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Stevie Wonder to headline 2025 Lytham Festival
The legendary music star will join US rockers Kings of Leon and Justin Timberlake at the event in July.

Draper beats Rune in Indian Wells final - highlights
Great Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-sets win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.

I nearly died in car crash - Antonio's first interview
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December.

Challenge to Thames Water rescue deal dismissed
The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.

Sarah Harding breast cancer study spots 88 women at risk
The study at The Christie in Manchester was set up after Sarah Harding's death, aged 39.

Chris Mason: The trade-offs ministers are looking at to reduce towering benefits bill
The government is aiming to save money while also protecting those who cannot work.

'Everything is finished': Ukrainian troops relive retreat from Kursk
Five soldiers tell the BBC of their withdrawal in the face of overwhelming firepower and drones.

Roosters ‘upset of the decade’: The Billy Slater Podcast 2025 - Ep4
Billy breaks down a huge Roosters upset, the Sea Eagles' worrying signs, and why the Tigers are suddenly the best defensive side. The Bulldogs' win comes at a cost, the Raiders prove they can beat anyone, and the Warriors bounce back strong. Plus, the Billy M Awards, listener questions, and a full Round 3 preview!

Top Aussie Performers
Top Australian performers from Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific

O’Shea and Charlton hoping Polymnia continues recent form spike
With group 1 success still fresh in their memory, a maiden at Hawkesbury could keep the goof time rolling.

‘Club does not act on allegations’: Blues won’t cut ties with MC Labour
The embattled construction company is a former long-time sponsor and current business associate of the Blues, pouring millions of dollars into the club over the past two decades.

Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43
Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18.

Five talking points from final round of Six Nations
Here's our round-up of the big talking points from the final round of fixtures in the 2025 tournament.

Georgia's former president handed further four years in jail
The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US
US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".

British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire
Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was on a diving boat with 15 other tourists, local officials say.

Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

Eddie laughes at Carlton's misfortune
Eddie McGuire discusses the delight of rival fans after Carlton's capitulation against Richmond.

Phipps backs Kiss for Wallabies job
Former Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps believes Les Kiss deserves to be the frontrunner to replace Joe Schmidt.

Could Brandon Smith join Rabbitohs this year? Only if sworn enemies can do a deal
The Roosters and Rabbitohs came together to launch Gadhu Gathering for Indigenous Round – but expect them to clash again over Brandon Smith.

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league
If a Saudi-backed global Twenty20 League is ever going to take off, Cricket Australia’s new chief executive Todd Greenberg and chair Mike Baird will have to be its salesmen to India.