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Watch: Canterbury end Southland’s brief Ranfurly Shield reign after six days
Canterbury scored four tries in the first 25 minutes on their way to a big Ranfurly Shield win over Southland at Rugby Park in Invercargill.

China shows off advanced hypersonic missiles, ICBMs and drones in military parade (photos)

Academic research shows UK gender gap underestimated in official data for decades

Djokovic 'not giving up on Slams' - but can body keep up?
Novak Djokovic says he wants to play in the Grand Slams next year, but his body is continuing to let him down at the business end.

Scots must maintain 'good start' to World Cup bid
Head coach Steve Clarke hailed a "good start" to Scotland's World Cup qualifying campaign, but warned that they will need to maintain the level of performance that earned an opening draw in Denmark.

Man offered bikes after round-the-world trip theft
Yogesh Alekari was about 15,000 miles (24,140km) into his trip when his bike was taken in Nottingham.

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency
The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.

How I fell for jailed amputee surgeon's sepsis lie
Neil Hopper told me losing his legs had made him rethink his life - but all was not as it seemed.

Analysis: What's behind Putin's uncompromising stance on Ukraine war?
Moscow's diplomatic success in China, and Trump's lack of action, have emboldened Putin, reports Steve Rosenberg.

Watch: The dramatic day the government had... in under two minutes
Angela Rayner has resigned, people have been sacked and a big reshuffle in government has taken place.

Man dies after suspected shark attack in Sydney
A morning surfer "died at the scene" after being pulled out of the water, Australian police say.

Will Dylan Brown hand his next team – the Knights – the wooden spoon?
If the Kiwi playmaker helps the Eels to a win in his swansong appearance, it could leave his future club last on the ladder.

The one Panther who really needed a break
It had been a rough couple of games for the Panthers fullback before he was given the chance to rest.

Is this New Zealand's oldest book club?
Book clubs are as much about socialising as they are about a love of literature.

102-year-old becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji

Family share new photo of missing woman Te Anihana Pomana
Pomana has been missing for more than two weeks.

New faces but same old Chelsea in winning start
It is far too early to tell whether anyone can stop Chelsea but it was the same old outcome at Stamford Bridge as they saw off Manchester City.

I ordered drug-laced vapes on Snapchat. It was as easy as picking up pizza
On a Warwickshire housing estate, a BBC journalist poses as a schoolgirl to meet the dealers.

Russia targets WhatsApp and pushes new 'super-app' as internet blackouts grow
Millions of Russians have faced restrictions on popular apps while a new app called Max is aggressively promoted.

'The great Rayner reshuffle' and 'Nightmare on Downing Street'
Every paper on Saturday leads on Angela Rayner's resignation, and the prime minister's subsequent cabinet reshuffle.

ICE raid on Hyundai plant in Georgia swept up workers on visitor visas
But one immigration lawyer in Atlanta says his clients were wrongly caught up in the raid.

Australia v Argentina live updates, Rugby Championship test
Live updates of the Rugby Championship test between the Wallabies and Pumas in Townsville.

Waugh chest: How Rugby Australia should spend their incoming millions
Rugby Australia finally is in the money after a successful British and Irish Lions tour and upcoming home World Cup. This is how they should spend it.