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This would be the week to drive an EV. Thanks for nothing, coalition
OPINION: Unlike the oil crisis in the 1980s, today we have EVs. Except, well, actually you probably don’t.

French local elections test political mood ahead of presidential vote

'England's worst Six Nations is an unfair reflection'
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's last-gasp defeat by France in Paris and what is next for Steve Borthwick's side.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank
Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

Kimi Antonelli wins his first Formula 1 race at Chinese Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

NRL Highlights: Sea Eagles v Knights - Round 2
Manly Sea Eagles host the Newcastle Knights in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.

Piastri misses start of Chinese Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri is ruled out of the Chinese Grand Prix after trouble hit McLaren.

Green ends 12-year Australian Open drought
Hannah Green claims victory at the women’s Australian Open.

Waratahs want answers as Super Rugby officials review controversial no-try call
The Waratahs are baffled, coach Dan McKellar is unhappy and a please explain is on its way to Super Rugby officials following this controversial TMO decision.

Learn the secrets of nature’s larder on a foraging trip to Italy’s Brenta Dolomites

Swedish court orders detention of Russian captain of tanker boarded off Sweden

Ethiopia’s Urban Hyenas May Be Cutting Carbon Emissions by More Than 1,000 Tons a Year

DeChambeau wins LIV Singapore in play-off drama
Bryson DeChambeau wins his fourth LIV Golf title following a 'brutal' play-off victory over wildcard Richard T Lee

Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency
The Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion".

Police share details of tattoos as they trace man found dead in bin
Police issue a description of his distinctive tattoos as their efforts to identify him continue.

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day
The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".

UK looking at 'any options' to secure key oil route through Strait of Hormuz
The Energy Secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region

King-sized win: New-look Demons on song, edge St Kilda’s rich recruits
Melbourne’s Steven King era is off to a perfect start, consigning St Kilda and their band of rich recruits to a second consecutive defeat at the MCG on Sunday.

Sick but still slick: Gout overcomes illness, caps title win with hug from mum
The Australian sprint star wasn’t at his best at the Queensland Athletics Championships, but he says his performance was an important stepping stone to achieving higher goals.

Jojo scores for Titans
Winger Jojo Fifita crosses for a try against the Dolphins.

Matildas set to come up against former coach
Ellie Carpenter speaks on Australia's upcoming semi final opponent China as the team prepares to come up against a familiar face.