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Podcaster's viral clip sparks discussion about traditional gender norms
An Australian podcaster's desire for a partner who does not "complain" about her workday and instead offers "peace and love" to support his ambitions has sparked discussion about the resurgence of traditional gender norms.

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory in second semifinal battle for A-League grand final spot
The semifinal is played on aggregate; Auckland FC lead 1-0 so far.

How Tourism Holdings circumvented US-Canada tariffs
The Kiwi RV company shifted hundreds of motorhomes across the border into Canada.

Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket?
As Zimbabwe toil against England a bowler light because of injury, BBC Sport asks whether the rules around substitutes in cricket should be changed.

Yes, yes, yes: Man Utd sure on Amorim, transfers and the future
A look at what's next for Manchester United after their Europa League final defeat - with focus on transfer plans, finances and the future of their head coach Ruben Amorim.

Why did Trump ambush the South African president?
Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool despite the onslaught

No suspicion of equipment failure in skydive death
Marketing manager Jade Damarell crashed onto farmland in Shotton Colliery, the inquest hears.

Chemical castration for sex offenders to be trialled in more prisons
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory.

Sluggish sloth's secrets of success revealed in new study
Scientists say early humans were to blame for many extinctions - but small tree-dwelling sloths survived.

On the South African road incorrectly identified as a 'burial site' by Trump
The US president said video of crosses on the road was evidence of the scale of attacks on white farmers.

Suspect was initially mistaken for witness
The alleged attacker looked "very distraught" and was being helped by bystanders before he revealed himself as the suspect.

More hurricanes forecast for Atlantic as Trump cuts raise storm tracking fears
The warning comes as cuts to American research raise fears over the ability to track and prepare for them.

'Not involved': World Rugby accused of 'late stage' player involvement in sevens overhaul
However, a spokesperson for the sport's governing body says consultation with players and representatives did take place.

Kicking my caffeine habit
This isn't a national call to quit caffeine. It's just a story about a girl who stopped to see how it would feel.

Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe
Centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett highlight a dominant batting display as England wrap up day one on 498-3 in the first innings of their single Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

Pope, Crawley and Duckett centuries flatten Zimbabwe
Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope join Ben Duckett in making centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

Early Release and Castration... The Government's Plan to Fix Prisons
And a pay rise for teachers and NHS workers.

US Treasury confirms the end of the penny
There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.

Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.

Putting up asylum seekers in Hull's Royal Hotel still divides the city
The BBC's Ed Thomas finds Hull's Royal Hotel - home to hundreds of asylum seekers - still divides opinion.

'Multiple fatalities' after small plane crash in San Diego neighbourhood
Several homes were destroyed and cars caught fire after the private aircraft crashed, forcing the evacuation of 100 people.