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Fiji Rugby's new director sacked after controversial remarks on same-sex relationships
Laijipa Naulivou told local media that "this gay problem" was one of the reason the women's national team was underperforming.

'Nothing short of greatness' - Ferdinand on Ronaldo
Rio Ferdinand looks back at the career achievements of his former Manchester United team-mate, Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Portuguese star's 40th birthday on 5 February.

'It is a revolution' - how rugby is taking Paris
How France tapped into Paris' latent rugby talent, fighting in football's stronghold to change the face of a sport and a team.

Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.

Woman dies after 'falling on to seawall rocks'
Suffolk Police says the death is being treated as "unexplained" but "not suspicious".

Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail?
El Salvador has offered to take in criminals deported from the US and house them in its mega-jail.

Before and after: Mosul’s historic landmarks rebuilt after IS destruction
Some 80% of the Old City of Mosul, in northern Iraq, was destroyed under the Islamic State group.

First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.

Badger admiring a Banksy image wins hearts in wildlife photo competition
Ian Wood put up the Banksy design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op

Waihau Bay death as person found ‘unresponsive’ in water-related incident
Emergency services rushed to the remote location on the east coast of the North Island on Wednesday.

NFL games big boost for Aussies
Philadelphia Eagles star Jordan Mailata says its a big win for Aussies after the NFL announced it will bring regular season games to Australia from 2026.

Met apology for friend who found drag artist dead
Steven Grygelko, whose stage name was Heklina, was found dead by his friend Joshua Grannell.

Mainoo & Garnacho could yet leave Man Utd - Wednesday's gossip
Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho could still leave Manchester United, Matheus Cunha wants to leave Wolves and Barcelona make a blunder with Manchester City's new signing.

'Football dreams & a business empire' - Ronaldo's relentless drive at 40
Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating his 40th birthday and showing no sign of stopping any time soon.

Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels
The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.

Ros Atkins on...What is the US getting out of tariffs?
The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump - and what the US has got in return.

Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed
Victims will be able to file claims when they are ready and are likelier to receive an apology, the government says.

Red Wall Labour MPs want tougher message on immigration
The informal group's members come from seats where Reform UK is gaining ground.

US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.

System failed in NHS care of triple killer, report says
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023.

Trump's Gaza plan will be seen as flying in face of international law
Netanyahu's far-right allies will cheer the proposal, but Arab nations will see it as ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

Fevola's emotional tribute to Selwood
AFL great Brendan Fevola cries as he pays tribute to close friend Troy Selwood who died at the age of 40.