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Mbeki in Harare for crisis talks South Africa's Thabo Mbeki is in Zimbabwe to meet President Robert Mugabe and dissident opposition members. Iran nuclear position 'unchanged' Iran says its stance on its nuclear programme is "not changed", hinting it is not ready to compromise over an EU offer. Waxwork Hitler beheaded in Berlin A man is arrested after tearing the head off an Adolf Hitler figure, as a new Madame Tussauds branch opens in Berlin. 'Many killed' in Syrian jail riot Violent clashes between guards and inmates at a Syrian jail have resulted in many deaths, a human rights group says. Thousands in S Korea beef protest At least 35,000 people take part in the latest mass protest in South Korea against the resumption of US beef imports. Betancourt undergoes health tests Ingrid Betancourt, the former hostage freed in Colombia this week, checks into a French hospital for medical checks. Man arrested over London murders A man is arrested in connection with the murder of two French students who were stabbed and burned in a flat in London. Lebanon 'set to announce cabinet' Lebanon is reported to be on the verge of announcing a new government, following months of political deadlock. Yemen blast 'kills five people' At least five people have been killed in a still-unexplained explosion in northern Yemen, news reports say. Queen Mother's note: 'pack the gin' is sold for record price A unique collection of royal letters, photographs and artefacts is sold for record prices.

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New Zealand outgun South Africa Jerome Kaino's second-half try sees New Zealand beat world champions South Africa 19-8 in the opening Tri-Nations match. Smit critical of Boks performance South Africa captain John Smit admits his side were outplayed by New Zealand in their opening Tri-Nations match. Australia 40-10 France A Matt Giteau-inspired Australia produce a devastating performance to crush an impotent France in Brisbane. No action over NZ rugby sex claim A woman involved in an alleged sexual assault by four England rugby players in New Zealand will not be making a formal complaint to police. New Premiership fixtures unveiled Gloucester face Leicester in the opening round of next season's Guinness Premiership. Pumas hold talks with Tri-Nations Argentina hold talks with the leading southern hemisphere nations to discuss the possibility of creating an expanded competition. Gloucester lose Qera to injury Gloucester's Fijian flanker Akapusi Qera has surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament. Robinson targets return for Wales Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Robinson is determined to win back his place in the Wales squad. Rugby union on the BBC When you can watch and listen to rugby on the BBC. Club rugby on your mobile You can now set up your mobile to read BBC Sport headlines and stories on your favourite rugby club anywhere in the UK.