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Sunny highlights from Boardmasters festival
Crowds have been enjoying performances from artists including Fat Dog and James Marriott.

Oasis call council a 'bunch of snakes' over fan comments
Liam Gallagher responded to claims made in a council document that fans would be 'intoxicated' and 'rowdy'.

Warriors drop one halfback then lose another as Bulldogs win big
Tanah Boyd was dropped by Andrew Webster, but his replacement Te Maire Martin was forced off with concussion in the first half in Sydney.

How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final
As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final.

Dow and England start assault on their 'Everest'
Abby Dow suffered a leg break followed by heartbreak three years ago. She and England are treading carefully and plotting a path to the top of the women's game this time around.

Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atomic bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.

Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California
Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.

Funeral appeal for boy hit by bus reaches Ł6,000
Zaahir Jan, four, was hit by a bus outside a hospital in Margate after visiting his grandmother.

NRL live updates: Wounded Warriors in deep trouble against Bulldogs at half-time
Coach Andrew Webster has brought Te Maire Martin into the halves, as they chase a much-needed win.

‘Clubs are taking over the world’: Inside Australian cricket’s Ashes summer sell-off
Huge interest in this summer’s Ashes series will help Australian cricket spruik the sport to potential investors as it weighs up plans for a sell-off of its Big Bash League teams.

McEwen holds back tears during interview
Evah McEwen speaks to Mille Boyle after the Knights' win.

Probe after 'hundreds' sneak into Oasis concert
Wembley Stadium officials say they are investigating allegations that fans got in without proper tickets.

Encryption made for police and military radios may be easily cracked
An encryption algorithm can have weaknesses that could allow an attacker to listen in.

Debutant makes history as Black Caps complete test series win over Zimbabwe
Zak Foulkes finished with the best match haul by a New Zealand test debutant, bettering Will O’Rourke’s effort from 18 months ago.

'World-class potential' - Sesko joins Man Utd for Ł74m
Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko becomes Manchester United's third major signing in attack this summer transfer window.

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya
Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family.

Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters
The shooting took place near the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Watch: Royal Albert Hall hosts first overnight Prom in decades
"The energy in the room has just been so incredible" organist and curator Anna Lapwood told the BBC.

Turf war: Rabbitohs want Roosters thrown off training ground
The bickering between the Sydney clubs, which has been going since 1908, has taken a fresh turn.

Cavanough takes a trio of leading chances to Dubbo
Scone trainer Brett Cavanough is hoping to strike early at Dubbo on Sunday when he sends three good chances to the track.

Not even a contentious penalty try could stop Dragons from sinking Sharks
Fans were confused by what Tyrell Sloan was meant to do when contesting a kick with Cronulla’s Teig Wilton. However, it did not cost the Dragons the win.