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Country Life: A haven for rescued farm animals
Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong.

Andrew Flintoff: I rejected obscene money to be a wrestler in WWE
Former England all-rounder reveals he “was beaten up left, right and centre” in a trial with the American company after the sudden end of his cricket career.

‘The car feels incredibly quick’: Lawson impresses in practice for British Grand Prix
The Kiwi driver was among the top 10 fastest in the first two practice sessions for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

England edge thriller to keep T20 series alive
England hold their nerve to beat India by five runs in the third T20 against India at The Oval, as the tourists lead the series 2-1 with two games to play.

'Hard to take' but Raducanu draws confidence from defeat
After pushing world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon, British number one Emma Raducanu draws confidence despite defeat.

One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China
One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest.

Limber up for Euro 2025 with our big football quiz
How much do you know about the football event of the summer?

'Do they have gold in them?': The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada's sandals
Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.

Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Two young women speak to the BBC about why ketamine has become such a popular drug.

Crowds mourn Liverpool star Jota in his Portuguese hometown
The forward and his brother both died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.

Watch: Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest
After skipping last year’s gastronomic battle, the famed competitive eater returns to capture his 17th Mustard Belt.

How understrength is the French side lining up against the All Blacks? Very
ANALYSIS: Only one member of the French team to face the All Blacks would crack their first-choice starting XV.

'Like migrating bison' - Lions' Schoeman on unique prop mentality
Prop Pierre Schoeman talks about his fellow Lions looseheads and the close bond that has formed between them over cups of tea.

Sinner, Swiatek & Djokovic headline Saturday's Wimbledon action
World number one Jannik Sinner and defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova play their third-round matches on Saturday - all you need to know.

Why Smith could become England's greatest keeper-batter
Why Jamie Smith's assault on India's bowlers marks him out as a future England great.

One year of Labour: What happened? (Newscast Live)
Have Keir Starmer's first 12 months as Prime Minister been a success?

How fake-will fraudsters stole millions from the dead
A trail of suspicious wills led to an organised gang committing fraud and stealing millions from dead people's estates.

Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.

Is it OK to cry at work?
After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work?

Is Corbyn's new party happening and could it damage Labour?
Backers say there is a wide-open space to Labour’s left - and millions of disillusioned voters to be won.