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Resilient England finally get test they needed
England head coach John Mitchell is glad his side got the test they needed before a home Rugby World Cup, with their 43-42 Women's Six Nations win over France to secure the Grand Slam.

Eubank outpoints bitter rival Benn in emotional fight
Chris Eubank Jr narrowly beats bitter foe Conor Benn as one of Britain's most rancorous and long-running boxing rivalries lives up to the hype.

A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada's historic election
After a campaign upended by Trump’s threats, the Liberals hope they can hold onto power.

Home needed for two killer whales stuck in shuttered zoo
An international search is under way for a suitable home for the orcas stranded in France.

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen
180 British Jews will join groups marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp in Germany.

'Bottle kicking trampling left me unable to walk'
Alexie Winship, 23, says she was knocked out during the traditional Easter Monday event.

Trying to book a driving test 'like buying a festival ticket', say learners
Learner drivers have told the BBC of their desperation amid huge driving test backlogs.

Wrexham one step from Premier League as Hollywood story continues
The Welsh soccer club, watched on by jubilant owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have won an unprecedented third straight promotion.

NFL’s love affair with Australian punters continues with Jeremy Crawshaw drafted by Denver Broncos
The 23-year-old from western Sydney aspired to be a Penrith Panther before discovering his talent for kicking a Sherrin. Now he’s on the verge of playing in the NFL.

Buzzer-beater ignites NBA playoffs
Nikola Jokic sets up a last-second winner for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs.

'Off days don't exist' for Celtic 'mentality monsters'
Celtic's domination of Scottish football should not be underestimated, say Kasper Schmeichel and Chris Sutton.

'No-one expected this' - how Slot took Liverpool to brink of title
As Liverpool stand on the brink of the Premier League title, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season.

What should Democrats do now? Everyone has a different answer
One hundred days into Trump's second term, Democrats are still reckoning with an election loss and debating the fate of the party

Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?
More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need.

Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.

Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days
Five Trump supporters say his first 100 days have met their expectations - with a few surprises and some warning signs.

Fans storm field as Wrexham secure third-straight promotion
Wrexham fans flood the field after the full-time whistle after securing a third-straight promotion and are within sight of the Premier League.

Djoker loses in straight sets
Novak Djokovic is bundled out of the Madrid Open in the first round by Matteo Arnaldi.

Golfer strips off, braves alligators to play shot
Little-known American Chandler Phillips takes off his shirt, shoes and socks to play a shot from the banks of an alligator-infested lake during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic.