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DNA Evidence Uncovers Identities of 4 Sailors from the Doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote

Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza

Israel unable to destroy Hezbollah's drones with military force, needs political edge

'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

Tips and race-by-race guide for Port Macquarie on Monday
All you need to know to back a winner on the nine-race program.

Walsh blows up over bizarre HIA
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh isn't happy after being forced from the field for a HIA.

Port in a storm should be ideal for mudlark Diva Rouge
A provincial-based mare who thrives on wet tracks is set to claim a third consecutive win when she steps up in class at Monday’s Port Macquarie meeting.

Liberated and unburdened: Can the Demons remain free as the stakes rise?
A more profound shift has taken place at Melbourne under Steven King. It’s the unburdening of their play. It is not only the freedom to make a mistake but the encouragement to do so because then you are at least pushing your boundaries.

Cook erupts after Bunker decision
Dragons captain Damien Cook vents his frustration after the Bunker overrules a try at Magic Round.

Hamas's Gaza military chief broke his own rules, allowing IDF to snuff him out and kill him

Title decider not cut short by pitch invasion - SPFL
The SPFL confirms Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts did not end prematurely, while condemning the pitch invasion after Celtic's third goal.

Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down
Locals turned into amateur investigators to help police track down the fuel thieves in the seaside town.

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Latrell ruled out for Origin
Rabbitohs centre Latrell Mitchell is set to miss State of Origin game one due to a back injury.

$2000 for a seat at the footy? Rugby World Cup tickets hit new heights
The priciest seats at the final of the 2027 World Cup at Accor Stadium are the most expensive ever sold. But there’s a reason, say organisers.

NRL Highlights: Warriors v Broncos - Round 11
The New Zealand Warriors take on the Brisbane Broncos in Magic Round of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

Nathan Cleary is weighing up his future. Andrew Johns knows what he should do
Andrew Johns’ advice for Nathan Cleary and his next deal, plus Perth’s travel wish list, and the partying Cowboys.