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Putin's demand to Ukraine revealed
The Russian president is willing to withdraw front lines in two Ukrainian cities.

‘Rub your eyes’: All Blacks debutant defies injuries to earn start
New All Blacks No 8 Simon Parker was forced to sit-out rugby in 2022 because of injuries. Now he’s starting with veterans such as Ardie Savea.

Israel announces official visit to Pacific region to 'broaden partnerships'
The Pacific region has been a "significant" supporter of Israel at the United Nations, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on X (formerly Twitter).

Curran v Cook: 32 runs scored in most expensive five balls in Hundred history
Watch Sam Cook's unwanted history - going for 32 from his five balls, a new record in the men's Hundred.

Polvara stars for Aberdeen in Europa League - but will he play more?
Dante Polvara made a difference for Aberdeen against FCSB in the Europa League play-off, but will his impact change Jimmy Thelin's thinking?

No Eze but Palace welcome new era on a bittersweet night
Crystal Palace made history on Thursday when they secured their first-ever win in Europe on a bittersweet night

Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review
It follows a meeting between the families and Baroness Amos, who will chair the review.

Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?
BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements

'Record asylum claims' and 'Strictly rocked'
New figures on asylum seekers and a change of dancers for Strictly Come Dancing make Friday's papers.

The race for the two miles-a-second super weapons that Putin says turn targets to dust
Russia and China are leading the global race in hypersonic missiles - how worried should we be that the US is playing catch up and the UK has none?

Israel will begin talks to free all hostages, Netanyahu says
Earlier this week, a Hamas source said the armed group had agreed to a temporary ceasefire proposal from mediators.

The Tigers are finally free of the wooden spoon. Where do they go from here?
After three consecutive last-place finishes, the embattled joint-venture club is trending upwards. They’re even an outside chance to make the finals this year...

Global snow sports sensation suffers 'very terrible accident' while skiing in NZ
The two-time Winter Olympics gold medallist is recovering after suffering a ‘very terrible accident’ while training in New Zealand.

Small town bakery buzzing after celebrity chef endorsement
Sales have soared at an unassuming Northland bakery since Al Brown started posting reviews of its pies and pastries on the video platform Tiktok.

Cox and Curran blast Invincibles to staggering win
Spectacular fifties from Jordan Cox and Sam Cox fire Oval Invincibles to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Trent Rockets in a table-topping clash in the Hundred.

'Reeking of desperation?' - who could Spurs turn to next?
BBC Sport looks at who Spurs might turn to in the transfer market after losing out on Eberechi Eze and finds out how the club's fans are feeling.

Florida removes rainbow crosswalk honouring Pulse nightclub victims
The crosswalk was part of a larger memorial for the 49 people who were shot and killed at the gay bar in Orlando in 2016.

The 95-year-old POW who wants to return to North Korea to die
Ahn Hak-sop failed in his attempt to cross the border, after spending most of his life in South Korea.

Baby food firms told to cut sugar and stop promoting snacks for under-ones
Manufacturers who do not make products healthier within 18 months may face action, the government says.

Kenny and Boaky: The story of the two men who dragged the Power out of the toilet
Ken Hinkley is much more than just a footy coach to Travis Boak. As the pair prepare to say goodbye to Port, the 386-game star explains just what his second father figure means to him.