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Here's who will play The Beatles in the four movies about the band
All four films about the members of The Beatles are set to be released concurrently in a "binge-able theatrical experience".

'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate
Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property.

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash
Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say.

'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.

Girl missing in River Thames named as Kaliyah Coa
A recovery mission is now under way to find 11-year-old Kaliyah along the Thames, Met Police said.

BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

The players at the centre of the AFL’s recruiting war, and five others to watch
These players to sign on the dotted line, and while that remains the case, they’ll be at the centre of trade talk in 2025.

Greats call for answers to DCE 'distraction'
Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer discuss how Manly needs to handle the distractions around Daly Cherry-Evans' departure.

Weather warning: Heavy rain to lash parts of North and South islands
Heavy rain warnings are in place for the top of the South Island, Westland and Taranaki.

Car industry hit with £78m in fines for withholding recycling information
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".

Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting
People are being evacuated as a volcano erupts in south-west Iceland, threatening a town.

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85
PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.

Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

The next Wallabies coach is a mystery, and the current one is on a vow of silence
The search for Joe Schmidt’s replacement has dragged on into a new month – and with the massive British and Irish Lions tour around the corner, a problem has emerged.

David Fifita backflipped on the Sydney Roosters. Then he helped South Sydney
The Titans back-rower has provided Souths with a blueprint on how best to upset the Sydney Roosters’ star prop.

How Eddie McGuire would have handled Oscar Allen if he was running the Eagles
Oscar Allen met with a rival club as captain of West Coast ... and Eddie McGuire is NOT happy.