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Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.

Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer
Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

El-Sayed's victory in Michigan sends tremors through Democratic Party
His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".

Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.

Sydney rugby community rallies around star after neck injury
Warringah hooker Wes Thomas faces an uncertain future after injuring his neck playing for his club on Saturday.

Why the NRL’s big five contenders can – and can’t – win the title
Penrith are deserved premiership favourites. But I can see a world where they don’t win, with one of these four rivals prevailing on grand final day.

Billboard gaffe accidentally reveals City Rail Link opening date as 13 September
An AT spokesperson told RNZ the signs were put up in error, preempting the official announcement.

How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.

Newcastle appoint Jaissle - what should fans expect?
Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?

The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

Apology after carer fed dog food to elderly woman by mistake
The incident was among "abysmal failures" of care by a council contractor, an investigation finds.

Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers disappeared after Games
Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.

See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London
A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Carlton’s leading goalkicker wants to play on, but he’s still waiting on a contract
Mitch McGovern is on track to play every game this season, but he is one of five Blues in their 30s yet to receive a contract for 2027.

Proposal to scrap RSE worker limits cancelled by Cabinet, documents reveal
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford wanted to scrap annual limits on Pacific migrant workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, but apparently could not get the sign-off from Cabinet.