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Scotland's Burke scores stunner as Union beat RB Leipzig
Oliver Burke scores the opener as Union Berlin get the better of second-placed RB Leipzig with a surprise 3-1 victory in the Bundesliga.

Salah named on Liverpool bench for Brighton game
Mohamed Salah is named on Liverpool's bench for their Premier League game against Brighton.

Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win
Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades.

Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap
The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.

Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut down
Police say they are in the process of charging one man with criminal damage after the tree was felled.

King praised for 'powerful' message on early cancer detection
The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy
The Hobart Hurricanes have won their maiden WBBL title with a comprehensive win over the Perth Scorchers thanks to an unbeaten 77 off 44 balls by Lizelle Lee.

Fast-finishing Kiwi's stunning come-from-behind win
Scarlett Robb of New Zealand tears home to beat Australia's Imogen Baker in the women's 3000 metres at the Zatopek:10 in Melbourne, pipping the local hope on the line.

Firefighters extinguish fire in Auckland's Beach Haven
FENZ crews were sent to two blazes in the Auckland region, one in Beach Haven and one in Glenfield.

'Noosa, Noosa, Noosa' - England's Ashes break ends
England leave their Ashes break in Noosa and will resume training on Sunday before the crucial third Test in Adelaide.

IVF podcasters 'thrilled' to win audio award
Becky and Ben Saer say they are thrilled with an APA award for their podcast on fertility treatment.

Six injured as house explodes in California
A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

Police investigate after £4.6m college sold for £1
Peterborough City Council officers have concerns over the sale of a building used by City College.

Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable
Ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, The Other Bennet Sister cast reflects on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.

Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

BMA warns of flu 'scaremongering' ahead of doctor strikes
The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says.

Aussie 15-year-old claims historic bronze
Indra Brown, a 15-year-old from Melbourne, becomes the youngest Australian in history to secure a World Cup bronze medal.

Ryan wins women's 10,000m with lethal kick
Lauren Ryan kicks to victory in the women's 10,000 metres at the Zatopek:10 in Melbourne.

Former Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski meets with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni

Virtual reality offers escape to Gaza children wounded in Israel’s war

Hokkaido springs to life in winter—see it now

Iran detains 18 crew members of foreign tanker seized in Gulf of Oman

Rick Steves Says This Secret Town Is Where You Get Triple The Italy For A Third Of The Price

Homicide investigation launched after two found dead in central North Island
Two bodies were found at a rural property on Saturday afternoon.