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Smoking gun: Public tip-off leads to $12k tobacco bust
Three young people were arrested after police swooped on a getaway vehicle in Titahi Bay.

Dickson denies Bears to steer Somerset to Finals Day
Sean Dickson hits two sixes and a four to lead Somerset to a final-over victory over Bears to qualify for T20 Blast Finals Day.

How Verstappen surpassed fastest F1 cars in history
Max Verstappen set the fastest F1 lap in history in taking pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, and he is feeling optimistic for Sunday's race.

'They won - but have turgid England regressed under Tuchel?'
England did what they had to do against Andorra - but they have arguably regressed under Thomas Tuchel, writes Phil McNulty.

How will the EU's new border system work?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Doctor claims Covid jab linked to royal cancers in Reform conference speech
Party distances itself from guest speaker, who claimed it was "highly likely" that jab caused King and Princess of Wales' illnesses.

'Keep your cool' during emergency alert test, government says
A nationwide test of the system will see most phones signal an alert at 15:00 BST on Sunday.

Cable snapped before Lisbon funicular crash, investigators say
The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary statement into the crash which killed 16 people.

Home Office clearout as Starmer reshuffles top team
Keir Starmer is working his way through the ministerial ranks as he puts the finishing touches to a major shake-up.

Michael Cheika emerges as shock candidate for Knights coaching job
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been sounded out about his interest in the Newcastle job after the club split with Adam O’Brien.

Te Pati Maori co-leader says Tamaki Makaurau voted for 'unapologetic representation'
Tamaki Makaurau voted for "unapologetic representation" says Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer as Oriini Kaipara takes out the Maori electorate.

England to face Scotland in quarter-finals after thrashing Australia
England recover from a shaky first-half showing to comprehensively beat Australia 47-7 to set up a Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland.

England fumble trump card to offer hope to rivals
Despite claiming a 30th straight win, England give a glimpse of frailties that will encourage their Rugby World Cup rivals.

Sabalenka keeps cool to retain US Open title
World number one Aryna Sabalenka lands a first major of the year after seeing off home hope Amanda Anisimova to retain her US Open title.

Patchy England beat Australia to set up Scotland quarter-final
England recovered from a glitchy first-half showing to beat Australia and set up a Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland,

Rights reform to 'head off Farage' and 'EastEnders Jamie axed'
The fallout from Angela Rayner's resignation and the axing of EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick lead Sunday's papers.

Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before
The conference feels like that of a big party - but retains the insurgency vibe that the party is seeking to channel.

Israel destroys second high-rise as assault on Gaza City intensifies
Israel continues to expand its military operation in Gaza, urging Palestinians to leave Gaza City and move south.

Fastest lap in F1 history as Max Verstappen takes pole for Italian GP
Max Verstappen has stunned title contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri by snatching pole position for the Italian Grand Prix with the fastest lap ever at Monza.