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A new documentary about Elon Musk is almost 4 hours long, engrossing and terrifying. Here’s what to know
Washington Post: 'Musk' paints the tech titan as a megalomaniac conman with a god complex.

Youth star JJ Gabriel, 15, on brink of leaving Man Utd
Manchester United's highly-rated 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is on the verge of leaving the club.

Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.

Political donors could face tougher residency rules
It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.

Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial oil pipeline
Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline's closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash
The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.

The key findings and recommendations from the Lucy Letby inquiry
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life prison terms for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more.

English soccer star Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving after highway collision
Former England forward Raheem Sterling admitted dangerous driving on Tuesday after being involved in a collision on a highway.

Where the All Blacks must begin repair job after Springboks exposed flaws
Injuries to captain Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson will force the All Blacks selectors to make changes ahead of the two Bledisloe Cup tests against the Wallabies.

Pidcock and Backstedt lead GB at Road Worlds
Great Britain's best cycling talents including Tom Pidcock and Zoe Backstedt will lead the charge at the Road World Championships - live on the BBC.

VAR missed Fernandez offside in Manchester derby - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb admits that the video assistant referee failed to assess the offside offence by Enzo Fernandez for the winning goal in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Number of people claiming key disability benefit hits record high
An ongoing review into Personal Independence Payments (Pip) has found the system is "not fit for purpose".

Watch: Helicopter hovers feet from cliff face during rescue
The video shows a helicopter holding steady mere feet from a cliff face in the Sierra Nevada mountains while a rescue team secures an injured climber.

What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

An inquest verdict at last - but many mysteries remain about Noah Donohoe's death
After years of delay, the jury has reached a verdict but some questions remain unanswered over what happened to the 14-year-old.

Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".

Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
Gwent Police said he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.

Hird reveals latest on Dons meeting
James Hird reveals on Footy Classified he's not met with Demons officials.

Renshaw scores maiden ODI century in first clash win over Zimbabwe
Matt Renshaw made 109 and Nathan Ellis took five wickets to guide Australia to a 59-run win over the hosts in the first of the three-match series.

‘Who wore it best?’: Black Fern mimicks Ardie Savea by wearing goggles in test wins
Sylvia Brunt has still been charging into contact despite needing protection for a nasty cut on her nose.