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Liam Lawson 'didn't quite expect' his success at Chinese Grand Prix
The New Zealand driver admits he's a little surprised with his result in China.

Serial winners Chelsea block out noise to triumph again
No matter what form Chelsea are in, winning trophies feels inevitable - and they did it again in the Women's League Cup.

'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1
Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot
A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.

How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad
Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.

Two students die in university meningitis outbreak
Around 11 University of Kent students are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

The Slovakian, the emu and the three bronze Paralympic medals
Slovakian alpine skier Alexandra Rexova hid Australia’s mascot in her bathroom for two days.

Alex Johnston broke the NRL’s try-scoring record. Now he will get a statue
South Sydney will celebrate Alex Johnston’s try-scoring mark by unveiling a statue out the front of their Heffron Park headquarters.

What is breastfeeding aversion and how can you manage it?
Anger, dread, anxiety, guilt, worry and disconnect are just some of the feelings described by women who experience breastfeeding aversion response.

McLaren launch investigation with engine supplier after both drivers fail to start Chinese GP
It was the first time in Lando Norris' eight-season F1 career that he has missed a race and Oscar Piastri's second missed race in a row after crashing on his way to the grid at his home race in Australia.

Guy Body’s cartoons: March 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Have Old Firm wrested title momentum away from Hearts?
After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race?

Rooney calls for Carrick to get permanent Man Utd job
Wayne Rooney calls on Manchester United to give Michael Carrick the manager's job after boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification.

Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

Johnston’s try record was a joyous moment – but what was Albo doing?
The prime minister creates a diversion, the Panthers look like premiers again and Manly look like wooden spooners.

Mac meltdown costs Suns a goal
Mac Andrew gives away a 50-metre penalty after being pinged for holding the ball.

Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules
The mothers say changes are needed to protect young people as teens spend nights at mahjong venues.

Child dies after three-vehicle crash in Auckland
The child was taken to hospital from the crash in East Tamaki and has since died.

Child dies after three-vehicle crash in Auckland
Responders performed CPR on the child at the scene before they were transported to hospital.

Pasifika communities hit hardest by food insecurity in New Zealand - Hunger Monitor
Nearly three-quarters of the Pasifika population experienced food insecurity in Aotearoa last year, according to the inaugaural "Hunger Monitor" by the New Zealand Food Network.