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Former Supreme Court judge Sir William Young refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role
'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'

Ex-All Black Ali Williams, wife Anna Mowbray plan to use helicopters only when birds feeding
A four-day hearing has started into the application, which has drawn 1400 submissions.

Warrington defeat Leigh to reach Wembley
Warrington Wolves win a thrilling Challenge Cup semi-final to set up a meeting with Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley Stadium next month.

Has Putin Been Forced To The Table?
The Russian leader called for "direct talks" with Ukraine in a late night address.

Irish policeman dies after being hit by motorbike while on speed checkpoint duty
Kevin Flatley, who was 49, had worked for An Garda Síochána for more than 26 years.

The Papers: PM 'toughens migration rules' and Zelensky ready to 'face Putin'
The immigration reforms and Zelensky and Putin potentially holding direct peace talks are among the front page's main stories in Monday's newspapers.

Woman charged with attempted abduction of baby on Blackpool Promenade
Members of the public intervened when the woman tried to walk away with pram which had the baby inside.

White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One
Qatar said a deal for "temporary use" of the plane was under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift.

PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system
Sir Keir Starmer promises new migration rules will "create a system that is controlled, selective and fair".

Taniela Tupou destined to be a Lions storyline
Whole Tests could swing on scrum interpretations, especially between Tupou and Ireland’s Andrew Porter.

Fowler ices slick Opals play
Alex Fowler puts the finishing touches on a classy play by Australia.

Ruapehu council launches review into $700,000 overspend
A review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.

'He's gone to nudge him and got it wrong' - pundits on Jackson red card
Ex-England midfielder Danny Murphy and former Southampton manager Russell Martin discuss Nicolas Jackson's sending-off as Chelsea lose 2-0 at Newcastle.

'Not nice to hear' - were Trent jeers 'shocking' or 'understandable'?
As Trent Alexander-Arnold is booed by a section of the Liverpool fans after appearing for the first time since announcing he is to leave in the summer, BBC Sport looks at the reaction.

Service marks 40 years since Bradford City fire
The disaster killed 54 Bradford City and two Lincoln City supporters, while injuring hundreds more.

The football superfan with 97 years of club memories
He remembers singing on the terraces in the 1920s, and the open top bus parade for 1981's promotion.

BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank
Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank

Weight-loss drugs tested in first head-to-head trial - and there's a clear winner
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy - the big beasts of weight loss medication - to see which is best.

Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
Edan Alexander will be released ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East on Tuesday.

Why it would be madness to select Mitch Moses for Origin
The Parramatta halfback was one of the stars of NSW’s comeback series win last year, but it has to be Nathan Cleary for the Blues number 7 jumper.

‘Didn’t think I was in contention’: Australian gets wildcard to make Roland-Garros debut
Destanee Aiava won her maiden grand slam match at this year’s Australian Open after initially being unable to replicate her junior feats. Now, she will compete in the main draw in Paris for the first time.