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• Three New Zealand cricket stars officially retired from international cricket on the same day following their team's exit from the World Cup. • The farewell was marked by emotional scenes, though the players' departures were overshadowed by the team's disappointing tournament performance. • This transition marks a significant shift for the New Zealand national team as they lose three experienced key players simultaneously.

• Taylor Swift has made history as the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. • During her acceptance speech, the singer tearfully thanked her family for their support throughout her career. • This achievement follows her record-breaking success as the first performer to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year four times.

• Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne appeared on Good Morning Britain to provide a tearful update regarding his ongoing struggles with alcoholism and mental health. • Gascoigne detailed the long-term challenges he has faced for decades, highlighting the emotional toll of his addiction and the difficulty of maintaining stability. • The appearance underscores the severe impact of mental health issues and substance abuse on high-profile athletes after their professional careers end.

People gathered at dusk under the fig tree canopy of Sydney’s Hyde Park to pay tribute to 32-year-old, who laid undiscovered for up to a weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNo one should be left to die in the middle of Sydney, alone and unseen.That was the powerful message delivered by homelessness support worker Erin Longbottom to a crowd gathered in Hyde Park to honour Bikram Lama. Continue reading...