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Highlights from the third ODI between England and South Africa.
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Plans to move migrants from to former military barracks and warnings from Labour figures feature in Monday's papers.
'Real sense of disappointment' - O'Neill on Germany loss
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says that there is a "real sense of disappointment" in the dressing room after his side's 3-1 defeat against Germany.
Alcaraz edges Sinner trilogy to win US Open
Carlos Alcaraz triumphs in the latest chapter of his compelling rivalry with Jannik Sinner, earning a four-set victory to regain the US Open title.
Alcaraz edges Sinner trilogy to win US Open
Carlos Alcaraz triumphs in the latest chapter of his compelling rivalry with Jannik Sinner, earning a four-set victory to regain the US Open title.
UK launches £250m defence strategy to boost jobs
The government anticipates that up to 50,000 new defence jobs could be created by 2035.
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During a total lunar eclipse the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, taking on a deep red hue.
Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla arrives in Tunisia
The boats, carrying 350 pro-Palestinian activists and stocked with medical and food supplies, are en route to Gaza.
Watch: The Women's Football Show
Highlights and analysis from the opening weekend of the Women's Super League season.
Could brilliant Bethell give England Ashes conundrum?
Jacob Bethell's first professional hundred was a coming-of-age knock that could leave England with tricky questions to answer.
Tuchel wants England to consider long throws
England boss Thomas Tuchel wants his team to use long throw-ins and play long balls at next summer's World Cup.
'Title fight refuses to get nasty, even when McLaren create own controversy'
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Zelensky condemns 'ruthless attack' after Russia hits main government building in Kyiv
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Unions warn government not to water down workers' rights bill
The TUC has urged the government to "stay on course" in delivering its employment rights bill - a major shake-up of workers' rights.
Bethell's first ton sets up record England win over SA
Jacob Bethell scores his first professional century before Jofra Archer runs through South Africa as England earn a thumping consolation victory in Southampton.
Bethell and Archer star as England beat South Africa by record margin
Jacob Bethell's maiden century and Jofra Archer's 4-18 with the ball help England to a men's One Day International record win of 342 runs in the third match of the series against South Africa in...
Bethell's first ton sets up record England win over SA
Jacob Bethell scores his first professional century before Jofra Archer runs through South Africa as England earn a thumping consolation victory in Southampton.
Thousands throng Jerusalem to press Netanyahu to make hostage release deal
Saturday's protests in Israel were some of the largest so far, but PM Netanyahu says defeating Hamas is the way to secure the hostages' release.
Thousands throng Jerusalem to press Netanyahu to make hostage release deal
Saturday's protests in Israel were some of the largest so far, but PM Netanyahu says defeating Hamas is the way to secure the hostages' release.