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Verity Johnson: You can’t run the country like a struggling restaurant
It feels like the Government’s plan isn’t to step in. It’s to step back, get out the way, and let business lead the growth.

Are hardback books things of 'great beauty' or a dying art?
Readers, publishers, shops and libraries share their thoughts on the hardback's future.

Thousands enjoy final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
Sunderland's Herrington Country Park buzzes with festival energy for the last Big Weekend day.

What next for heavyweight division after Usyk's win?
After Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his heavyweight world titles, who could he fight next?

Police officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home
Body cam footage shows the moment a baby was thrown from a window and caught by an officer during a house fire.

Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured while swimming out at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland.

Seven flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in UK
Activists from the flotilla have made numerous allegations of abuse and mistreatment, which the Israeli government denies.

Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix police injustice
Michaela Allen reported abuse at the age of seven, but police errors meant no-one faced justice.

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

The 15 Origin players who could play against Australia at the World Cup
Four State of Origin players lined up against Australia at the last World Cup on home soil. This year, that number could soar.

Duncan pulls off try-saving tackle
Rabbitohs gun Tallis Duncan produces a try-saving effort in the corner.

Musicals are living their High Life in Scotland, says Alan Cumming
The star says a surge in new productions is driving growing interest in musical theatre across Scotland.

US site apologises to Outlander star over Shotts 'armpit' misquote
The transcript shows Catriona Balfe made the comment about about a "particular place" in the town, rather than Shotts as a whole.

Intuitive Machines Wins 2 NASA Contracts, Neither of Which Matters Much

Germany slams Russia's use of Oreshnik missile to target Ukraine

Army runs secret wargames under central London

Russia deploys Oreshnik missile in massive attack on Kiev region

Crowds come together to celebrate Africa Week

Microsoft Flight Simulator’s new collaboration with NSW Rural Fire Service
The NSW Rural Fire Service has teamed up with Microsoft for a new aerial firefighting mission in Flight Simulator. 9news.com.au spoke to the game’s director, Jörg Neumann, to learn all about it, and how they’ve used a million-dollar camera to capture real life locations for the game.

Bride weds in dressing gown, slippers and rollers as 'it's what married life is like'
Ashleigh Stanley says the dressed-down ceremony gave her husband a "reality check" on married life.

BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade
At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.

Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.

Cowboys star denied by Bunker
Heilum Luki is denied a try against South Sydney due to a double movement.

Penitani scores on NRL debut
Talanoa Penitani scores on debut for the Rabbitohs after a long pass from fullback Matt Dufty.

Clifford nails 45-metre field goal
Cowboys halfback Jake Clifford nails a two-point field goal right before half time.