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Snoop Dogg aiming to make Swansea FC a 'global name'
Rapper Snoop Dogg says he wants to play his part in making Swansea City become a "global name".

'Heated Rivalry inspired me to come out as gay'
For most catching up on the show Heated Rivalry, it is entertainment to be gossiped about at work or online. For Jesse Kortuem, it hit deeper.

Defender returns from broken leg as Phoenix eye another team ‘first’
All you need to know as the Phoenix chase their third away victory of the season against the Newcastle Jets.

A simple scratch, ‘begging’ for care and the loss of both legs: Inside one woman’s medical spiral
When Linda Worrall read about a woman unable to afford treatment for ingrown toenails, she was flooded with memories.

The baby with a one-of-a-kind condition - and a future no one can predict
A Wellington baby has a condition so rare he may be the only one in the world to carry it.

More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo

Black Caps v India – fifth Twenty20 cricket international
It’s the last official hit out for both sides before the T20 World Cup begins next weekend.

Auckland FC v Perth Glory live updates: A-League clash
Live updates of Auckland FC’s away trip to the Perth Glory.

Israel faces looming liquified gas shortage despite Gov't assurances of supply stability

Rose four clear as Koepka makes cut on PGA return
England's Justin Rose shoots a seven-under-par 65 to extend his lead to four shots at the Farmers Insurance Open while returning Brooks Koepka made the cut.

The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama
Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.

Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara
The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

Music, shouting and car horns: couple says noise from church is unbearable
Church leader says it’s engaging “openly and constructively“ with the council.

Small-town, mountain views: this historic cottage is picture perfect
A piece of Carterton history is ready for a new owner.

Mum and child fled as landlord drove digger into their home
A woman and her child were inside when their landlord crashed a digger into their bathroom.

Damien Grant: A feel-good slavery bill that won’t catch the worst offenders
“The Modern Slavery Bill was destined for the biscuit tin of obscurity but thanks to recent parliamentary reforms it goes straight onto the order paper,” says Damien Grant.

For Western forces in the Arctic, the cold itself is one of their toughest enemies

Dozens dead in Israeli attacks in Gaza, Palestinian agency says

IDF strikes Gaza, Palestinian reports say at least 20 people dead

Auckland FC suffer double injury blow as A-League Men slide continues
Steve Corica made a goalkeeper swap for his side's visit to Perth, but was forced to reverse it before his side conceded two late goals.

Suspected separatists kill 8 Pakistani policemen in ‘coordinated’ attacks

Sea search for missing girl 'hindered by storm'

2026 women's AFCON: Group D schedule

Controlled explosion rocks residents north of Auckland
A marine locator marker was blown up at Okoromai Bay on Auckland's Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

GB's Skupski wins Australian Open doubles title
Great Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison win the Australian Open men's doubles title in their first Grand Slam together.

I never stopped believing - Calvert-Lewin
Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin sits down with BBC Sport's Betty Glover to talk about his return to goalscoring form, being a free agent and his England chances.