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Reece Walsh stole the show against New Zealand. James Tedesco had the perfect response against Fiji
James Tedesco made a serious case to keep the Kangaroos’ No. 1 jersey on what was an ordinary night for Australia’s World Cup campaign.

Antonelli wins US Grand Prix and closes in on world title; McLaren orders Piastri to swap with Norris
Kimi Antonelli has won the United States Grand Prix but championship glory will have to wait until the next race in Mexico.

United booed off after another loss
Manchester United is booed off the pitch after losing 3-0 to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Leclerc too fast for Verstappen to claim second
Charles Leclerc overtakes Max Verstappen late to claim second spot.

Carrick cheered, players jeered
Under-fire Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was afforded a warmer reception than his players after the loss to Bournemouth.

If these walls could talk: Why Cape Town dressing room will haunt Aussies
It’s an eerie feeling wandering through the same dressing room where Australia’s sandpaper shame played out eight years ago, as members of the Test team are about to learn.

Candidates push back on ACT's plan to abolish 'done nothing' Pacific ministry
Henrietta Devoe is standing by her call to abolish the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, questioning whether it has delivered for Pasifika communities.

Fire in Auckland Kainga Ora property deemed suspicious: FENZ
Three fire trucks fought the blaze, which was well involved by the time crews arrived.

‘I had a bit of adrenaline’: Phoenix big man stuns fans with backflip
Corban Piper admitted he wasn't sure he could still pull off the acrobatic move before sealing Wellington's 2-0 win over the Mariners

Air New Zealand makes first international passenger landing at Western Sydney Airport
The new route gives travellers three return services a week between Auckland and Western Sydney through to March 2027.

Labuschagne, Smith deepen mystery around Australia’s Newlands XI
If Marnus Labuschagne had not been told that he will be missing from Australia’s team for the Newlands Test match, then he certainly looked like someone who knew his future was very much up in the air.

Kangaroos survive Fiji scare
Australia survives a mighty scare from Fiji as the Kangaroos win their second World Cup game.

Diamonds lose Constellation Cup
The Australian Diamonds lose the Constellation Cup to New Zealand.

‘An A-plus character’: The prospect from a family of Essendon diehards who could kickstart the Dons
Ethan Drever is one of the best prospects in this year’s AFL draft. Essendon - the club he supports - are strongly considering him at the top of the draft.

‘He wants to be put out of his misery’. Carrick on brink of Manchester United sacking
A horror start to the Premier League season continued with a humbling home loss to Bournemouth.

Aussie fools Texas with fake punt
Aussie Oscar Bird fools the Texas Longhorns with a fake punt.

Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.

Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.

Watch: Mbappé’s sharp reflexes help Madrid end Barcelona’s winning run
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid beat Spanish leaders Barcelona in the season’s first clasico.

Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Nelson
The crash near Songer St was reported about 10.30am, with motorists urged to avoid the area.