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Nine tackles on Thursday, cancer surgery on Friday for Broncos' Singleton
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton is recovering from surgery following a testicular cancer diagnosis.

Higgins leaves official residence on last day as Irish president
There were cheers as Michael D and Sabina Higgins left Áras an Uachtaráin which is located in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

'I use buy now, pay later for groceries and other essentials. I'm £3k in debt'
Debt organisations say more people are seeking help after using loan apps to pay for everyday items.

Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues
It's easy to feel gloomy in winter, but here are three ways to help you manage the darker days and even embrace them.

New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.

The death of the last surviving WW1 veterans changed how we commemorate
What do displays of national pride mean when they are no longer accompanied by the mass shared grief that gave rise to them?

Greyhound racing ban legislation passes first reading
In his speech at Parliament the Racing Minister said greyhound injury rates were too high and the industry had lost its social licence.

Police prosecuted Jevon McSkimming complainant
It can now be revealed police have withdrawn harmful digital communications charges against a woman after she made complaints about the former deputy police commissioner.

Long-awaited bombshell report about top cop is damning for police
Jevon McSkimming resigned from his role after "serious allegations" emerged.

Sulking NBA player hits staffer in the head with water bottle
The NBA has fined Toronto Raptor Brandon Ingram for forcibly throwing a water bottle to the floor that hit a game attendant in the head during a game.

How content creator became scout in Serie A
How former content creator Felix Johnston became a first-team scout for Serie A club Como 1907.

'Proud' jockey Aswat makes history as first black woman in British jumps race
Aamilah Aswat makes history at Kempton on Monday when becoming the first black British female jump jockey to ride in Britain.

The Papers: 'Trump's $1bn BBC threat' and 'You will pay the price' warning for Reeves
Donald's Trump's threat to sue the BBC over the editing of his speech in a documentary dominates Tuesday's papers.

US Senate passes funding bill as historic shutdown nears likely end
It will need to be approved by the House and then signed into law by the president before the government can reopen.

Police 'failed' woman who accused Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending, her lawyer says
The allegations arose from an affair between McSkimming and the woman who at the time was a junior non-sworn police employee.

Forgotten All Black, who can play for England, in talks with Saracens
Hoskins Sotutu’s rugby CV is said to be doing the rounds of Prem Rugby clubs in England.

‘I feel like crying, my mountain’s burning’: Family witness Tongariro fire unfold
Eyewitness video account captures evacuation and aftermath of Tongariro National Park fire.

Watchdog slams police handling of complaints about former top cop Jevon McSkimming
IPCA finds serious misconduct by then Commissioner, two Deputy Commissioners and an Assistant Commissioner regarding handling of complaints about Jevon McSkimming.

Rybakina snubs WTA Tour chief
Elena Rybakina refused to be in a photo with WTA Tour chief executive Portia Archer after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the WTA Finals.

The stunning goal that prompted fans to go shirtless ... in a blizzard
It was minus 8 degrees. The goalkeepers had shovels to clear the lines, and when extra time was needed, snowploughs cleared the pitch. There was a lot going on in the Canadian Premier League soccer finals.