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Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain, dies aged 87
The Oscar-nominated actor shot to fame in the 1960s, going on to star in numerous films across a six decade career.

By Day, He Was a Decorated Commander. But Double-Life Started with Underwear Fetish — and Spiraled into Heinous Crimes

Pakistan will not restrict mountaineering despite recent deaths of climbers

Sudan army torturing people to death, claims rights group

Israelis hold huge protests, strikes in support of hostages in Gaza

Hodgkinson runs world lead in first race since Olympics
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson sets an 800m world lead in her first race since winning gold at the Paris Olympics.

Why Arsenal are ready to win the league as stakes rise for Arteta
The additions of midfielder Martin Zubimendi and striker Viktor Gyokeres show Arsenal's ambition in what will be Mikel Arteta's most important season as manager.

Thousands cross Channel in small boats since new migrant deal with France
More than 2,500 people have crossed the English Channel in the 11 days since the "one in, one out" migrant scheme took effect, Home Office figures show.

Twenty years of 'Bird of the Year' in one book
More than a dozen illustrators were selected, "not only because they draw beautiful birds, but because they also are dedicated to supporting conservation through their work".

Tigers rid themselves of wooden spoon … and turn up heat on Seibold
Three-time cellar dwellers now four wins clear of last place with three rounds to play.

Joey furious at 'bombed' Knights try
Jack Cogger's poor pass and positioning denies Connor Votano a try on debut.

Robson leaves Cowboys down a player
Reece Robson is sin binned for a professional foul against the Knights.

Dubbo duo eye winning trebles at Bathurst
A pair of hard-fit and progressive Dubbo gallopers are both out to make it three straight wins when they line up at Monday’s Bathurst meeting.

Novelist Sally Rooney says she will support Palestine Action despite ban
The Irish novelist says "if this makes me a supporter of terror under UK law, so be it".

Spain PM vows 'climate pact' on visit to fire-hit region

Netanyahu, Zamir's spar over Gaza operations leaves IDF chief as winner in the public eye

Richarlison wonder goal lights up new Frank era at Spurs
Two goals from Richarlison, including a stunning scissor kick, help Thomas Frank win his first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham against Burnley.

All Blacks beat Pumas to return to top of world rankings
New Zealand hold off a second-half fightback to beat Argentina 41-24 in their Rugby Championship opener and return to the top of the world rankings.

British racing to hold one-day strike in tax protest
The British Horseracing Authority cancels all races on 10 September in protest against the Government's proposed tax rise on horserace betting.

Palestinians flee IDF attacks on Gaza City as Israelis protest against occupation plan
Israeli bombardment has created a "catastrophic" situation in the city's Zeitoun neighbourhood, the city's Hamas-run authority says.

The science of transgenerational trauma, epigenetics and hope for healing
Can we inherit the effects of trauma physically from past generations? New research is beginning to shed light on how gene expression factors code stories of our past into our present.

Tigers star scores dubious try
Taylan May scores to extend the Wests Tigers' lead in controversial fashion.

'Tough' Cotter stays down in agony
Reuben Cotter receives medical attention after copping a blow to the sternum.

Burns runs 85 metres to score
Braidon Burns plucks an intercept to run away and score.