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Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London
The rock band play their first UK show in seven years, and give fans everything they hoped for.

Meet the Land O’ Lakes exec bringing AI to the heart of American farming

West Indies batting first in third ODI as Black Caps chase clean sweep
Follow live coverage as the Black Caps face the West Indies in the third one-day international at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Europe pledges over €15bn for clean energy for Africa

UN climate talks go into overtime as divisions over fossil fuels persist

Lydia Ko goes bogey free but can’t keep pace with Thai star
Jeeno Thitikul putted for birdie on every hole in a performance worthy of the No. 1 player in women's golf, giving her a 9-under 63 for a three-shot lead as the Thai star closes in on another US$4 million payoff and LPGA player of the year.

Marjorie Taylor Greene v Donald Trump
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Serbian president denies involvement in alleged Bosnia 'sniper tourism'
Aleksandar Vucic said he had "never killed anyone, wounded anyone, or done anything similar".

Judge me at next election, Starmer tells doubters
The PM tells the BBC he has made "good steps" on the cost-of-living but it will take time to turn the country around.

Peers trying to block assisted dying, claims MP behind bill
Kim Leadbeater says the draft law is approaching a "crunch point" after peers suggested more than 1,000 changes.

I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Jake Paul, says Anthony Joshua
Briton Anthony Joshua says he will "stomp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair come face-to-face to promote their heavyweight fight.

Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key.
Voting system required three keys. One of them has been "irretrievably lost."

Ngapuhi 'insulted' Te Pati Maori leadership refusing to participate in hui
Te Pati Maori said they had been advised by "multiple rangatira of Te Tai Tokerau" not to attend "at this time".

Eurovision Song Contest changes voting rules after controversial allegations against Israel

Mitchell Starc delivered an Ashes masterclass. Australia’s batsmen then wasted it
ANALYSIS: Sitting back at the end of this hectic opening day, the veteran left-armer had every reason to feel nonplussed.

Cobolli wins epic tie-break to send Italy into Davis Cup final
Flavio Cobolli says sealing Italy's place in the Davis Cup final was "one of the best days of my life" after he saves seven match points to win a 32-point tie-break against Belgium's Zizou Bergs.

Littler wins as Van Veen comeback stuns Humphries
Luke Littler wins his first match as world number one to progress at the Players Championship Finals, while Gian van Veen produces a stunning comeback to knock out Luke Humphries.

What are Eurovision's new rules after Israel voting controversy?
The BBC's Colin Paterson explains why the rules are being changed.

Palestinians forced from West Bank refugee camps left in limbo as Israeli demolitions go on
A Human Rights Watch report claims Israel’s forcible displacement of residents from three refugee camps violates international humanitarian law.

Scotland fans caused 'extremely small earthquake' in World Cup qualifier win
Seismic activity was recorded as the Tartan Army celebrated Scotland reaching their first World Cup since 1998.

'I'll be cheering for him': Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting
It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year. Instead, both men gave one another praise.