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Animal Justice Party renews call to ban duck hunting
An Animal Justice Party spokesperson said it was not an effective way to control the population, and was banned in other countries.

Europe's EPC intergovernmental forum meets in Yerevan without Merz

The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal
As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blackstenius.

England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer
England pace bowler Mark Wood says he is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes.

'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads
Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

From unwanted to unstoppable: How Donaldson is playing his way back into the Wallabies
With a starring role in the Force’s first victory in Sydney in five years, Ben Donaldson reminded Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt of his ability

Rapid Recap | MW35: Leeds vs Burnley
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Burnley's visit to Elland Road to face Leeds United in Premier League Matchweek 35 action.

Weekes dummies and burns past Titans
Kaeo Weekes breaks the line with a dummy before sprinting away to the finish line.

Triple shot starts busy day for Robb stable at Dubbo
Local trainer Brett Robb will be well represented at Sunday’s Dubbo meeting with the horseman saddling a number of runners.

Owner’s Choice proves lucky charm for Doyle mare in Hawkesbury Cup
Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle found the key to mare Churchill’s Choice, which gave ill owner Kevin Hill a boost with victory in the Hawkesbury Cup.

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

OneFamily brings 1,000 bereaved Israelis together for Remembrance Day

Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Air exec Kannan and insider Aggarwal, sources say

Strike player wins $700,000, Powerball rolls over
An Auckland lottery player is $700,000 richer after winning Strike Four in Saturday’s Lotto draw.

DeChambeau denies 'completely untrue' PGA talks
American Bryson DeChambeau says it is "completely untrue" he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.

'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader.

Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic cycling champion Zanardi dies
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

RA is set for a World Cup windfall. It must splash the cash on junior development
The annual results of Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby are set to highlight a vast disparity in one key area. And it’s showing on the field.

Salah 'at peace' with Liverpool exit
In an exclusive interview with Stan Sports, Liverpool superstar Mo Salah revealed he's 'at peace' with his decision to leave the club at the end of the season.

Harley Reid kicks incredible goal bursting from the middle
West Coast star Harley Reid kicks one of the goals of the year against Richmond.