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Rolfo & Malard score as Man Utd beat PSG
Manchester United continue their winning run in the Women's Champions League, beating Paris St-Germain on Mary Earps' return to Old Trafford.

Bellingham, Foden & Kane can’t all start in current system - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel rules out Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden starting together in his side's current system.

US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.

Cardiff's overnight visitors could be first in Wales to face £1.30-a-night tourist tax
Cardiff council wants to bring in a levy that it hopes would raise £3.5m a year.

Heineken UK cuts Foster's alcohol strength to 3.4%
The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.

British couple held in Iran are on hunger strike, son says
The couple are losing hope and feel let down by the UK government, Joe Bennett says.

What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump
In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.

Why the draft’s best small forward is sick of being compared to Nick Watson
Lachy Dovaston is widely viewed as the best small forward in next week’s AFL draft. He already has his goal celebrations ready.

NRL’s grand final rematch ratings win and surprise Magic Round casualty
The most-watched grand final will be reprised early in 2026 as one of last season’s most entertaining sides sits out the NRL’s marquee weekend.

Attention England: It’s not personal, us ‘has-beens’ just want you to win the Ashes
England’s Ashes preparation can’t be truly judged until the Ashes are over. But, there is already one noted shortfall.

Some schools defy government move on Te Tiriti o Waitangi
One says upholding the treaty is the right thing to do and part of its "civic responsibility".

Black Caps v West Indies: Captain Mitchell Santner morphs into New Zealand’s perfect finisher
Already a world class bowler, the NZ skipper has become a match-winner with the bat.

Former financial advisor David McEwen pleads guilty to criminal charges
The Financial Markets Authority issued a stop order against David McEwen in 2023 and charges were filed against him in December 2024 for breaching it.

Sinner frustrates Zverev to reach ATP Finals last four
Jannik Sinner drives Alexander Zverev to distraction with a composed performance to reach the knockout stages of the ATP Finals.

Woman fatally stabbed in neck in Birmingham was 'shining light', family say
The family of Katie Fox, who died after being stabbed in the neck in Birmingham, pay tribute to her.

Cardiff to host opening match of Euro 2028
Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium.

Leonardo DiCaprio honours British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall at funeral in US
The actor remembered the primatologist as “gentle, curious, funny, and absolutely unstoppable."

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it
Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.

Record number of New Zealanders leave country
72,700 Kiwis have moved overseas in a year, but the number of Australians visiting is surging.

F1 team take action after staffer caught booing Lando Norris
Formula 1 team Racing Bulls have condemned a video showing a staff member booing Lando Norris on the Brazil GP podium.

Get to know the AFL draft class of 2025
Explore The Age’s in-depth coverage of the next generation of football stars, ahead of this month’s AFL national draft at Marvel Stadium.

OpenAI walks a tricky tightrope with GPT-5.1’s eight new personalities
New controls attempt to please critics on both sides with a balance between bland and habit-forming.