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Why is there an NFL game in Australia?
The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the USA's biggest sports league.

'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse
Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.

Crowd gathers after Pakistani cricket team mistaken for migrants
People gather at a hotel as Pakistan's under-16 cricket team are wrongly identified as migrants.

Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.

England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.

The coach’s bake that proved finals are not just another game
Ferocious intent is every bit as important as strategy in September, as Fremantle learnt the hard way last week. But we will see a very different Dockers outfit against Geelong.

Zverev blows up over 'missing' racquet
A sheepish Alex Zverev was forced to apologise after a racquet went 'missing' from his bag.

Bailey opens up on 50-50 call to stay at Brisbane
Brisbane star Zac Bailey on his call to re-sign after huge interest from Adelaide.

McEvoy hopes to reflect on winning calls with strong rides at Rosehill
Champion jockey Kerrin McEvoy has fondly remembered a great supporter this week as he prepares for excellent chances in feature races at Rosehill on Saturday.

'It started as a joke, a fantasy' - F1 heads to football-obsessed Madrid
After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.

Funeral for second officer killed in A66 crash to be held
PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support.

August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.

Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.

Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.

Grima grateful for helping hand in chase for first group race win
Chris Waller’s champion Sydney apprentice is confident she can get the best out of Tulloch Lodge hope I’m Ya Huckleberry in the Ming Dynasty Quality.

Why DCE’s arrival at the Roosters didn’t result in Savala’s exit
Hugo Savala admits that, fleetingly, he wondered whether Daly Cherry-Evans’ arrival at the Roosters would squeeze him out. Now the pair hold the key to the club’s finals charge.

Portelli pair on solid footing again to kick off in Theo Marks
Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli has been frustrated by feet problems with Encap and Verona Rose but feels they are shaping up well again for this spring.