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Tech leaders call for urgent global slowdown on AI
Tech leaders are calling for an urgent global slowdown on artificial intelligence and warning self-training AI is evolving faster than safety guard rails can handle.

'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near miss
After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashes her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.

No away fans, Euro calamities & derby debuts - why Old Firm tie is crucial
BBC Scotland previews the first meeting of Rangers and Celtic this season as the Old Firm rivals prepare to face off in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.

From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed
Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world number one.

Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds
Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.

PM's top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on Putin
In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".

'Ridiculous': Sloane blasts AFL over denied Dempsey goal
Adelaide great Rory Sloane unloads over the disallowance of an Ollie Dempsey goal in Geelong's semi-final loss to Fremantle.

‘Fingers crossed’: Walker gives Roosters fans hope
Sam Walker provides an update on his injury recovery ahead of the Roosters' clash with Penrith.

Chooks star pulls off second try-saver
Mark Nawaqanitawase saves the Roosters again after a regrettable step inside from Thomas Jenkins.

Yeo coughs up ball in prime territory
Panthers co-captain Isaah Yeo knocks the ball on deep in Roosters territory.

Damage from low water levels on the Rhine to be 'immense,' expert says

Hayden Wilde beats star-studded field to win maiden Ironman 70.3 world title
The Kiwi triathlon star added a half Ironman world title to his CV with a stunning victory in Nice, France, on Sunday (NZT).

'I thought I was going to die' - Burnley boss on sepsis scare
Burnley manager Jackie Bachteler will be in the dugout at Turf Moor on Sunday for the first time - but nine months ago she was fighting for her life.

Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.

I should be dead or in prison - now I'm reunited with the teacher who changed my life
Sam Gardner was in foster care when he met a teacher who made him believe in himself.

'Everywoman' statue unveiled in Trafalgar Square
Tschabalala Self's Lady in Blue will sit atop the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square for the next two years.

My new job as a tour guide turned out to be fake
Ella was given the role after going to a job fair, but the group's "head office" is an empty property and claims on its website are false.

Masaga Report _2026-09-13T04-24-19.mp4
Sarina Masaga is in some hot water ahead of the finals after being pinged for an ugly tackle on Knights fullback Lucy Spain.

Nawaqanitawase saves Roosters with intercept
Mark Nawaqanitawase plucks an intercept to save the Roosters.

The Dolphins are one win from a grand final. They should thank Spencer Leniu
A lesson learned last year against the Sydney Roosters was on the mind of one of their stars on Saturday night.