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Liam Lawson matches best finish of 2026 after ‘mega stint’ in Madrid
The Kiwi finished sixth at the new Madring circuit.

Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris loses out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car.

Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.

Man charged with concealing identity at protest
Anti-migrant demonstrators marched in Portsmouth on Saturday, and a counter-protest was also held.

Trump says Northern Ireland joining Ireland only natural
The US president was speaking at the Irish Open on Sunday and said "many people agree" with his comments.

Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.

Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season
Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.

'My god': Gus erupts over forward pass call
Phil Gould blows up over a significant forward pass call against Penrith.

Crows call in police, AFL after ‘disgusting’ message sent to Jordan Dawson
Adelaide reported social media abuse directed at captain Jordan Dawson to South Australia Police and the AFL integrity unit.

Piastri clips Russell in chaotic start
Oscar Piastri clips George Russell at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas
As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?

Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?

Major fire at derelict mill featured in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey
The mill, where Peaky Blinders was filmed, is already derelict after large fire in 2022.

Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.

'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC
High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.

Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says
The government is trying to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.

'That was a penalty': Robinson vents frustration
Roosters coach Trent Robinson agrees Hugo Savala was guilty of double movement, but is annoyed his side wasn't awarded a penalty for high contact.

To'o swoops as Panthers book prelim spot
Brian To'o pounces on a dropped ball and scurries away to score as the Panthers beat the Roosters to qualify for a preliminary final.

Slater defends Cows star after exit
Billy Slater jumps to the defence of Scott Drinkwater after his performance in the semi-final.

F1 Spanish GP LIVE: Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish GP;Early collision costs Piastri dearly;
KImi Antonelli has furthered his championship lead, winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid; while an unlucky Oscar Piastri settled for eighth after a collision.