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Scotland given same credit rating as UK ahead of first bonds issue
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects. Source link
Shevchenko v Weili – how to make a UFC super-fight
With Valentina Shevchenko’s flyweight title defence against Zhang Weili at UFC 322 on Saturday being described as a “super-fight”, BBC Sport look at how the pair compare statistically. Source link
Wood injury concern for England in tour match
England fast bowler Mark Wood will have a hamstring scan after leaving the field on the first day of the Ashes warm-up match against England Lions in Perth. Source link
South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor. Source link
Curry outshines Wembanyama as Warriors edge Spurs
Steph Curry scores 46 points as the Golden State Warriors inflict a first home NBA defeat of the season on the San Antonio Spurs. Source link
Weekly sports quiz: How many World Cups has Ronaldo played in?
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days? Source link
UK growth slower than expected in third quarter
The 0.1% growth was pulled down by issues in the manufacturing industry, official figures show. Source link
Hutchinson ready to step from Scotland shadows
Despite shining for Northampton Saints, Rory Hutchinson has found opportunities with Scotland limited, but the centre says he is now ready to take his chance with his national side. Source link
Parents' 'laughter and tears' at adopting siblings
Emma and Mike, from North Yorkshire, urge others to consider adoption as the number doing so falls. Source link
NI the 'strongest we've been' – Peacock-Farrell
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell feels Michael O’Neill’s squad is “the strongest we’ve been” as they prepare for Friday’s crunch World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia. Source link