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Why the Silver Ferns could be without star shooter in 2025
Already missing Grace Nweke for 2025, the Silver Ferns could also be without their next best goal shoot.

Owners of gardening business in bitter dispute with franchisees
The appeal is obvious – be your own boss in a lucrative job. But working with Candoo Franchising isn’t all it seems, claim six former gardening franchisees, some of whom say they invested thousands but have been “left with nothing”.

'We are getting closer' - England build Euros momentum
Momentum is starting to build for the Lionesses as they edge closer to Euro 2025 and manager Sarina Wiegman admits "something is happening".

I am the only voice defending Spurs - Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou gives an impassioned, detailed defence of his record while adding he is struggling with unique challenges at Tottenham.

How the fall of Yoon Suk Yeol fuelled the rise of S Korea's conservatives
A pro-Yoon fringe movement, stoked by right-wing YouTubers, has become more energised and extreme.

Nightly parties and mid-take burgers: Filming Top Gun with Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise
Co-stars recall the memorable moments of working with Val Kilmer on and off screen.

'Global stocks rout' and 'Brand rape charge'
A plunging FTSE 100 dominates the headlines while Russell Brand's rape trail looms next month

Falklands surprised to be on Trump's 'worst offenders' list
The British overseas territory is facing a 42% tax on the goods it exports to the US.

Children among 18 killed in Russian attack on Zelensky's home city
The head of the city defence council says a ballistic missile hit a residential area, killing children on a playground.

Meta and Pinterest make secret donation to Molly Russell charity
Meta and Pinterest have agreed to donate to a charity set up in the name of schoolgirl Molly Russell.

Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong.

The Eagles threw Oscar Allen to the wolves: The story behind Hawthorn’s raid
West Coast’s culture is not toxic – the club dealt with its worst issues almost two decades ago – but it’s hardly strong and supportive, either, and Sam Mitchell can’t be the only coach who smelt blood.

The hot favourite to be new Black Caps coach - and where Gary Stead fits in
NZ-based Rob Walter has stepped down from his role as white-ball coach with South Africa for personal reasons.

Freeman hat-trick as Northampton cruise past Clermont
Tommy Freeman scores an impressive hat-trick to further strengthen his claim for British and Irish Lions selection as Northampton Saints cruise past Clermont Auvergne in the Investec Champions Cup last 16.

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.

Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade
The Spanish government is moving to make renting more affordable and boost the supply of homes.

Americans could pay more for these everyday basics
The next cup of coffee, Shein shopping haul and more may soon cost more as tariffs take effect

Ronin the rat sets new landmine-sniffing record
Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, is the first rodent to uncover more than 100 mines in Cambodia.

Trump's tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?
Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.

‘I’ll have what Terrell’s having’: The secret pre-game concoction fuelling Tigers
Terrell May became just the third front-rower this season to play the full 80 minutes against the Warriors – then revealed the special drink helping him go the extra mile.