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NRL star’s father locks horns with judiciary - and wins
A shock move by the Panthers has paid off with Nathan Cleary free to play in round one after father Ivan fronted the judiciary.

She ran, screamed, and bled — but help never came: Survivor calls for tougher dog control rules
Dripping with blood and screaming for help, Barbara Wilson says no one came as two dogs tore into her. Now, as attacks mount, Local Government Minister Simon Watts has called for urgent advice on how to act “immediately”.

Pharmac looks to widen access to two late-stage melanoma drugs
People with late stage melanoma could have access to drugs that help the immune system better recognise and attack certain types of cancer.

Italian cricket in crisis amid sexual assault allegation
Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's World Cup debut as it deals with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.

Pacquiao and Mayweather agree professional rematch
Boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather agree a professional rematch at Sphere in Las Vegas in September.

Landmark royal commission into antisemitism prompted by Bondi shooting begins
The inquiry comes after 15 people were killed and dozens hurt when two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event.

Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here?
It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

Rape suspect freed from jail in error now abroad
The man was awaiting trial when he was released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs and has now left the UK.

Nottingham killer watched shooting videos online, inquiry hears
Valdo Calocane's phone was analysed after the Nottingham attacks in June 2023.

First British baby born using transplanted womb from deceased donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to rematch in their 40s
The sequel, which will be streamed on Netflix, will be the first boxing event to be held at Sphere in Las Vegas.

Former MPs release scathing review into the Government’s pay equity law changes
The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity has released their report into the pay equity changes enacted by the Government last year.

New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows
New Zealand employers plan pay rises and richer perks as economic optimism grows, with 84% expecting the outlook to lift staff salaries.

Super-sub Sesko earns Man Utd win at Everton
Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United earn a narrow win over Everton thanks to a goal from substitute Benjamin Sesko.

Sesko and Lammens allow Man Utd to dream of Champions League
Striker Benjamin Sesko and goalkeeper Senne Lammens are the key figures as Manchester United gain a hugely valuable Premier League win at Everton.

Two arrested after death of 'British Lip King'
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Jordan James Parke.

Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia
Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.

Inside the children's home where late night footsteps meant fear and abuse
Two women who were sexually abused at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax in the 1990s tell their stories.

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office

Queen tells Gisèle Pelicot her new memoir left her 'speechless'
Camilla praised the French rape survivor over tea at her Clarence House residence in London.