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Injury-hit All Blacks rely on late surge to beat Ireland in Chicago
Injured captain and lock Scott Barrett must have swivelled his eyes to the heavens and been thankful that the All Blacks were able to beat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago on Sunday morning (NZT).

All Blacks player ratings: Scrum, bench come up trumps in nervy win over Ireland
Scott Robertson’s side have had issues with both areas in recent times, but they each fired for a crucial victory in Chicago in first game of Grand Slam tour.

Ireland well beaten by All Blacks in Chicago rematch
New Zealand avenge one of their most painful defeats as they comfortably beat Ireland in a Chicago rematch that fails to live up to the pre-game hype.

Earl and Pollock make case for backline experiment
England back rows Ben Earl and Henry Pollock show the pace to back Steve Borthwick's bold tactical plan.

Americans brace for healthcare insurance costs to spike as subsidies set to end
The monthly cost of health insurance could rise by 114% on average, according to health research nonprofit KFF.

Thousands of poorest Scots to receive free weight-loss jabs in trial
Up to 5,000 people in Scotland will take the injections as part of a multi-million pound study being led by Glasgow University.

Trump remodels Lincoln bathroom in latest White House renovation
The US president says the new marble and gold fixtures are "very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln".

Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall
Kenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.

Germany's heating bills have tripled since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Landslide in western Kenya leaves 21 people dead, 30 others missing

Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall

French fraud watchdog reports Shein for 'childlike' sex dolls

Ruthless England deny Wallabies perfect Twickenham return
The Wallabies were unable to replicate last year’s brilliant win at Twickenham, losing 25-7 in a dominating display by a ruthless England at Twickenham.

How to build a Bear: New NRL club hits market with $12m cheque – and a warning from Wayne Bennett
Now they can start signing players, the Perth Bears must build a competitive roster from scratch. Will they Moneyball their way to success or blow the cash?

Video shows Lamborghini on fire after Auckland crash
A video shows flames and smoke rising from the back of a crashed Lamborghini after it crashed in Auckland on Saturday afternoon.

'Absolutely incredible' goal sends Buxton into second round
Connor Kirby scores an "absolute worldie" in extra-time as Buxton beat Chatham Town 2-1 in the FA Cup first round.

England's Ashes hopes end with 'reality check'
England have been handed a "good reality check" in seeing their Rugby League Ashes hopes ended by Australia, says captain George Williams.

'I can't see a weakness' - is this Arsenal's time for a title?
It is, of course, still early days but could this be Arsenal's time to win the Premier League? BBC Sport takes a look at why the Gunners' title charge is already looking strong.

Anger lingers in Serbia a year after train station tragedy
Tens of thousands mourned 16 people who died in a rail station canopy collapse in Novi Sad last year, sparking ongoing protests.

Is it worth taking a five-year home loan fix?
As interest rates have fallen over this year, all home loan fixed-term rates have dropped.

Kangaroos wrap up Ashes series as three players sin-binned in spiteful Test
The Australians overcame a rejuvenated English side that was Intense, ferocious and spiteful, claiming the series with a 14-4 victory at the home of Premier League club, Everton FC.