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Mount Albert Grammar School confirms student fatally struck by train
Headmaster Patrick Drumm says their thoughts are with the family of the boy and they are actively being supported.

Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut
Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.

Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'
Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.

Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.

Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case
Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.

Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks
Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.

Australians love sport - but can the NFL win them over in debut Melbourne match?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.

'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move
The UK's decision to sanction trade with illegal settlements has prompted a range of opinion among the British Jewish community.

We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed
Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.

Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife
Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.

Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.

Apple launches AirPods 5 with active noise cancellation
Cheaper Apple earbuds now gain active noise cancellation, while a wireless charging version adds longer battery life and swipe volume control.

Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister scores an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final
Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.

Liverpool will reward Mac Allister if he lets his football do talking
After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.

UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.

'Farage faces Met inquiry' and 'Ready for departure?'
Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.

Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham
The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.