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Will John Swinney change the SNP’s fortunes?
After days of turmoil – and months of challenging polls – SNP members will be hoping he is the man to steady the ship.

Dyche 'amazed' Everton did not get second penalty
Sean Dyche says he is "amazed" his side were not given a penalty for a challenge on Dwight McNeil during Everton's draw against Luton.

Bolton beat Barnsley in League One play-off first leg
Dion Charles scores twice as Bolton earn a 3-1 lead against Barnsley in their League One play-off semi-final first leg.

Side hustle foodies turning homes into takeaways
Matt turns his barbecuing hobby into a low-risk, low-cost business from home.

Call for gardeners to help with flood defence
Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.

Watch: Bridge buckles and plunges into Brazil river
Footage shows a man narrowly avoiding falling into the water as a bridge gives way.

'Shocking' - Women travelling from Wales to England for abortions
A woman who had to travel from Wales to England for an abortion says the experience was traumatic.

Key mayor results due after Labour notches up local election wins
The results of mayoral elections in the West Midlands, London and other regions will be announced on Saturday.

Fate rests with Jock amid carnage: Four things learnt from Broncos’ implosion
The time has arrived for Jock Madden to grasp the reigns of this Broncos side with authority, amid fears star halfback Adam Reynolds’ season could be over.

Daicos stunner breaks deadlock
Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos delivered a scintillating match-winner against the Blues on Friday night.

How much does uni cost, and will I earn more if I go?
Given higher costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes financial sense.

Clinical Wilson pulls clear against Gilbert in semi-final
Kyren Wilson produces a clinical display of potting to open up a 14-10 lead over David Gilbert in their World Championship semi-final.

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2024?
When do GCSEs start and are there any changes to exams this year?

The Japanese gown uniting Freddie Mercury, the Jedi and Bjork
A collection of Kimono from some of the most charismatic entertainers has gone on display in Dundee.

Voting, Volcanoes and Vatican Guards: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

'Tories crushed' as rebels 'end plot to oust Sunak'
Saturday's papers focus on local election disappointment for the Tories.

Fear and prayers in Sudan city under siege
People in the last major holdout of the army in the west of Sudan nervously await an assault.

Worst-ever job interviews: 'We had to crawl and moo'
Dozens of jobseekers tell the BBC about their worst-ever interview experiences.

Why North Korea's latest propaganda bop is a huge TikTok hit
A song praising Mr Kim has got TikTok hooked - but experts say it could be hiding something more sinister.

Ricciardo scorches Miami qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo was one of the star performers of qualifying, recording the fourth-fastest time.

NBA star throws ball at fan
Cameras showed Patrick Beverley sitting on the bench and tossing a ball into the stands and hitting a fan in Bucks' season-ending loss.