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This 7-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is only $18 and ideal for laptops
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At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza
For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites.

The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia
Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

The Afghan data breach explained... in one minute
The BBC's Tom Symonds examines the controversy surrounding the breach, which was kept hidden for years.

US ambassador calls on Israel to 'aggressively investigate' West Bank killing
Mike Huckabee calls for "accountability" after a young Palestinian-American was beaten to death in an attack by settlers.

Sonny Bill loses long-awaited Paul Gallen fight - by a single point
SBW goes into retirement with a controversial loss after points deduction

Why Lions series could save rugby union in Australia
Rugby union has slipped off the back pages and into crisis in Australia. The arrival of the British and Irish Lions might have come just in time to save the sport.

Fury 'in gym' and wants to fight Usyk again - Warren
Queenberry chief Frank Warren says Tyson Fury will not make a boxing comeback this year but he wants to fight Oleksandr Usyk again.

Open tee times 'tweaked' because of band parade in Portrush
More than 70 bands and about 2,000 people are due to be involved in the event on Saturday evening.

What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem?
BBC Sport explores the issues around slow over-rates during the England-India Test series and looks at possible solutions.

Curry and Tuipulotu set to start for Lions in series opener
Tom Curry is set to win the competitive race to be the British and Irish Lions open-side flanker ahead of Jac Morgan, with Sione Tuipulotu featuring in an all-Scotland midfield.

Red Arrows surprise wedding couple with flypast
The happy couple realised their would be a scheduled flypast and were surprised with a smoke display.

Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses
The UK's financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients.

Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? What you need to know as restrictions widen
As dry weather continues, several UK water companies have issued hosepipe bans. What do they mean and who do they affect?