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Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand
Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.
What we know about the criminal investigation into US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship.
Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York
"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion
The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.
Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.
Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.
Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener
Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.
This 75,000-year-old wound suggests Neanderthal life was more violent than we thought
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
Arrests made after couple and two children killed in arson attack in Waterford
Gardaí (Irish police) have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a suspected arson attack which killed four family members.
Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.