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The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut
A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.

'I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future
Former England and Chelsea captain Millie Bright speaks to BBC Sport a day after announcing her retirement.

Mum horrified by 'sexualised' swimwear for children
Kayleigh Shore says she was shocked to find the "inappropriate" item on sale at a charity shop.

Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
New York's mayor made the comments hours before meeting King Charles, but it's unclear if he brought up the diamond.

'Watershed' moment as communities gain new rights to buy important local buildings
Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

Fourteen treated after 'chemical smell' at Farringdon station
Passengers reported feeling unwell on an Elizabeth line platform at the station.

Protesters jeer as Starmer arrives in Golders Green
A group shouted "Keir Starmer, Jew harmer" as his car entered a building where the prime minister met with emergency services.

NSW take 1-0 lead in women’s State of Origin series with hard-fought win in Newcastle
John Strange’s Blues are one win away from back-to-back series victories against Queensland.

Smiles and sledges as former NRL foes prepare for first rugby showdown
Former NSW Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax will clash for the first time in rugby on Friday night. They warmed up by lobbing hand grenades at each other.

Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031
Kobbie Mainoo signs a new contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031.

Burnley want Bellamy after announcing Parker exit
Burnley are interested in appointing Craig Bellamy as manager after Scott Parker leaves following relegation from the Premier League.

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

'Olivia's Law' gets final approval, forcing criminals to be present for sentencing hearings
The legislation will force criminals to come up from their court cell and attend sentencing hearings.

'Being raped was a death sentence for Levi': A call for more support for survivors of sexual violence
The family of the 20-year-old say her death reveals the mental torment inflicted on victims.

'Horrendous' stress for couple forced to pay monthly mortgage twice after law firm collapse
Gabriella and Kurtiss Smith feared their home would be repossessed when PM Property Law collapsed.

F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats
The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.

We hope he will be home in time for Shabbat, attack victim's mother says
The two men stabbed in Golders Green have been named locally as Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.

Neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 sting
Jurors at the Old Bailey hear Alfie Coleman, 21, believed in fighting a race war.

Ferguson predicts 'stronger than ever' Elliott
Allana Ferguson has her say on NSW's chances in Origin I.

Lomax, Suaalii share barbs ahead of showdown
Zac Lomax and Joseph Suaalii exchange with some light-hearted barbs before the Force vs Waratahs match.

LIV Golf is on the brink of collapse. What’s next for Cam Smith and the rebels?
LIV Golf stars, including Smith and several other Aussies, face uncertain futures and some tricky pathways back to other major tours.