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Alcaraz avoids Fognini shock after fan taken ill
Carlos Alcaraz avoids a seismic shock against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini to set up a Wimbledon second-round meeting with British qualifier Oliver Tarvet.

'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am'
Extreme weather during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer means Fifa should think about playing the men's World Cup final at 9am next year, according to an expert.

Israeli military investigates 'reports of harm to civilians' after hundreds killed near Gaza aid sites
The IDF said instructions had been issued to forces after "lessons learned".

Police identify 20-year-old suspect in deadly Idaho firefighter ambush
20-year-old Wess Roley deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports.

England? Spain? What stats say about who will win Euro 2025
Will it be England, Spain or someone else? Opta predicts each country's chances of winning Euro 2025

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.

'We're not safe here anymore' - Syria's Christians fear for future after devastating church attack
Many Christians in Syria fear the new Islamist-led government is not doing enough to protect them.

Almost 2,200 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year
The number of incidents has risen since a drop in the pandemic, although serious injuries are down.

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes
The government was forced into concessions on its welfare plan following a backlash among its own MPs.

The two reasons Wests Tigers were happy to cut Da Silva immediately
They could have done with Talllyn Da Silva trying to help them avoid a fourth wooden spoon - but they acted with eyes on his, and their, future.

‘It’s the Australian way’: Touring Lions shrug off heritage jibes
The fact the British and Irish Lions have eight players who were raised in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa is not a sensitive issue. Apparently.

'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling
Some players have said the calls are too quiet. Others say they miss the tradition. How has the first day of electronic line-calling gone at Wimbledon?

Covid inquiry hears of care home 'slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.

UK F-35 parts exports to Israel are lawful, High Court rules
The court has rejected a challenge brought by human rights groups.

Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers
Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

How cold case killer was caught after more than half a century
The conviction of Ryland Headley is thought to be the oldest cold case murder ever solved in the UK.

Emma Raducanu beats British teenager Mimi Xu on first day of Wimbledon
British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

'I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me'
Police are failing to properly investigate coercive control, victims and campaigners say.

Bank failure compensation scheme begins - what does it actually mean?
Explainer - New Zealand's deposit compensation scheme takes effect from Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

1st Round Highlights: Kimberly Birrell v Donna Vekic
1st Round Highlights: Kimberly Birrell v Donna Vekic | 2025 Wimbledon

This tennis star almost gave up hope of becoming an Australian. Then came a ‘fairytale’
Russian-born Daria Kasatkina endured a difficult few years after announcing she was gay and condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine before switching allegiances. Now she represents Australia and is on track to gain citizenship.