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UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership woes.

Rival's threat to Starmer overshadows King's Speech

Rival's threat to Starmer overshadows King's Speech

Rival's threat to Starmer overshadows King's Speech

Rival's threat to Starmer overshadows King's Speech

Any hopes Prime Minister Keir Starmer had that the King's Speech would help him move on from his leadership woes, they were dashed by a colleague's shock move.

Premier League heartbreak for Boro's Socceroos duo

Premier League heartbreak for Boro's Socceroos duo

Premier League heartbreak for Boro's Socceroos duo

Premier League heartbreak for Boro's Socceroos duo

Middlesbrough have been beaten 2-1 by Southampton, meaning Socceroos Riley McGree and Sam Silvera's club won't be playing next season in the Premier League.

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UK PM Keir Starmer to stare down leadership rival

UK PM Keir Starmer to stare down leadership rival

Keir Starmer is digging in and refusing to quit as his colleagues descend into open division over the British prime minister's future.

UK's Starmer defies 'destabilising' calls to quit

UK's Starmer defies 'destabilising' calls to quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told ministers he has no intention to resign and is getting on with governing amid calls in his party for him to go.

UK govt aides quit as 60 Labour MPs urge Starmer to go

UK govt aides quit as 60 Labour MPs urge Starmer to go

Four government aides have resigned as they joined scores of Labour MPs calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down after local election results.

Aussie bowler's 'miracle' innings secures unlikely win

Aussie bowler's 'miracle' innings secures unlikely win

NSW bowler Ryan Hadley has played the innings of his life to steer Glamorgan to an unlikely win in the British domestic red-ball championship.

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PNG-bound coach closes in on more glory for Hull KR

PNG-bound coach closes in on more glory for Hull KR

PNG-bound coach closes in on more glory for Hull KR

PNG-bound coach closes in on more glory for Hull KR

Australian coach Willie Peters has reached another Wembley final with his world champions Hull KR, before he sets off on his ground-breaking NRL adventure.

Adolescence scoops four top prizes at BAFTAS

Adolescence scoops four top prizes at BAFTAS

Adolescence scoops four top prizes at BAFTAS

Adolescence scoops four top prizes at BAFTAS

Britain's critically acclaimed trailblazing series Adolescence about a horrific crime committed by a young teenage boy, has won four prizes at the BAFTA awards.

UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback

UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback

UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback

UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pinning his hopes on a rallying speech to revive his government's fortunes as some of his own Labour MPs urge him to resign.

Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Ex-Socceroo Dario Vidosic has guided Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final where they'll face Mary Fowler-inspired Manchester City.

High hopes for para swimmers at Commonwealth Games

High hopes for para swimmers at Commonwealth Games

High hopes for para swimmers at Commonwealth Games

High hopes for para swimmers at Commonwealth Games

Australia's para swimming team has been named for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with "a full medal sweep in some events" expected.

Dan's the man: Hughes is Sussex toast after century

Dan's the man: Hughes is Sussex toast after century

Dan's the man: Hughes is Sussex toast after century

Dan's the man: Hughes is Sussex toast after century

Australian batter Dan Hughes has scored a century in the county championship for Sussex but Caleb Jewell just missed out on three figures.

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

A former UK minister says she will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job if none of the members of cabinet step forward.

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McGree goes close but it's advantage Saints in playoff

Riley McGree's Middlesbrough have dominated their Championship playoff semi-final first leg against Southampton but failed to break through in a goalless draw.

Jewell of a knock powers Derbyshire in county fare

Derbyshire's Caleb Jewell has benefited from a move down the order as he homed in on his first county championship ton of the season.

Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings

Naturalist David Attenborough has thanked his legion of fans for their messages as the world’s most famous wildlife presenter celebrates his 100th birthday.

The Aussie who's set to select England's cricket team

Former Australia Test batter Marcus North is set to make history as the first foreigner to be national selector for England's national men's cricket teams.

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UK man arrested after former prince Andrew threatened

A man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly approaching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor while wearing a balaclava and shouting at the former royal.

Aussie star celebrates first Women's Super League title

Australian star Mary Fowler has become an English soccer champion with Manchester City after Arsenal blew their WSL title hopes with a draw at Brighton.

Groves hopes to sit pretty in pink at Giro d'Italia

Kaden Groves is back in business after a knee injury and has a shot at winning the race leader's pink jersey on the opening day of the Giro d'Italia.

Aussie bowler's rare 50 proves crucial for white rose

The fifth half-century of Australian Test bowler Jhye Richardson's career has helped his English club Yorkshire beat Somerset in the County Championship.

'Most special': Sam Kerr savours historic Chelsea goal

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has become Chelsea's all-time league top scorer on a day when Mary Fowler moved to the verge of winning the WSL title with Man City.

Toure nets on final day as fellow Socceroo scents EPL

Mohamed Toure's debut English season has ended with yet another goal, but another Aussie international still has unfinished business in the Championship.

European reign for Arsenal's Matildas ends in Lyon

Arsenal's three Matildas, who enjoyed their finest club moment with a Champions League triumph last season, have been dethroned as queens of European soccer.

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