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Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote

Ethiopia heads to the polls for an election expected to be dominated again by Abiy's ruling party

32 and counting - why are women overlooked for French Open night matches?
All eight of the French Open's night sessions this year have been allocated to men.

The Papers: 'Agony for Arsenal' and '5 cops axed' at Kensington Palace
Several of the papers focus on Arsenal's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.

'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?
Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.

How Putin became master of the image
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

McLean kicked the door down. Now the Swans have a selection headache
Hayden McLean’s four-goal haul against Richmond was a timely reminder of luxury of forward depth the Swans enjoy this season.

Kasatkina reflects on Sabalenka loss
Australia's Daria Kasatkina reflects on her loss to world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Toure's cries for foul ignored
Mexico captain Edson Alvarez escapes unpunished for what appeared a clear foul on Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure.

NBA's 225cm superstar hits massive three in West Finals
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs take on Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the Western Conference Finals.

Arsenal 'pain' will fuel fire after Champions League heartbreak
On Sunday, Arsenal will get on an open bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title less than 24 hours after their Champions League final heartbreak.

Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

Britain's onboard train wi-fi is one of Europe's worst. This is how people manage
We tested the wi-fi on the train between Norwich and London to see how easy it was to connect.

'He wanted to take it' - Gabriel's first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak
Gabriel's first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title.

Behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' twisty new thriller, Tip Toe
BBC News given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

Gabriel fires over the bar
Arsenal defender Gabriel fires his penalty over the bar as PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles.

Socceroos set for match ahead of World Cup
The Socceroos play Mexico in a friendly before the FIFA World Cup.

Potapova shocked after ousting Gauff
Anastasia Potapova shocked herself by ousting defending champion Coco Gauff at the French Open.

'Lazy' Lions slammed after another bad loss
Matthew Lloyd has called out Brisbane's stars after their loss to Fremantle.

Meg Harris joins IOC prize money discussion
Joining the Wide World of Sports show, Olympian Meg Harris said the vocal discussion about athlete prize money is a 'step in the right direction'.

World Cup warm-up LIVE: Socceroos take on Mexico at the Rose Bowl
Tony Popovic’s side are all set for their penultimate pre-tournament friendly in Pasadena, California, before the coach trims his squad from 30 to 26.