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'Zaire president killed my grandad and targeted my dad' - TKV's family story
Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

Proposed R360 series delays launch until 2028
R360, the proposed global rugby series targetting the game's top stars, has pushed back its launch date two years to 2028, raising doubts over the project's viability.

Australia captain Cummins to miss second Ashes Test
Australia name the same squad for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, meaning Steve Smith will again captain the side in Pat Cummins' absence.

Our son called us injured from the Liverpool parade, it was the most traumatic time of our lives
A father speaks of the moment his son called him to say he had been hit by driver Paul Doyle's car.

Scotland has 33 new towns - where are they and what's it like living in one?
BBC Scotland visits Tarves in Aberdeenshire - one of 33 places which are no longer villages after seeing their populations swell.

'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire
Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible.

Trump says US will 'permanently pause' migration from 'third world countries'
The president did not name which countries would be affected, but vowed to remove anyone "not a net asset" to the US.

Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.

Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.

‘Tell me to retire’: How a football legend broke her own promise
If Emma Kearney becomes a three-time premiership player on Saturday night it could signal a big career change for the AFLW champion.

Incredible bunker chip propels Leishman
Marc Leishman provisionally jumps to second place after sinking an incredible eagle chip-in from the bunker.

Threats, tears & £800 tickets - how Man Utd are trying to tackle touts
Manchester United are trying several approaches to combat the problem of ticket touts.

766 and all that - when Cook conquered Australia
Exactly 15 years on from his epic 235 not out at the Gabba, Alastair Cook explains how he conquered Australia on England's triumphant 2010-11 Ashes tour.

Shein: How the fast fashion disruptor ran into real world problems
The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public

The Budget: What Does It Actually Mean For You?
Keir Starmer defends the government’s tax-raising budget.

Japan's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court
The ruling bucks a trend set by courts around Japan that had raised hopes for marriage equality.

Scores killed as floods sweep several Asian nations
At least 80 people have died in Indonesia with another 56 dead in Sri Lanka in a week of extreme weather.

Badenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget row
The Conservative Party leader says she was "channelling" public anger when she accused the chancellor of "whining about mansplaining".

Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser
Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.

Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told
More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

Bazball v Angeball: Are they two sides of the same coin?
They are the ultra-attacking and oft-mocked philosophies that were supposed to revolutionise Test cricket and soccer respectively. Is Bazball just Angeball with bails?