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Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

Southampton ask for more time over spying claims
Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.

Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.

'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss
The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

'Patients have tried to punch me because of my skin colour'
Figures from some NHS trusts in England show there was a 17% rise in reports of racism in a year.

Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why
There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

Stingray attacks horse: Golden Slipper winner’s racing future in doubt
Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot was stung by a stingray at a Brisbane beach on Tuesday morning.

Rabbitohs, Blues get a boost as Latrell Mitchell returns
The NRL’s attention turns to Magic Round in Brisbane this weekend with one of the game’s biggest stars Latrell Mitchell back from injury.

Where problems started with 2026 rules & calendar congestion - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

Forty years of the EFL play-offs - choose your favourite memories
BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League.

Indigenous Australians win record A$150m after billionaire mined without permission
The Yindjibarndi people had sought A$1.8bn compensation for cultural damage and economic loss.

Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 October attacks
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.

Complaints against judge to be examined in U-turn
A watchdog says it will examine complaints against employment tribunal judge Philip Lancaster.

Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

Japanese snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

‘I love the Tigers’: Why Sunia Turuva was never going to follow Luai to PNG
Turuva joins Jahream Bula and Terrell and Taylan May in committing to Wests Tigers until 2030 – ending fears of a player exodus following Luai’s Chiefs switch.

Blues players expected their coach to tear strips off them. What followed stunned them
Among the moments that contributed to rising frustration at Carlton was a meeting after an embarrassing defeat that didn’t pan out as expected.

Holmgren gives Thunder late lead over Lakers
Chet Holmgren gives the Thunder a late lead over the Lakers in the NBA playoffs.