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How to decide what to watch on a plane
Do you stick with a classic franchise you've seen a million times? Or would you dare to opt for a disaster movie mid-air?

Lions star Aki's baby born in car before first Test
British and Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki reveals his wife Kayla gave birth in a car on the way to the hospital just before the first Test.

A lot of things in England's favour - Root
England still have plenty of batting left to get the 35 runs required to win the series against India on the final day at The Oval, says Joe Root.

New Zealand woman arrested after two-year-old found in luggage
A bus driver became concerned when he noticed the luggage moving, police said.

First UK testing of unmanned police helicopter
Unmanned helicopters that can stay airborne for up to 12 hours are being tested near Bristol.

'Grieving for our parents killed in Air India crash will never end'
A memorial service is held in Wembley to remember loved ones killed in the Air India plane crash.

England need 35 to win astonishing final Test
England need 35 more runs with four wickets in hand to beat India in an astonishing final Test after a barely believable fourth day was halted by rain and bad light.

How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter
Chinese-made J-10s helped Pakistan shoot down one of India's prized Rafale fighters in the biggest air clash in decades.

‘Absolutely insane’: Harris wins first gold as Short digs deep after hospital visit
Australia have finished one gold medal shy of the USA after a dramatic final day of the world swimming championships in Singapore.

Toddler found in suitcase in bus luggage compartment, woman charged
A woman has been charged with ill-treatment of a child after the driver spotted a bag moving.

Root & Brook hit centuries but fifth Test in balance after late wickets
Joe Root and Harry Brook hit respective centuries but bad light and late wickets sees the fifth Test head into a final day with it hanging precariously in the balance.

Yamashita holds off Hull to win Women's Open
Miyu Yamashita produces an almost faultless final round to hold off England's Charley Hull and win the Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl.

I'm not making life easy for myself - Norris
Lando Norris admits after his victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix that he was "not making life very easy" for himself in his title battle with team-mate Oscar Piastri.

Norris sees off late Piastri attack to win in Hungary
Lando Norris holds off a late attack from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.

MP Chris Bryant says he was abused by former National Youth Theatre boss
In an interview with The Sunday Times the MP for Rhondda and Ogmore says he was abused by Michael Croft.

Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site
Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.

Government plans to bring more Gazan children to UK for treatment
The government says it is working "at pace" on plans to evacuate seriously ill or injured children from Gaza.

Victims of mis-sold car finance could get less than £950 per deal
The financial services regulator will consult on a redress scheme for motorists following a court ruling, though many drivers will be ineligible.

Signing of the season? Chiefs land Moana Pasifika star for 2026
The Chiefs have signed Moana Pasifika star Kyren Taumoefolau on a two-year deal.

James Hird weighs in on season-ending Will Day injury
James Hird, who suffered with the same injury in his career, ways in on Hawthorn star Will Day's season ending injury.