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New Zealand singer Daphne Walker dies aged 94
Daphne Walker was described as one of New Zealand’s first singing stars.

Lynagh to start for Australia in Lions opener
Fly-half Tom Lynagh will emulate his father, the Wallaby great Michael, when he starts for Australia in Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

All-Scottish midfield named for first Lions Test
The British and Irish Lions will field an all-Scottish fly-half and centre trio for the first time in history when they play Australia in the opening Test on Saturday.

Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.

Labour MP Diane Abbott stands by racism comments
The veteran Labour MP was disciplined by the party last year over comments in a newspaper letter.

Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive
Senior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government.

Why boxing chumps move the needle more than champs
On Sunday Tim Tszyu will attempt to become a two-time world champion. His fight is unlikely to excite fans as much as the bout between two former footballers.

The AFL’s flawed fixture needs repair. Here’s the solution
The fixture is primarily predicated on the AFL as an entertainment product rather than fairness. But this change could help level the playing field.

Controversial send-off in NRLW: NRLW Weekly - Episode 3
Join Ruan Sims and Marlee Silva in this week's NRLW Weekly as they dissect all the Round 2 action! They celebrate the Sharks' return to winning form, and dive deep into "Ru's Lite N Easy Learning," breaking down complex attacking and defensive strategies, including field splits and numbering systems. The duo tackle listener questions on the Bulldogs' defense and the controversial Reegan Hicks send-off, before previewing and tipping for an exciting Round 3! It’s all thanks to Lite N Easy and Harvey Norman.

The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available?
BBC Sport tries to make sense of the search for a frontman, with the race for a striker hotting up before the Premier League season begins.

And then there were none... Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow
For the first time in more than 100 years, no Welshman will be involved when the British and Irish Lions play a Test match.

Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival days before opening
Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens.

Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters
In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he says "some stupid Republicans" fell for a hoax.

Deadly fire rips through shopping centre in Iraq
Clips circulating on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire.

UK jobs market weakens as unemployment rate rises
The official data shows wage growth has slowed while the number of vacancies continues to fall.

Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.

Uni students warned about promoting overseas gambling websites on social media
The Department of Internal Affairs says influencers could face a $5000 fine.

Tuivasa-Sheck’s manager confirms R360 discussions
Tuivasa-Sheck’s agent has confirmed his client is giving strong consideration to a deal that could see him earn $1 million a year.