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From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire

The ‘AI superstar’ CEO behind a self-driving truck unicorn on why Gen Z is a better hiring bet than industry veterans

Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years.

West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal
Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have spoken out on the allegations against David Sullivan as Czech billionaire becomes club's largest shareholder

'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'
At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.

Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep
The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.

Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief
Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked.

Boy, 14, among murder suspects after man killed
Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.

Officer accused of using AI to 'create evidence'
A criminal investigation is launched and the officer removed from frontline duties, say police.

'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.

Ramien puts Sharkies on the board
Jesse Ramien busts over to score the first try of the night against the Warriors in Auckland.

Aumua scores stunning Hurricanes try
Hooker Asafo Aumua scores a stunning Hurricanes try against the Blues.

Barrett strikes against brother's Blues
Hurricanes centre Jordie Barrett strikes early against brother Beauden's Blues.

Tigers consider playing all home games at Leichhardt Oval in 2028
Sunday’s match will be the Tigers’ last at Leichhardt Oval for almost two years. But fans could be getting more games at the “Eighth wonder of the world” once it is redeveloped.

Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission
Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday following the nightclub incident that has caused the captain to miss England's second Test against New Zealand.

Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000
Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.

Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved
Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.

Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns
The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.

In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday
The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Roigard continues scintillating season
Cam Roigard continues his scintillating season with an important try for the Hurricanes.

Curtis in hot water for ugly tackle
Paul Curtis could be in hot water after his ugly tackle left West Coast gun Hamish Davis concussed.