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Lawson 14th in first practice session back for Red Bull
After being called up to Red Bull to replace injured Isack Hadjar, the Kiwi driver was 0.5s back from Max Verstappen in FP1.

Olympian Simpson will never run again after cardiac arrest
Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson says a "chapter has ended" and she will not return to running after having a cardiac arrest.

Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho
Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.

How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?
Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
The collection documents key moments in Gandhi’s freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.

Snake undergoes 'world-first' human cancer therapy
The python is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive the treatment.

Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

Carrigan in hot water for high shot
Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin after nailing Raiders gun Corey Horsburgh high.

Why New Zealand’s tour of South Africa could reshape modern rugby
The All Blacks and Springboks have revived the old-school rugby tour. But its impact could change the international game far beyond their historic rivalry.

Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

Antonelli leads Norris in Dutch GP first practice
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Lando Norris in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.

Why Are Harry and Meghan Moving Back To The UK?
And could this mean Harry and William make up?

World's oldest person celebrates turning 117
Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.

Killer jailed for murdering second flatmate
Eugeniu Neamtu murdered Gheorghe Trica, three years after completing a sentence for killing another housemate.

Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack
Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.

Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard
The alarm was raised on board the Ambassador Ambition before it arrived in Dundee on Friday.

Winx, Black Caviar and Autumn Glow: Why Sheza Alibi owner is backing his star
Queensland “bushy” Fred Noffke believes his $10,000 dream buy is the best horse in Australia, and that she is ready to prove it on Saturday against Autumn Glow.