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Australian soldiers who prepare parachutes tested positive for drugs before fatal jump
Six soldiers serving at Sydney's RAAF Base Richmond failed comprehensive drug screening in mid-February and early March and are now facing possible expulsion from the defence force.

Inmate not checked before cell death, says sister
Justin Lewis, who had a history of mental illness, was found dead in his cell at HMP Parc in March.

Cacace upsets Cordina to claim IBF world title
Belfast super-featherweight Anthony Cacace pulls off a huge shock in Saudi Arabia by stopping Joe Cordina in the eighth round to win the IBF world title.

Singer Libianca on the pressure to take sides in Cameroon war
The star of viral hit People talks to the BBC about getting death threats for waving a Cameroonian flag.

Usyk's epic victory over Fury in 10 pictures
Relive Oleksandr Usyk's victory over rival heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in ten pictures.

Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
It is thought more than 100 Israelis are still being held hostage in Gaza after the 7 October attacks.

The mystery of the man embroiled in a gold scam
Questions remain around the disappearance of a man mixed up in one of the biggest gold scams in history.

Tunisia says 23 people missing in Mediterranean sea
The national guard says it has informed the navy and search and rescue operations are under way.

Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal
Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float.

Cabinet minister to stand down at general election
The Northern Ireland secretary announced his intentions on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

Hamilton fatal crash drink-driver Jack Halliday ignored plea not to drive
An apprentice diesel mechanic who got behind the wheel after drinking and crashed, killing a young man, had recently been convicted of drink driving in similar circumstances.

How are universal credit rules changing?
People claiming universal credit and working under 18 hours a week will have to look for more work.

Title battle, Europe, Klopp's farewell - what to look out for on final day
As well as the title race, there are other things to be decided on the final day of the Premier League season.

Lowry, Rose & MacIntyre move into US PGA contention
Shane Lowry shoots a major record-equalling 62 to move two shots behind joint leaders Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele in round three of the US PGA Championship in Kentucky.

What's the future for Aberfan chapel with tragic past?
Some of the 116 children killed in the Aberfan disaster were taken to the now derelict Capel Aberfan.

Inside the museums averaging fewer than one visitor a day
What is it like for the volunteers who keep England's smallest attractions going?

The Papers: Archbishop's plea to Starmer and stalking hotline calls soar
A range of stories on Sunday's papers including Labour's plans for NHS staff to work weekends.

'I will be paying my mortgage until I�m 68'
With more young homebuyers opting for ultra-long mortgages, we hear from people about their personal experiences.

�My heart still hurts�: The personal sacrifice of revealing a K-pop scandal
Two journalists reveal how they bore the brunt of fans' anger after exposing K-pop's dark underbelly.

Cold case detectives vow to solve historic sex crimes
Forensic science advances are helping police to secure convictions in unsolved cases spanning 50 years.