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Iga Swiatek crushes Amanda Anisomova in most one-sided Wimbledon women’s final in over 100 years
Amanda Anisimova suffered a 6-0 6-0 loss in a Wimbledon final that will go down in history, while the Pole picks up her sixth grand slam title.

Warriors face Eels in first NRLW fixture at home since 2019
The Warriors are looking for their first win in their return to their competition after five years away.

‘Hold on and never let go’: 63-year-old cyclist survives heart attack mid-ride
At 63, Monty Wawatai was still racing hard until a sudden heart attack forced a shift in pace and perspective.

Parents of baby born at 27 weeks face uncertain future in NZ
It should be a time of celebration for new parents Juan Ospina and Ana María Ahumada, but their future in New Zealand remains uncertain.

Joy of Ozzy fans after paying £666 to meet star
Metal lovers shake with emotion after photos and autographs with the Black Sabbath singer and family.

George called up by Lions after Cowan-Dickie injury
England hooker Jamie George is called up to the British and Irish Lions squad after Luke Cowan-Dickie emerges as an injury doubt for the first Test against Australia next Saturday.

Swiatek inflicts 6-0 6-0 defeat on Anisimova to win Wimbledon
Poland's Iga Swiatek ruthlessly takes advantage of American opponent Amanda Anisimova's nerves to win her maiden Wimbledon title.

Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row
The union could consider its future relationship with the party, General Secretary Sharon Graham says.

'Sheer luck' backpacker rescued after 11 nights in Australian outback
Carolina Wilga, 26, survived by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, police said.

The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings
BBC visits ground zero of the April attack in Pahalgam where locals are picking up the pieces of their lives.

Club debutant in spotlight at halfback as Warriors host Tigers
Tanah Boyd will fill the big boots left vacant by injured star Luke Metcalf as the Warriors’ resume their NRL campaign after their final bye.

‘Nowhere I’d rather be’: Why people don’t want to leave this southern town
Port Chalmers near Dunedin is Aotearoa’s ‘most loyal’ town.

The surprise gift suggestion for a grandparent - but it requires medical approval
An exit interview with the country’s first Aged Care Commissioner throws up a present recommendation that may sound odd - and other tips to age better.

‘Terrified we’ll go backwards’: Parents fear ADHD med shortage could hit NZ
Australia is grappling with it, and many are worried the issue will hit our shores, with access to ADHD medication already difficult in Aotearoa.

Forged postage stamps: seller must refund collectors $234,000
Experts described the stamps as “highly suspect” and said the collection contained “a large number of reprints or forgeries”.

Damien Grant: ‘Regulatory Standards Bill’s a missed chance at real reform’
OPINION: Why do we pass laws? Presumably, we do so to achieve some outcome. But, not all laws do that.

'He thinks he's got it!' Stokes with stunning run out to remove Pant
England captain Ben Stokes produces a stunning throw to run out Rishabh Pant for 74 in the last ball of the morning session on day three of the second Test at Lord's, to leave India 248-4 at lunch, 139 runs behind England's first innings score of 387.

Hairy Biker widow 'still cannot watch' last series
Ahead of a re-run, Dave Myers' widow says watching the Hairy Bikers' final series is too difficult.

Thousands attending Twelfth of July parades in Northern Ireland
Crowds line the streets as the annual commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne takes place.

GB's Cash and Glasspool make history with doubles title
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool become the first all-British pair to win the men's doubles title at Wimbledon for 89 years.