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'Deeply loving, wise, and funny': Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, has died
"It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia," the family said in a statement.

Sale second as Ford scores try in win over Sarries
England fly-half George Ford scores his first try for Sale as the Sharks beat Saracens in a fiery match to move up to second in the Premiership.

'World class' Sing ready for Grand Slam decider
Head coach John Mitchell says full-back Emma Sing is "world class" and is able to replace world player of the year Ellie Kildunne for England's Grand Slam decider against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery
The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.

Steve Rosenberg: All smiles in the Kremlin as Putin sits down with Trump's deal-maker
As Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks the BBC's Russia editor.

Brayshaw, Serong star as Dockers beat Crows in Perth
Fremantle have rebounded to beat Adelaide by 18 points in their Anzac Day fixture in Perth.

Agents juggling players and coaches are afforded plenty of leeway
Some should count themselves fortunate that they don’t represent clowns and acrobats.

Hurting Eagles aim for special AFL win against Hawks
West Coast recruit Jack Graham says the entire team is hurting after an 0-6 start to the season, but he’s confident a win is just around the corner.

Munster's Bellamy quip exposes Storm injury crisis
Cameron Munster joked coach Craig Bellamy could be forced to "lace up" for the Storm amid an injury crisis affecting its outside backs.

ANZAC services held across Pacific
The ANZAC Day Dawn service ceremony in New Caledonia was attended by a larger-than-usual number of representatives from the region.

Young man arrested for carrying imitation firearm in Auckland
Police were notified on Saturday morning that a young person was carrying a firearm on a bus heading into central Auckland.

Palmer's goalless run a mental thing - Maresca
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's recent struggles on the pitch are "a mental thing", says boss Enzo Maresca.

Eubank accuses Benn and team of 'derailing' weight cut
Chris Eubank Jr suggests he wasn't allowed to urinate as he narrowly missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn.

Trump administration reverses termination of visas for foreign students
The reversal comes as immigration officials work out a new system for reviewing and revoking visas for international students.

'They destroyed our history': How war ravaged Sudan's museums
Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.

How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending?
BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.

There’s a bear in where? Why Perth is wrong spot for club’s return
The Bears’ comeback brings to a conclusion a long and sad saga, but there was a far more obvious location for their new home than Western Australia.

Latrell Mitchell suspended for high tackle in another blow for Rabbitohs
South Sydney have been dealt another blow, with fullback Latrell Mitchell to miss at least one week after the judiciary charged him for his tackle of Sualauvi Fa’alogo.

Jamie Jack claims first national title
Jamie Jack, the younger brother of Shayna, finishes second in the men's 100m freestyle final at the 2025 Australian swimming championships, but is the first Australian home.