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National promises Budget Responsibility Rules if elected
The rules reflect a more "volatile world", finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Election 2026: Chris Hipkins definitively rules out governing deal with NZ First
Labour has categorically ruled out NZ First.

Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool
As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM
Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.

Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.

The Perth Bears have been written off. Mal Meninga says they can become an NRL superpower
The bookies have them favourites for the spoon in 2027. Even rival clubs are coming up with ways to help them attract players. But their coach is bullish about the Bears.

Forget the ‘spine’ players. This position is now the most important in rugby league
The key position within a team has shifted over the years due to changes in the rules of the game. Now, in the sped-up, six-again era, the playmaking ‘spine’ has been overtaken in importance.

‘They hid it away’: The DNA test that revealed an Australian cricketer’s family secret
The true significance of this Test player’s debut has been hidden for decades. It could change Australian cricket history.

‘We couldn’t get over that’: The AFLW norm baffling this Irish import
Carlton’s Erone Fitzpatrick talks pop anthems, line dancing and why the AFL trade period is “strange” for Irish players.

Warnings issued as heavy rain heads to Bay of Plenty, Northland
Eastern Bay of Plenty has an orange heavy rain warning in place from Sunday afternoon.

Tipped for drop but sitting top - St Mirren defying expectations
St Mirren were many people's favourites for relegation, so how come they have started with two opening wins in the Scottish Premiership?

Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd future
Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans makes an impressive debut in the 1-1 friendly draw against Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.

Hundreds flying out of Birmingham Airport left without luggage after baggage issues
Passengers flying from Birmingham Airport start their holidays without their luggage.

Irish government jet travels to UAE for Kinahan extradition
Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.

Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit
The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.

Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds
The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.

The audacious idea to play more matches in NRL grand final week
Club chiefs have come up with a proposal to add extra games to grand final week, including a third-place play-off inspired by the thrilling France-England clash at the soccer World Cup.

Three months after Frawley’s death, Loewe suffered another personal heartbreak
St Kilda great Stewart Loewe remembers his late, great mate Danny Frawley and shares his own grief ahead of Spud’s Game.