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Zendaya and Tom Holland's decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures
A look back at 10 years of Spider-Man movie premieres for the newlyweds.

Police crack down on drug dealing in Wairoa
So far, four men and two women have been charged with drug dealing, firearms and dishonesty offences.

De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.

Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years
Three of the Premier League's "big six" have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records - and that might mean a very open title race.

Manager Howe to leave Newcastle with immediate effect
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.

MI5 agent murder report led to secret police phone checks
BBC tribunal win reveals new information about hidden data collection.

Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.

Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.

Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.

The powerful impact Paris Paralympics had on cycling champion
Australian cyclist Tara Neyland reveals the life-changing impact the Paris 2024 Paralympics had on her, as she readies herself for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Keep it Kiwi: Stephen Fleming confirmed to replace Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach
Fleming’s first match in charge will be against South Africa in December, with Marcus Trescothick stepping up as interim head coach for the Pakistan series.

Secure your digital life across multiple devices
There was a time, not that long ago, when the vast majority of our digital lives were experienced through a single device, usually a PC. These days, that’s no longer the case, as our phones have now become the central hub of our online activities, joined by tablets, computers and...

The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer
Seydou Traore is the first graduate of the London-based NFL Academy to be drafted in the NFL. This is how he beat the odds.

Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat
Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.

Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon'
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.

How serial killer James Desborough preyed on vulnerable homeless men
Killer James Desborough cut up and burned his victims before dumping them in woodland near his home.

Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.

Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.