondi response
Some witnesses have suggested police were too slow to disarm the two gunmen during the Bondi shooting.

UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market"

eBPF research shows kernel tech powering modern AI
New research from the eBPF Foundation finds kernel-level eBPF fast becoming a core platform layer for cloud, security and AI infrastructure.

Former Olympic track star heads field to join Racing NSW board
Olympian Jane Flemming has emerged as a short-priced favourite to join the board of Racing NSW as its standoff with the Australian Turf Club intensifies.

Consistency the key to Placid Pearl becoming jewel in crown for Smith
Trainer Matthew Smith has high hopes his four-year-old mare can overcome an interrupted preparation to salute in the TAB Handicap (2200m) at Warwick Farm today.

Magpies re-sign McRae, the premiership coach now among AFL’s highest earners
Craig McRae, who was due to come out of contract at the end of next year, has re-committed to the club to coach through until the end of 2028.

The Ashes’ power to distract is strong. For that, we can be thankful
Though the Adelaide Test will be played under a shadow, it will also express sport’s capacity to unite via the diversion of an absorbing contest backed by 150 years of tradition.

Teenager Flagg makes history in Mavericks defeat
Cooper Flagg, 18, becomes the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in a game.

Khawaja left out for Stokes' most 'important game'
Australia opt against recalling batter Usman Khawaja for the vital third Ashes Test – a match Ben Stokes has called the most important game in his time as England captain.

Eight killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
The US has carried out more than 20 strikes in international waters on alleged drug vessels since September.

How the Bondi Beach shooting unfolded
Eleven minutes of video captures the moment Australia's iconic beach turns into a scene of horror.

Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.

Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.

Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.

Cummins’ ‘aggressive’ rehab gamble pays off ahead of Adelaide Test
Pat Cummins says he’s raring to go and will be approaching the third Ashes Test like any other after a long injury lay-off.

‘I’m built for this’: Their fathers conquered the AFL. Now it’s the daughters’ turn
Two women whose fathers both became AFL household names now hope to forge their own paths to greatness after being snapped up by Queensland teams.

Why Stokes’ cheeky dig at Hussain indicates England will bat first in Adelaide
Ben Stokes is keen to avoid becoming an Ashes meme in Adelaide, admitting Nasser Hussain’s infamous toss call looms large as England get ready for a hot opening day of the third Test.