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Russell ready for 'career peak' as Scots eye title
Finn Russell's 51st Scotland appearance will give him a whole new experience in the Six Nations – a chance to win it.

How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Man dies outside UK's first drug consumption room
Police sealed off the entrance to The Thistle on Hunter Street on Sunday morning, and said the death was not believed to be suspicious.

UK opens charter flights booking portal for Britons in Dubai
It comes after thousands of flights had been cancelled in the Middle East in the past week.

Bennett's passionate plea as Johnston nears record
Wayne Bennett says he doesn't want to see fans storm the field when Alex Johnston becomes the greatest try-scorer in rugby league history.

'Too easy': South Korea fire past Arnold
South Korea's Mun Eunju fires the ball past Mackenzie Arnold to score the first goal of the match.

Ben Tudhope wins Australia’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games
It’s the 26-year-old snowboarder’s second Paralympic medal after he clinched bronze at the 2022 Beijing Games.

Black Caps bowling first against India in T20 World Cup final
Follow live coverage of the tournament decider from Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

It Took Seven Years—and Lots of Plywood—to Create This Colorful Home for a Family of Six

Black Caps v India live updates: T20 World Cup final
Live updates of the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Sky darkens over Tehran after strikes on oil depots

Six-hole playoff required to decide inaugural Japan-Australasia Championship winner in Auckland
Travis Smyth outlasted fellow Australian Jack Thompson in fading light in a gruelling six hole playoff, eight hours after their day began.

Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls
New Zealander Brett Randell becomes the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls.

Canada come from behind to claim victory over GB in curling
Canada come from 4-2 down going into the final end to beat GB 5-4 in the mixed team event at the Winter Paralympics

Couple tried claiming neighbour's land with gnome
A Westcott couple claimed a small patch of grass outside their neighbour's home belonged to them.

Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma
The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.

Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?
The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.

PM is standing up for UK interests, says Cooper after Trump criticism
The foreign secretary says the UK will not agree with Trump "on every issue", after he attacks Starmer's response to the Iran conflict.

Kennedy jags goal for Matildas
Alanna Kennedy scores a goal as the Matildas level up against South Korea in the Asian Cup.

Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints
It was one of those nights at the MCG on Sunday when the AFL’s best player inspired Collingwood to a narrow, but important, season-opening victory over a new-look St Kilda.

Russia reports damage after Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities

Several marches in Berlin mark International Women's Day

China Is Turning Up the Pressure on Germany’s Biggest Car Brands

I didn't love Mexico City as much as I thought I would. Luckily, I found a smaller, more charming spot nearby.

Education minister 'sympathetic' to calls for social media ban

IDF strikes Iranian F-14 fighter jets, air defense systems in second week of Operation Roaring Lion

China warns Dutch side in row over Nexperia chips

The Easy-To-Grow Shrub With Evergreen Foliage That's Perfect For Your Border Garden