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For former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot, last year’s Iran war looks much different than this one

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so

Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider
The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.

Aberg sets Players pace as McIlroy and Scheffler toil
Ludvig Aberg fires a sublime 63 to lead the Players Championship by two shots at halfway as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler narrowly make the cut.

Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Dubai is seen as a safe haven by many ambitious expats and holidaymakers - but the Iran war is testing that.

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists
Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

‘The greatest night ever’: Why Rudi Ellis almost ranked a premiership over her wedding
As the Vixens prepare to go back-to-back, star defender Rudi Ellis sits down to watch the 2025 grand final for the first time —and admits it might just tie with her wedding to Western Bulldogs ruckman Tim English as the best day of her life.

The former Australian Test star in the frame to coach Sydney Thunder
Cricket NSW are splitting the head coaching roles for their state and Big Bash League teams after a dramatic few weeks in which all three positions have become open.

Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA's advice to save fuel
AA Principal Advisor says people can use less fuel by driving safely, carrying less weight in the car, and taking fewer trips.

Should I pay off my mortgage or save for retirement - Ask Susan
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers questions around KiwiSaver and mortgages.

Wood 'improving' but thinking of life after cricket
England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history'
Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.

She spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland
The parcel plot is one of a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe which officials have linked to Russia.

Dyson Heppell went out for beers with teammates. What he did next was ‘bizarre behaviour’
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell, AFLW champion Erin Phillips and netballer Amy Parmenter describe their experiences with disordered eating.

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends
A judgment on Wednesday found Racing NSW was acting outside its powers when it appointed an administrator to run the Australian Turf Club, citing governance concerns.

Bennett asks reporters to 'move on'
Wayne Bennett asked reporters to "move on" in his post-match press conference after being questioned about Alex Johnston's record.

Bahrain and Saudi races set to be cancelled; Russell earns first career sprint pole
Next month’s Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 grands prix are set to be cancelled over the weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East.