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BBC needs to get a grip quicker after controversies, Ofcom chief says
Dame Melanie Dawes said the BBC needed to complete reports and investigations sooner.

'Champion Lowry recalls incredible scenes as Open returns to Portrush'
An Irishman ending the 68-year wait to crown an Open champion on the island of Ireland was a nigh-on perfect script in 2019, writes Iain Carter.

US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, emergency officials say
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the strike, which witnesses said hit a crowd queuing to get water at a refugee camp.

Panthers forward fools Lomax
Luke Garner steps around Zac Lomax in a rush of blood defensive decision.

Debutant sent off for dangerous tackle
Reegan Hicks is sent from the field for a spear tackle.

Warriors snap losing streak against the Tigers
Nine's Emma Lawrence provides the latest updates from the weekend, including the Warriors' win over the Tigers.

Drawn between multiple codes, a decision looms for a Broncos phenom
A dual-code sensation achieved a career milestone. But does a decision loom for the Broncos’ newest star?

‘Self-loathing’ and ‘embarrassment’ ends with Cleary getting his mojo back
Penrith’s main man wasn’t going to let the scars of an Origin series defeat affect his performance for his beloved Panthers.

Anzac team should be quietly forgotten
There are definitely more worthy opponents for the Lions and the smart money says the AusNZ team will not be part of the tour itinerary in New Zealand in four years’ time.

Crawley gets hits on the hand... but doesn't require treatment
England's Zak Crawley gets hit on the hand by a Jasprit Bumrah delivery but unlike yesterday evening the England batter doesn't require treatment.

French prisoner escapes in fellow inmate's bag, officials say
Investigations have been launched after a man escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison on Friday.

Putin's friend Gergiev set to conduct as Italy breaks ban on pro-Kremlin artists
An Italian region has invited the pro-Putin conductor, signalling a rehabilitation despite no sign of an end to the war.

Child dies at Alder Hey Hospital as measles cases surge
Seventeen children have been treated at the Liverpool hospital for the virus since June.

Lomax finishes after 'spectacular pass'
Zac Lomax dives in the corner following Bailey Simonsson's brilliant pass.

Hip drop rules out Eels back
Nine's Emma Lawrence reveals Kitione Kautoga is out for the match after a hip drop.

'Wow': Titans star sent to the bin
Georgia Hale is given her marching orders after an awkward tackle against the Broncos.

Upton hobbles off the field
Tamika Upton leaves the field with injury during the Broncos' win.

Boyd wonder: More pain for Tigers as new Warriors halves duo run riot
Tanah Boyd’s first match for the New Zealand-based club further boosted their top-four ambitions.

NRL Highlights: Eels v Panthers - Round 19
Parramatta Eels take on the Penrith Panthers in Round 19 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

‘I had to respond’: Gawn’s reaction to ugly incident involving teammate and rival Xerri
The Demons snapped a five-game losing streak with a hard fought win, but the contest was marred by the incident that sparked Tom Sparrow’s teammates to fly the flag for him.

Titans prop on report for high shot
Mo Fotuaika is placed on report for collecting Xavier Willison high.