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Watch: Kiwi Sam Ruthe becomes first 15yo to run a sub-four minute mile
The athletics prodigy from Tauranga achieved the feat in Auckland on Wednesday night, capping a remarkable summer on New Zealand soil.

Parents in Wellington house where intruder was found ‘extremely shaken’
Police are trying to work out if there’s any connection between the break-in at the Miramar property and the discovery nearby of a severely injured man who has since died.

US and European armies should join our war on gangs, Ecuador president tells BBC
Daniel Noboa is calling on international armies to fight the cartels trafficking most of the world's cocaine.

The Papers: Ukraine truce hopes 'on a knife edge' and 'Worried sick'
Wednesday's front pages feature the phone call between Trump and Putin, and Labour's welfare reforms.

'World's ugliest animal' is New Zealand's fish of the year
Known as the world's ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback

'After five years in jail, they agree I'm innocent but won't pay out'
Growing calls to make compensation rules for miscarriage of justice victims less strict.

Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned
The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter nonsense.

Legend explains 'risk' with 10-year contracts
Darren Lockyer speaks about the risks of long-term NRL deals as Jason Taumalolo battles with injuries.

Lions mania drives 500,000 ticket sales as RA eyes $100m-plus windfall
Rugby Australia is preparing for the biggest British and Irish Lions tour in history. And the priority will be to win the series, says RA boss Phil Waugh.

Tszyu's admission ahead of return
Tim Tszyu speaks to media ahead of his clash against American Joey Spencer next month.

World’s ‘ugliest animal’ named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year
It was once dubbed the world’s ugliest animal, but the blobfish is finally getting its moment in the spotlight.

Watch live: Teen runner Sam Ruthe attempts record sub-four minute mile
The 15-year-old hopes to be the youngest ever person to complete it.

Having autism has worked to my advantage in football - Bronze
Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze opens up for the first time about her autism and ADHD diagnoses to raise awareness and help others.

'I was homeless while revising for my GCSEs'
Mia and her siblings lived in temporary accommodation for 18 months after a no fault eviction.

Putin gives Trump just enough to claim progress on Ukraine peace
Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.

Last trove of JFK assassination files released
The files are still being reviewed, but have not so far revealed any smoking gun about the US president's killing.

Watch: Dolphins surround Dragon capsule after successful splashdown
Nasa commentators joked the aquatic mammals are an "honorary part of the recovery team" attending to the capsule.

Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'
The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.

Hird asks question of 'smiling' Hinkley
Essendon great James Hird calls into question Ken Hinkley after he was seen being jovial with Craig McRae following Port Adelaide's crushing defeat at the hands of Collingwood.

This stunning catch may save Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career
A blinding catch by Campbell Kellaway may help ensure Marnus Labuschagne is still batting at No.3 for Australia in the Ashes.