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Murdered ex-MP hit with hammer 21 times, UK court told

Murdered ex-MP hit with hammer 21 times, UK court told

A UK prosecutor has told a court a camera inside Ann Widdecombe's home captured video of the former MP being repeatedly hit with a hammer.

UK's Burnham targets power bills in first move as PM

UK's Burnham targets power bills in first move as PM

UK's Burnham targets power bills in first move as PM

UK's Burnham targets power bills in first move as PM

New Prime Minister Andy ‌Burnham will cut taxes on Britons' electricity bills as he attempts to deliver ‌on his promise to ease the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

In-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow

In-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow

In-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow

In-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow

Women's high jump world champion Nicola Olyslagers is well placed to challenge for another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Investigation launched into Married At First Sight UK

Investigation launched into Married At First Sight UK

Britain's media regulator is investigating an unspecified complaint against the reality TV show Married at First Sight UK.

Australians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games

Australians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games

Athletes from Australia have been given some prescient advice about packing to help manage one of the unintended effects of this scaled-down Commonwealth Games.

'We need to be better': Burnham lays out plan as UK PM

'We need to be better': Burnham lays out plan as UK PM

Andy Burnham has admitted politicians "need to be better" in his first speech as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Aussies arrive as 'fortuitous' forces fuel bid for gold

Aussies arrive as 'fortuitous' forces fuel bid for gold

The support of a local school is one of many aces up the sleeve of Australia's Commonwealth Games team as they descend on Glasgow for the scaled-down event.

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Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

New Zealander Ryan Fox has become British Open champion in brilliant style as Australian Lucas Herbert missed out after a battle for the Claret Jug.

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Lucas Herbert has been left frustrated at missing out on the top-five position at the British Open that would have booked his place at all next year's majors.

Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

The bowls program will be held indoors for the first time at a Commonwealth Games and that could put Australia at a disadvantage.

'Pinch me': Aussie can't believe he's in Open shake-up

'Pinch me': Aussie can't believe he's in Open shake-up

'Pinch me': Aussie can't believe he's in Open shake-up

'Pinch me': Aussie can't believe he's in Open shake-up

Australian Cameron John can hardly believe he's set to feature in the shake-up to a major championship for the first time after another fine round at Birkdale.

Aussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command

Aussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command

Aussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command

Aussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command

Australian Lucas Herbert has hung in bravely despite a poor finish to 'moving day' but Sam Burns has taken the reins going into the British Open last round.

'I'm not fond of him': Rory slams 'performative' Bryson

'I'm not fond of him': Rory slams 'performative' Bryson

'I'm not fond of him': Rory slams 'performative' Bryson

'I'm not fond of him': Rory slams 'performative' Bryson

Bryson DeChambeau has been on the end of a stinging attack from old rival Rory McIlroy, critical of his behaviour over the British Open rules controversy.

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Josh Kerr made it a landmark day in London with a world mile record while Australia's women shone too at the pre-Commonwealth Games Diamond League meet.

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'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

Bendigo golfer Lucas Herbert leads the British Open after a second-round 62 at Royal Birkdale that equalled the lowest round in major championship annals.

DeChambeau 'fired up' for weekend after Open penalty

Bryson DeChambeau is fuming at a ruling that's cost him two shots in his British Open quest, and now says he's 'fired up' for the weekend.

Aussies hail leader Herbie as Open hopes soar

Lucas Herbert has been cheered by his fellow Aussie players to the top of the leaderboard -- but a few of them still have big hopes of their own.

Burnham named UK Labour leader on way to becoming PM

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister.

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Aussies out for revenge after Comm Games heartbreak

After finishing runners-up in the 3x3 World Cup, the Gangurrus are looking to capitalise on their title favourites status at the Commonwealth Games.

Perspiration but little Aussie inspiration at the Open

The seven-strong Aussie contingent at the British Open have failed to really hit top stride, none managing to break par at Birkdale as 38 other players did.

Suber-sonic! Shock British Open leader at Birkdale

The 154th British Open at Royal Birkdale has a surprise first-round leader in Florida's Jackson Suber, a player on his first ever trip to Europe.

Burnham, set for UK's top job, hopes to revive Labour

After months of political turmoil under Sir Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's next prime minister Andy Burnham hopes to turn Labour's fortunes around.

Open season: IBF presses flesh with Aussie golf on menu

Ian Baker-Finch, a British Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia.

UK's Starmer faces his last questions in parliament

Outgoing leader Keir Starmer has used his final question time to defend his record and call for a stronger defence of democracy after the killing of an ex-MP.

On merit: Open visions at happy Aussie hunting ground

Min Woo Lee has arrived at the British Open in hot form while Travis Smyth earned his place as one of seven Australians in the field at Royal Birkdale.

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