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Swiatek cruises to first Wimbledon title against Anisimova - highlights
Watch highlights as Iga Swiatek becomes the 2025 Wimbledon champion, beating Amanda Anisimova in under an hour, 6-0 6-0, to secure her first Championship win at the All England Club.

McIlroy 'close to Masters level' in taking Scottish Open lead
Rory McIlroy is in prime position for another Scottish Open title after surging to a share of the lead with an imposing third-round 66.

England score last-gasp try to beat Argentina
Jack van Poortvliet scores a last-gasp try in San Juan to hand England a dramatic victory and an impressive 2-0 series win over Argentina.

Rapidly growing fire near Grand Canyon prompts evacuations
A mix of high temperatures, gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation has fuelled the fire's swift advance in Arizona, officials say.

Dads call for ban on smartphones in schools
The two fathers say the current guidance on smartphones in schools is unsafe for children.

Brilliant England try snatches late win to spoil Argentina legend’s party
England scored in the final seconds to secure the series and wrecked the celebration of Pabla Matera breaking the Pumas’ cap record.

Something out of a sci-fi novel, this overlooked NZ region rocks
It’s got cheese, wine, geological sites, a zany festival and great food worth your time.

Is this 12-year-old South Auckland schoolboy New Zealand’s next chess Grandmaster?
Sai started playing at six. Now he’s ranked among the best in the world - and he’s not stopping.

Driver speeds into ocean on Coromandel Peninsula, faces charges
The 47-year-old man, who was arrested on an assault charge, reportedly drove his into the water at Matarangi Beach.

Final Highlights | Amanda Anisimova v Iga Swiatek
Catch all of the best moments from the Final match between Amanda Anisimova & Iga Swiatek, at Wimbledon 2025.

West Indies vs Australia LIVE: West Indies break Green-Smith stand
The Australians are chasing a clean sweep of the West Indies in the Frank Worrell Trophy, but their task won’t be easy as they face the swinging pink ball in a day-night Test.

Anisimova 'frozen with nerves' in heavy Wimbledon loss
Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova says "froze" in a heavy defeat by Iga Swiatek in her first Grand Slam final.

India 'had no right to complain about time-wasting'
India, who were riled by England's tactics at the end of play, wasted time themselves earlier in the match, bowling coach Tim Southee says.

'Who would have expected that?' - Swiatek triumphs on grass
Few would have predicted Iga Swiatek's best Grand Slam result so far this season would come at Wimbledon - including herself.

Arizona resident dies from plague, health officials say
This was the first recorded death from the disease in Coconino County since 2007.

Lancaster sends emergency alert after engine issue
Black smoke was seen coming from one of the engines of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight plane.

Gaza hospital says 24 people killed near aid site as witnesses blame IDF
Witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as people were trying to get food. The IDF says there were no known injuries.

Wegovy drug not miracle obesity cure, warns weight-loss doctor
Dr Rowan French insists lasting weight loss can only be achieved through a balanced approach to psychology, exercise and nutrition.

More heavy rain and thunderstorms for South Island
Unsettled conditions continue to affect parts of the country, with periods of heavy rain for the west of the South Island.

Iga’s Bakery: Swiatek delivers historic double-bagel thrashing in Wimbledon final
The 24-year-old eighth seed was merciless as she took brutal advantage of grand slam final debutant Anisimova’s leg-sapping nerves in front of a stunned centre court.