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Ballon d’Or winner hospitalised with meningitis on eve of Euro 2025
Spain coach Montse Tomé said her star player had felt ill and was taken to a hospital in Madrid where she tested positive for meningitis.

World No 1 fires two team members before Wimbledon but won’t say why
Jannik Sinner was asked repeatedly in English and Italian what led him to part ways with two members of his team on the eve of the tournament.

Five talking points as the Lions do a job on the Force
Five big talking points from Perth as Tomos Williams' injury causes concern, Joe McCarthy nails the enforcer role and Mack Hansen earns eyebrow-raising praise.

Norris says Austria pole lap 'close to perfection'
Lando Norris says he felt like he was back to the form he had missing for much of this season after taking a stunning pole position in Austria.

Was The Welfare Rebellion Starmer's Most Damaging Moment?
We look at his year as PM.

Farage's Tata plan would cost 5,000 jobs, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer uses his Welsh Labour conference speech to attack the leader of Reform UK.

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

In pictures: Saturday at Glastonbury Festival
Kaiser Chiefs have opened the Pyramid Stage with mystery band 'Patchwork' due to perform later.

Trump on a high after 'tremendous' wins at home and abroad
The US president's week began with an angry outburst but ended with him celebrating four major political victories.

Max Verstappen hits out at 'undriveable' car after qualifying behind Liam Lawson
The Red Bull driver believed his car was ‘miles off pole’ set by McLaren's Lando Norris.

Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle
Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of their coverage has shifted.

Springboks smash All Blacks-stacked Barbarians in Cape Town
The Barbarians were no match for the Springboks, even with a side stacked full of All Blacks.

Tasman Civil Defence controller warns residents to remain cautious after floods
The region remains under a state of emergency.

Club World Cup is football's 'worst idea ever' - Klopp
Jurgen Klopp believes the Club World Cup is "the worst idea ever implemented in football" because of "serious fears" over player welfare.

Mandhana stars as India inflict record loss on England
Smriti Mandhana scores a stunning century as India inflict England's heaviest T20 defeat by runs with a comprehensive 97-run triumph at Trent Bridge.

Police helicopter in near miss with US fighter jet
A police helicopter sent to search for drones had a close encounter with a US fighter jet.

Senate Republicans scramble to pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Party leadership have been twisting arms for an initial vote on the spending plan by Saturday.

Netanyahu hopes for boost from Iran conflict - but do Israelis still trust him?
Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.

Children among casualties after tree falls in park
Police say the public should avoid the area after five children were taken to hospital.

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests
Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.

‘Please help us’: Family searches for missing teen last seen at Auckland mall
Police and family are appealing for help to find Whetu Bennett who went missing after visiting LynnMall in Auckland earlier this week.