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Premier League ends partnership with Stonewall
The Premier League is no longer working with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall or taking part in its Rainbow Laces campaign.

'Allez Vicky' - Mboko emerges as tennis' new star
Victoria Mboko wins her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final.

Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season?
BBC Sport looks at who can challenge Liverpool this season after a summer of big recruitment from several teams.

US is at odds with Nato allies as it shrugs off Israel's escalation
The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.

Starmer condemns Israel's plan saying it will 'bring more bloodshed'
The PM urges Israel to reconsider immediately its decision to "escalate" the offensive in Gaza.

Suspected people smuggler arrested after BBC investigation
Officers say they arrested a 22-year-old Iranian in Acocks Green in Birmingham.

Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus as he walked out of hospital
The boy left the hospital on foot before the crash happened, according to Kent Police.

Post-Ange Spurs and Liverpool’s quest to stay on top. What to watch for this EPL season
The major talking points on the eve of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Randwick on Saturday
All you need to know to pick a winner at Saturday’s NSW feature meeting.

Every second counts: Bush galloper set to go past Tom Melbourne’s mark
Homebred mare Dollar Magic has been runner-up 14 times in 28 starts, but prizemoney of $559,690 has eased any frustrations for her trainer and part-owner.

Carlton commitment 'hollow joy' for Voss
While Michael Voss says he is grateful to have the backing of Carlton's board to continue as coach, there is no joy or contentment in how the situation unfolded.

Talagi's skills set up Garner
Blaize Talagi shows his ball-playing ability to put Luke Garner over.

'So many unknowns' - Championship club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2025-26 Championship season.

Villa complete £30m signing of Nice striker Guessand
Aston Villa complete the signing of Nice striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons.

Israel sets out plan signalling major escalation in war with Hamas
The security cabinet approved the move, though critics say it could further endanger hostages and uproot many more Palestinians.

Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France
Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country.

MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for 'illegal migrants'
Rupert Lowe says he will donate £1,000 to charity but makes "no apologies over being vigilant".

Courts service 'covered up' IT bug that caused evidence to go missing
Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete.

Shane Flanagan has his contract extension. This is what he wants next for the Red V
Shane Flanagan will remain as head coach of St George Illawarra until the end of 2028.

Rosehill loses $10m Golden Eagle to Randwick after failed sale bid
Racing NSW hopes the Australian Turf Club will profit from its decision to move the Golden Eagle raceday from Rosehill to Randwick.

The crypto group claiming responsibility for WNBA sex toy stunts
A man understood to be in Australia is one of several in an online group that says it is behind a string of incidents at women’s basketball games in the US.

‘Genuine hurt’: Anger as netball grand final performer’s domestic violence history emerges
Professional netball’s players’ body says booking a performer who had pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges to appear at the Super Netball grand final in Melbourne had caused “genuine hurt”.