A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
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Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain ease past Austria
Mikel Oyarzabal scores in each half to help Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their World Cup round of 32 match in Los Angeles.
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Everything we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations
The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.
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'Premier League goalkeepers will be throwing food at the TV' - Hart
Joe Hart analyses the decision to rule out Marc Cucurella's goal against Austria for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 game in Los Angeles, with Hart believing the decision was soft.
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At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.
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'That is brilliant!' - Wyatt-Hodge's stunning run out removes Jafta
South Africa's Sinalo Jafta is run out by a "brilliant" bit of fielding by England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge, to help England all but secure victory and book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.
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Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final
England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.
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Rybakina produces dominant display to progress to third round
Watch highlights as Elena Rybakina comfortably beats Caty McNally 6-1 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon 2026.
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'He ended up in Preston!' - Murphy gives update on Bob the cat
BBC commentator Danny Murphy provides an update on the fate of his cat Bob.
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Boycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI
The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in the autumn would have potentially extensive repercussions.
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