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Watch: Furious Rory McIlroy in X-rated outburst at heckler
Rory McIlroy appeared to have a fan ejected during the closing stages of the US PGA Championship after shouting “shut the f--- up” following a pro-USA heckle.

Call issues reported across One NZ mobile network
Downdetector is showing a spike in reports of One NZ mobile problems, with users reporting issues making and receiving calls.

England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters
England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong, says captain Meg Jones.

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime
The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the "ambitious action" needed.

Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.

She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

Rai first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.

'All I thought about was running for my life': Footballer recalls train stabbing attack
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

Maroons coach reveals thinking behind huge call on Reece Walsh
Queensland has called on five debutants to don the Maroons jumper in game one, with coach Billy Slater dropping several selection shocks.

Worker called ‘hot boss’ and told to lock office door wins $20k payout
An account manager was subjected to an escalating pattern of late-night calls and erratic messages from a candidate.

How 'force of energy & positivity' Hastings left indelible mark on rugby
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.

Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?
It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.

The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'
The race to potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership continues to dominate Monday's papers.

What would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find out
People are being asked to leave voice notes explaining changes they would like to see.

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Am I part of the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

Smith grimaces after missing crucial putt
Cam Smith finishes a fine round of 68 with par on the 18th as his 14 foot birdie putt stayed right.