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Is Pochettino delivering hope - or panic - to US after Gold Cup loss?
Mauricio Pochettino could bring belief to his US side by winning the Gold Cup on Sunday but defeat may see pre-World Cup panic set in.

Itoje to face Brumbies as Test team appears to form
Maro Itoje returns to captain the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies on Wednesday as Andy Farrell's Test team appears to take shape.

Owners of escaped pet lion arrested after it attacks three people
Dramatic footage showed the big cat leaping over a concrete wall then pouncing on a woman in Pakistan.

What early warnings did flood-hit Texas receive?
Questions have been raised about why people were not evacuated ahead of the deluge.

Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs
Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished.

Mushroom murders and cancer lie: Nine weeks of evidence that gripped a courtroom
Erin Patterson's conviction ends a monthslong trial full of dramatic allegations.

Lodge avoids charge after ending good mate’s comeback
The Manly forward was shattered after causing an injury to Brandon Smith on his return to the NRL.

AFL considers new mid-season competition in radical fixture shake-up
The AFL is seriously considering introducing a secondary tournament that would run during the premiership season, award millions of dollars in prizemoney and could even offer the winning team a spot in the finals.

Stars on the edge set to threaten QLD's defence
Andrew Johns urges NSW to open the pathway of four stars on the edge to pose a threat to Queensland's State of Origin hopes.

‘Dad was proud’: Cruz Hewitt makes winning debut at Wimbledon
Lleyton Hewitt’s son, Cruz, is used to being the one watching his famous, Wimbledon-winning father. But as Cruz made his All England club debut – and won – it was his father watching on from the stands.

Cyclists crash into crowd at German Track Championships
The final day of the German Track Cycling Championships is abandoned after several spectators are injured when two cyclists crash into the crowd.

Trump calls Musk's new political party 'ridiculous'
The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.

UK experts inspect fighter jet stuck in India for three weeks
The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather. It then reported a technical snag.

How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups
JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.

Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations that side with Brics
The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".

Netanyahu visits US as Trump puts pressure to agree Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel's prime minister is under pressure from Donald Trump and people at home to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.

OK Wimbledon, time to smash this shrieking racket
Why has incessant grunting gone unpunished in tennis? Is it because the top players are now so rich and powerful that they effectively control the sport?

Touching reason behind star's pink boots
Connor Watson reveals the touching reason behind why he wears bright pink boots every game.

Hansen set for Canberra homecoming four years after rejecting deal to stay
Brumbies academy product Mack Hansen will be on familiar ground after being named on the bench to face the Lions.

Demon awaiting 'crazy difficult' task
Daniela Hantuchova previews Alex de Minaur's fourth-round match against Novak Djokovic on Stan Sport's Grand Slam Daily.