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Black Ferns v Wallaroos live updates: World Champions host Australia for Laurie O’Reilly Cup
Live updates of the Black Ferns clash with Australia.

Archer return and Root's record catch - as third Test hangs in the balance
Jofra Archer and Joe Root both had days to remember on day two of the third Test between England and India, with the tourists closing on 145-3 at the close, trailing England by 242 runs at Lord's.

A bridge too far? Prague railway project draws criticism
The 123-year-old Vysehrad railway bridge is set to be replaced but conservationists say it should stay.

'Sour taste'. Jellycat pulls supply leaving independent shop owners confused
Jellycat has stopped supplying its plush toys to around 100 independent stores in the UK.

North Korea's Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists
Details of how it was built - in a country largely closed to the outside world - are shrouded in secrecy.

'Splash and burn' and 'Tax time bomb'
The third heatwave engulfing the UK features prominently on the front pages of Saturday's papers.

Inside King Charles's fiery gathering that shone a light on his beliefs
The King's philosophy of harmony with nature was on display at the Highgrove summit.

'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid
Two of Iman al-Nouri's five sons were killed outside a clinic in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, while a third was seriously wounded.

Heatwave spreads to Scotland and Northern Ireland
Temperatures are expected to be reach more than 30C in large swathes of the country.

Watch: Role of plane fuel switches explained
A preliminary report investigating the Air India crash finds both fuel switches were moved to the off position.

Unless the Wallabies were playing possum, Lions may be in for a feast
The real business of the British and Irish Lions tour has arrived, and the hosts need to worry about more than who’ll wear the No.10 jersey.

This former Australian Test star just led Italy to cricket World Cup for first time
The Azzurri booked their passage to next year’s T20 World Cup in nerve-jangling fashion on Saturday – and a former Australian opening batsman was in the thick of it.

Live: Central Pulse looking to lock up ANZ Premiership playoff spot
Follow live coverage of the first game of round 10 in the ANZ Premiership, between the Magic and Pulse in Mount Maunganui.

'It'll be a chess match' - where Wimbledon final will be won
In her latest BBC Sport column at Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses where Saturday's final between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek will be won and lost.

Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash
Fuel cut-off switches flipped seconds after takeoff in Air India crash, preliminary report finds.

The 10-year-old sleeper hit that has more plays than any Taylor Swift song
Lord Huron's The Night We Met has become a sleeper hit with more streams than any Taylor Swift song.

Intense Med Sea heatwave raises fears for marine life
Sea temperatures around places like Majorca exceeded 30C earlier this month, far above average.

Donald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationship
Past visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.

Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.

BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChef
This year's series was reportedly filmed before co-host Gregg Wallace faced misconduct allegations.

Gout Gout reflects on Monaco win
Gout Gout speaks after winning the under-23 200 metres in 20.10 seconds at the Monaco Diamond League meet.

Johnson becomes undisputed champ
Cherneka Johnson Johnson put on a dominant performance stopping Shurretta Metcalf after the eighth round to become undisputed bantamweight champion.