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Live netball: Silver Ferns v England, first test
Follow all the netball action from Copper Box Arena, London.

Springboks win again despite another lock’s red card against Italy
South Africa played 70 minutes with 14 men and were reduced to 13 for another spell in their resilient victory against the Italians in Turin.

Bavarian premier Söder wants mini nuclear power plants in Germany

China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage

Eastern German premier wants Russian energy after Ukraine war ends

Phoenix target immediate improvements after ‘underwhelming’ start
All you need to know as the Phoenix host the Newcastle Jets in round three of the A-League Women.

Family ‘so upset’ deceased cat was almost dumped in the rubbish by council worker
A woman was shocked to hear her beloved family cat Basil had been collected off the side of the road after being hit by a car, and was about to be thrown in a tip.

The seven-minute city: How the City Rail Link could pull Auckland back together
From midtown offices to new housing and packed stadiums, the City Rail Link could redefine the city.

Are we in the process of a new post-industrial tech revolution or is AI a massive hype-driven bubble?
“If you were hoping I had the answer, well, I’d lose a stock-picking contest with a dart-throwing monkey so best not take investment advice from me,” says Damien Grant.

Wales' seismic day with huge amount at stake
Wales' men's rugby union and football sides play on the same day for the first time in more than six years, and there is plenty at stake.

England's chance is now: Perth, the Optus & Ashes
Good news for Mark Wood and bad for Josh Hazlewood enhance England's chances for the first Ashes Test - now they must take it, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Chance of snow in UK this week after Storm Claudia clears
As the rains clear, northerly winds will turn our weather much colder next week with the chance of snow in some parts.

BBC should pay nothing to Trump, former director general says
Since the corporation's retraction, Trump has indicated he may continue legal action, upping the amount he could sue for to between $1bn (£759m) and $5bn.

Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis?
The BBC looks into whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help people who struggle when clothes are oddly sized.

‘Couldn’t have been worse’: His home build caused major headaches - and he’s not the only one
Craig Heaton’s new home was meant to be a milestone - instead, it turned into a costly and frustrating experience. He’s not the only one who says the building process fell far short of expectations.

Weakened All Whites face tough Colombia test in Florida
Follow live coverage as world No 85 New Zealand face world No 13 Colombia in Florida.

‘I just want emotional maturity:’ Are Kiwi men lazy when it comes to dating?
Two women reveal how romantic disappointment and frustrating dating experiences in New Zealand is making them leave the country.

Wanting to book a hotel in Auckland next weekend? You may be out of luck…
Auckland is bracing for a full-blown accommodation crunch next weekend, with hotels slammed by demand and charging eye-watering rates for the last rooms left.

‘Good family life:’ Why the population in this rural town has ‘exploded’
Housing and industrial developments are driving rapid growth in this former rural supply town.

Della Maddalena v Makhachev - UFC super-fight predictions
Michael Bisping and Leon Edwards are among those who have offered their predictions for Jack della Maddalena v Islam Makhachev.

Will Scotland's luck hold for biggest test of World Cup dream?
Scotland are ideally positioned to qualify for the World Cup finals, but Steve Clarke's side now face the hardest part of their journey, writes Tom English.

Nine killed in accidental blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say
Police say the powerful blast severely damaged the police station and engulfed vehicles in flames.