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Watch: NBA player stuns crowd with full-court buzzer-beater
The Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic calmly let fly with a 66-foot heave. What happened next made the sold-out arena erupt.

She has 2.6 million Instagram followers but couldn’t care less about social media
On top of her enormous contribution to women’s cricket, there are other things that set Ellyse Perry apart, like her ability to shun social media.

Littler sets up van Gerwen rematch at Dutch Masters
Luke Littler sets up a rematch of the World Darts Championship final against Michael van Gerwen after winning in the first round of the Dutch Masters in Den Bosch.

Sabalenka aims to 'join legends' in Keys showdown
Aryna Sabalenka aims to become the first woman in 26 years to win three successive Australian Open titles when she meets Madison Keys in Saturday's final.

UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile
The government says it will dispose of its 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium - currently stored at Sellafield.

Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland
A tourist tax designed to raise Ł50m annually will be introduced to Edinburgh from next year.

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against PM Fico
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

Marilyn Manson sexual assault investigation dropped by lawyers
Prosecutors said the allegations against Manson exceeded the statute of limitations and they could not prove them "beyond a reasonable doubt".

US Covid adviser Fauci has his security protection revoked by president
The former top US health official has faced death threats since leading the country's COVID-19 response.

She has 2.6 million Instagram followers but couldn’t care less about social media
Ellyse Perry reveals what drives her to stay at the top of her game after 17 years ahead of the historic day-night Test at the MCG.

Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a company to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition and brought previously disparate groups together, the plan's critics say.

America’s Cup: What torpedoed Ainslie and Ratcliffe’s relationship?
The marriage between Ineos and Sir Ben Ainslie’s sailing team is not just on the rocks. It is sunk and heading for the divorce courts.

Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan.

Opponents no longer scared of Man City - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says teams are prepared to take his side on in a manner they did not previously.

'A fresh start for one of the worst signings in Man Utd history'
Manchester United winger Antony arrived in the summer of 2022 full of promise but he is now on the brink of leaving the club as one of their worst ever signings.

Harry v The tabloids: What next, if anything?
As the dust settles on the prince's epic legal battle with The Sun, who has come out on top, and what happens now?

Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia
Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow.

Southport killer had ricin materials sent to neighbour, messages reveal
Messages seen by the BBC confirm the teenage killer's father knew about the unexplained deliveries.

One dead and nearly a million without power in Storm Éowyn
A man died when a tree fell on his car in Ireland, as 100 mph gusts hit parts of the UK.

Winston Peters speaks with new US Secretary of State
Peters reaffirmed New Zealand's partnership with the United States.

Watch: All Blacks Sevens suffer first-ever loss to Uruguay
Uruguay stunned the All Blacks Sevens by snaring an historic victory over the powerhouse team at the world sevens series' in Perth.