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Security guard charged after man punched outside bar in Auckland CBD
The man lost consciousness after he was allegedly hit in the face, police say.

Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.

England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now
England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.

MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture
Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.

Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded
The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.

NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends
The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest
Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.

On one of the AFL’s biggest weekends, 10,000 US fans will paint Melbourne red
San Francisco’s legendary four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Joe Montana, is coming to the September 11 game at the MCG. He could have two other all-time greats join him.

The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?
Rugby league’s traditional powerhouses are no longer Penrith’s biggest title threats. A new breed of brilliant, unpredictable challengers is emerging.

Cobolli using Nadal's shower in bid for French Open glory
Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros.

Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling the world number one has lost another golden Grand Slam opportunity after her shock French Open loss.

Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.

SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut
Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.

'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.

MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff
Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.

It’s time to take notice of the AFL’s top 10. It’s a game changer
Carlton and West Coast are a genuine chance to play finals this season, despite winning just four of their first 12 games.