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Man dances for 144 hours to break video game marathon record
Szabolcs Csépe played Dance Dance Revolution for six days to secure his place in the record books.

'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".

Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55 million richer on Saturday
You might have a wishlist, but one financial adviser who has previously advised Lotto winners says there are a few things you should know.

'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat
Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat.

Ford returns at 10 for England against All Blacks
George Ford returns at fly-half and Freddie Steward at full-back for England's much-anticipated showdown with New Zealand on Saturday at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Lloyds' use of staff bank data during pay talks 'concerning'
The bank looked at anonymised information about spending habits, saving rates and salary increases.

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
The top court is Trump's last hope of having a jury's unanimous verdict thrown out. Whether it will take the case is unclear.

Rally driving debut for daughter of tragic world champion Colin McRae
Colin McRae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally.

Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists
The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.

Vinted users outraged by sizing changes
The popular second-hand shopping app has changed how sizes are categorised.

More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April
The government publishes new figures for England and Wales, as it faces pressure over accidental releases.

NHS manager who groomed young girls on Snapchat jailed for 28 years for rape and abuse
Paul Lipscombe used fake names and lied about his age to win over his victims.

To win the lottery
New Zealand's national lottery (Lotto) has a $45m jackpot on offer tonight. What would I do if I won it? The answer may surprise you and speaks to just how boring old people (like me) really are.

Alcaraz battles back to beat Fritz in thriller
Carlos Alcaraz battles back from a set down to edge past Taylor Fritz in a thrilling contest and close on a place in the knockout stages at the ATP Finals.

Is WTA Finals bringing change to Saudi Arabia?
The season-ending WTA Finals has been held for the second time in Saudi Arabia - a controversial move which continues to be scrutinised.

Reinventing Football - five things fans would change
BBC Sport asked football fans to rip up the rulebook and suggest one change to the game. Here are the top five talking points from thousands of replies.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last.

'This animal spared my life': Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mexican Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.

Hospital trust fined £500k over death of young woman on mental health unit
Alice Figueiredo, 22, took her own life at Goodmayes Hospital, east London, in July 2015.

Asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotel after council loses legal battle
A council has lost its legal battle with the government in a landmark High Court ruling.