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Wonder goal powers Man City to FA Cup glory
In its 155-year history, the FA Cup final can rarely have been won by a more audacious goal.

Why summers of change beckon for WSL giants
With players departing and improved seasons needed, there could be summers of change for Arsenal and Chelsea.

Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase
Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them.

Police pelted with bottles as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a 'proper contest' while Burnham says Labour needs to be 'saved from where it's been'.

A new hero emerged, but this win proves how much Carlton still need Patrick Cripps
A harrowing week at Princes Park finished with a drought-breaking win for the Blues, largely, but not solely, because of their captain.

Hurricanes 'not shying away' from title expectations
After a record win over the Blues, the Hurricanes are now eyeing an end to their decade long title drought.

'Bottle this up': Priestman's message to Phoenix after final loss
Wellington's record-breaking campaign ended without a fairytale, but the coach is already using the disappointment to plot a revenge mission.

‘Final straw’: Fuel costs force family milk company to close after 10 years
The shock of soaring costs and customers hitting pause, will cause some businesses - already running on thin reserves - to tip over, economist warns.

Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Highlights from the final day of the Scottish Premiership top six.

Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal
Antoine Semenyo's brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, as Pep Guardiola's side complete a domestic cup double at Wembley.

Chelsea closing in on appointing Alonso as next manager
Chelsea are closing in on appointing Spaniard Xabi Alonso as the club's next permanent head coach.

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

Protest in Auckland's Victoria Park against fuel taxes
Protesters have called for the government to halve the fuel excise tax and provide cost relief to essential services.

Phoenix don't want to be 'one-hit wonder'
The Wellington Phoenix's two-year project had a stellar first half but there is potential for more.

‘It’s a bit of an eyesore’: The derelict Hamilton school that’s sat empty for 20 years
The school, which has asbestos issues and a pool you wouldn’t want to swim in, is up for sale.

‘Hidden gem’: The tiny South Island town where tourism is thriving but rising rates are squeezing locals
Known for vast skies, gliding, clay cliffs and mountain views, Omarama is emerging as more than just a stop between Christchurch and Queenstown.