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Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite
Backbase wins Forrester Leader status and customer favourite as its AI-native Banking OS gains traction with more than 120 banks worldwide.

Baptiste saves six match points to stun Sabalenka
Hailey Baptiste saves six match points as she stuns world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

Wales great North to retire from rugby
Wales great George North announces that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

Watch: Washington rolls out red carpet for royal couple
During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say
In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under investigation.

Socceroo says Trump peace prize makes mockery of FIFA policy
Australian midfielder Jackson Irvine has criticised FIFA for giving US President Donald Trump its inaugural peace prize, and said the decision sets the game back.

Former Bronco blasts club criticism
Former Brisbane player Andrew McCullough lashes the "ridiculous" criticism levelled at the Broncos early in season 2026.

Verran speaks on 'inspirational' Millie Elliott
MIllie Elliott returns to the NSW Blues' side for State of Origin I in Newcastle, teammate Emma Verran saying how much of an 'inspiration' she is to the team.

How a 22-0 win over a tiny Pacific nation became a 3-0 defeat for the Junior Matildas
Six months ago, Australia’s under-17 women’s team demolished the Northern Mariana Islands. But on Wednesday, the result was overturned.

TP-Link launches PTZ5425 camera for business sites
TP-Link's VIGI PTZ5425 camera targets business sites with 25x zoom, auto-tracking and flashing lights for faster outdoor security response.

The Europa League winner turned director, actor, DJ and photographer
Alfie Whiteman picked up a Europa League winners' medal last year, now at 27 he has retired from football and is opening his first photography exhibition.

Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke?
BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.

Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, says Home Office
Rachael Louw says she feels "vindication" and "validation" that her case has been recognised by the British government.

Eleven cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

Aussie No.1 pick makes MLB debut
Australia's No.1 draft pick Travis Bazzana makes his Major League Baseball debut for Cleveland Guardians.

Bazzana walks out to Aussie classic
The Australian made his MLB debut for the Guardians and walked out to Men at Work.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Wyong on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner from Thursday’s eight-race card.

‘Disadvantage certain clubs’: Blues hit out after losing battle over AFL draft shake-up
Clubs will need to pay a higher price to match bids for father-son, next generation and northern academy talent.

How watching a game of footy with the PNG PM sealed the deal for Luai
The prime minister of PNG joined the charm offensive to recruit Jarome Luai, and not even a social media sideshow featuring Alex Johnston could detract from the Chiefs’ landmark signing.