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The black coaches leading Orlando Pride to success
Seb Hines says "being a trailblazer comes with responsibility" after he became the first black manager to win a trophy in the NWSL.

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles

The farmers targeted by false claims and threats over Harris ad
Two Pennsylvania farmers have been targeted by false claims and threats after appearing in a Kamala Harris advert.

The Moon, twins and tributes to Liam: Photos from around the world this week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

More than 100 customers contact BBC about scams, saying Revolut failed them
People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.

Democrats travel deep into Trump country in fight for prize state
No Democrat has won North Carolina since 2008, but polls show they have a chance - if they can beat Republicans on their home turf.

Sydney reopens beaches after tar ball mystery
They were closed earlier this week after thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore.

'Merchants of death' trial steps up fight against Channel smugglers
A court case involving 33 alleged members of a Kurdish smuggling gang is under way in northern France.

Met Police only sought Al Fayed charges relating to two victims
The force only asked prosecutors to decide whether to charge the Harrods boss over allegations by two of 21 women.

As it happened: Auckland FC win first match
Auckland's newest sports team have beaten Brisbane Roar 2-0 in their first match.

‘I’ll be a sponge’: Talagi to be schooled by Luai before replacing him
Before stepping into the enormous shoes of Jarome Luai, Panthers recruit Blaize Talagi plans to pick his brain while the pair are in Samoan camp.

I'm scared I'll lose rest of my sight when eye hospital is closed
The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh is due to close for six months at the end of the month.

Travel and power cut alert as 'weather bomb' approaches Scotland
Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.

Why fight for justice isn't over in India's 'horrific' widow burning case, 37 years on
Roop Kanwar was burned alive in 1987 on her husband’s funeral pyre. Her story is making headlines again.

'You can't show weakness' - why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health
There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.

Vulnerable time for Europe as clock ticks down for Biden
The days of US largesse are expected to end as soon as the current president steps down in January.

Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources
Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge.

Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes
Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.

Woman fights credit card company for six months over $3k refund
The woman was finally refunded when a dispute resolution service stepped in.

Verstappen goes for pole position
Max Verstappen returns to pole position at the 2024 US Grand Prix.