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Zhang makes 147 at UK Championship
China's Zhang Anda makes a 147 break in his second round match against compatriot Lei Peifan at the UK Championship at the Barbican in York.

Hill traffic ticket dropped after police detainment
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill had his case dismissed after the officer failed to show in court.

'I found out I lost my Vauxhall job on WhatsApp'
After nearly 120 years as a driving force in Luton, Vauxhall Motors is leaving the town.

Painting of Maori elder fetches record price in NZ auction
The NZ$3.75m ($2.2m; $1.7m) sale makes it the most valuable Maori portrait in New Zealand history.

'No-one will win' - Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump tariff threats
Mexico said it would slap tit-for-tat tariffs on the US, while China said Trump's finger-pointing "runs completely counter to facts".

Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers
Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.

Gambling slots to be limited to Ł5 per spin
Government claims reforms will reduce gambling-related harm and raise funds to treat addiction.

Watch: People in Israel and Lebanon react to ceasefire deal
People in Tel Aviv and Beirut shared feelings of relief and doubt as they reacted to the news.

Missing person: Police are searching for Rebecca, missing since Wednesday
Police are appealing for any sightings of Rebecca, 46, reported missing in Panmure, Auckland.

Elevated levels of arsenic found in Waikato River, but water still ‘safe to drink’
Watercare says people do not need to boil water as Minister of Local Government Simeon Brown is briefed on the issue.

Ben Hunt hopes ‘old fossils’ like himself bring young Broncos a premiership
A younger player has been heralded as Brisbane’s next long-term halfback. So how will the return of a favourite son influence the club’s next generation?

The Grey primed to go one better than last start and break maiden status
A locally trained three-year-old which has had to play second fiddle in three of his opening four starts is primed to break through at Thursday’s feature Hawkesbury meeting.

Stokes opted out of IPL to prolong England career
Captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the Indian Premier League auction in order to prolong his England career.

Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency
Bhattacharya was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued shutdowns were causing more harm than good.

'The IVF postcode lottery is not fair'
As she prepares for IVF treatment, Hannah Newby says the region's provision is "a mess".

Aston Martin issues second profit warning in two months
The iconic firm blames "minor delay" in deliveries of its ultra-exclusive Valiant cars for the shortfall.

Officer who Tasered 95-year-old guilty of manslaughter
Clare Nowland, who had symptoms of dementia, died of her injuries a week after being Tasered in Australia.

Guilty verdict for Tony Gibson could help prevent future tragedy - Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ hopes the finding in relation to the death of Pala'amo Kalati will help to prevent future tragedies.

Large tangi expected in Tauranga for prominent Mongrel Mob member
This is understood to be the first significant test for police under the new gang patch legislation.

Guenther Steiner stunned by rise to fame
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says he's amazed at his rise to fame on the back of the Drive to Survive documentary series.

Whittaker's reveal after nasty injury
UFC star Robert Whittaker has revealed his bottom teeth have been revealed after a loss to Khamzat Chimaev.

‘I couldn’t sleep ... you can’t stop thinking about it’: Mentor opens up on Phillip Hughes’ death
Few people knew Hughes like Neil D’Costa. In a candid interview, the late Test batsman’s coach opens up on life without his “little mate”.