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Ancient axolotl relative found near Mexico City was so unusual scientists named it after Quetzalcoatl

Defending champion Gauff out of French Open
Defending champion Coco Gauff is out of the French Open after a third-round defeat by Anastasia Potapova.

PSG retain Champions League with penalty shootout win over Arsenal
Arsenal lose a penalty shootout as Paris St-Germain win the Champions League for a second successive year.

Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach
Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".

Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug-driving
Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into motorway barriers.

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

Three of the Pies’ biggest names had big nights. They still lost, and that’s a massive problem
As close as Collingwood were to knocking off Sydney, Fremantle and Hawthorn, the reality is the highest-ranked side the Pies have beaten is St Kilda in 11th.

Inside the Hird blueprint to revolutionise the Bombers
James Hird has no intention of dropping out of the Bombers’ coaching process, and has plans to reinvigorate a struggling club desperate for success.

Minhas’ five-wicket haul on ODI debut earns Pakistan five-wicket win over Australia
Australia struggled to live with the 21-year-old debutants canny line and flight as he became the first Pakistan player to bank a five-for on his ODI debut.

PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal
It was heartbreak for Arsenal, who went down 4-3 in the penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.

Brawl erupts in AFL match up
The Brisbane versus Fremantle game descends into a brawl in the third quarter as the reigning premiers fall short.

Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao.

PSG go back-to-back and join 'greatest of all time'
Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football's greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against Arsenal.

Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

Foul sets up PSG penalty shot
Cristhian Mosquera brings down Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the box to put PSG level.

NRL Integrity Unit investigating Meninga over claims he courted Bulldogs duo
The Perth Bears coach has placed his employer, the NRL, in an awkward position after angering the Bulldogs by telling News Corp of his plans to poach two of their best players.

The AFL’s kingmakers: How the next premiership coach will be found
This masthead has compiled each club’s coaching subcommittees over the past 15 years to find those with the best records in unearthing successful coaches – and their tips to pick the right one.