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From 421st to top 10 – Bencic eyes Melbourne glory

Belinda Bencic returns to the top 10 for the first time since giving birth to her daughter Bella.

Referee and student among those killed in Iran

More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.

Hopkins among 11 uncapped players in Red Roses squad

England Under-20s wing Sophie Hopkins is among 11 uncapped players named in a 47-strong training Red Roses training squad.

Cascarino earring a ‘schoolgirl error’ – Williams

Fara Williams says West Ham's Estelle Cascarino made a "schoolgirl error" by being denied a debut because she could not remove an earring.

Ofcom investigating X after reports AI chatbot Grok used to create sexualised images of children

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X's AI tool, Grok, over it being used to create sexualised imagery...

Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

High screen time limits vocabulary in toddlers, research finds

Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

High screen time limits vocabulary in toddlers, research finds

Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

Trump shouldn’t be fooled by Venezuela prisoner release pledge, says jailed politician’s son

Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of terrorism and treason for challenging the 2024 presidential election result.

‘Did that really happen?’ – Macclesfield fancy another Premier League test

Two days on from Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup third-round win over Crystal Palace, the heroics are still sinking in for manager John Rooney.

Inquest opens into Withernsea sea deaths

Mark Ratcliffe entered the water in an attempt to try to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace.