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ACT asked for advice on range of punishments for Te Pati Maori MPs - including imprisonment
A spokesperson said while the party did not argue for imprisonment, it liked to keep its options open.

Sciver-Brunt's eclectic journey from Tokyo to England captain
All-rounder, leader and mother, Stephan Shemilt talks to those who best know new England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Bowler Cook to make England debut against Zimbabwe
Essex bowler Sam Cook will make his England debut in this week's Test against Zimbabwe, coach Brendon McCullum confirms.

Seven Mexican youths shot dead at church festivity
The young men were shot dead as they lingered in a village square after a church festivity.

Seven-metre tall dinosaur sculpture dividing locals in New Zealand
The seven-metre tall sauropod sculpture - named Boom Boom - has divided local opinion.

British teen Bella Culley is behind bars in Georgia. What is life like inside her prison?
Bella Culley, 18, is being held in a Georgian prison after being charged with drug offences.

At least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics say
Fighter jets hit sites including a school in Gaza City, the Hamas-run civil defence agency says.

Wife of Tory councillor jailed for racist Southport post loses appeal
Lucy Connolly called for migrant hotels to be "set on fire" on the day of the Southport attacks.

Coastlines in danger even if climate target met, scientists warn
The goal of limiting warming to 1.5C is too high to avoid continued sea-level rise, scientists warn.

Man who helped smuggle more than 3,000 people into Europe jailed for 25 years
Ahmed Ebid is believed to be the first person from the UK convicted of organising boat crossings across the Mediterranean.

Second man charged over fires at homes linked to PM
Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, police say.

Embrace the hairdryer: Can harsh truths from the coach help fix the Tahs?
Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed said players need to hear the strong criticisms of coach Dan McKellar.

Try of the Year?
Was this Highlanders try the Champagne Rugby moment of the weekend?

Ex-England full-back Brown to retire at end of season
Former England international Mike Brown announces his retirement from rugby at the end of the season with a message for the sport's rulers.

Leicester referred over alleged EFL financial breach
Leicester City are referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for an alleged breach of EFL financial rules during the 2023-24 Championship season.

Residents plagued by 'a million bees' in their road
People, pets and tradespeople are stung as the problem is traced back to beehives at one property.

Tommy Robinson to be released from prison early
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, has his sentence reduced by four months.

Gazan babies will die without aid, UN humanitarian chief warns
About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks
It follows Donald Trump saying Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating, after a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin.

Supplier to major supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Logistics firm Peter Green Chilled supplies major supermarkets, but it is relatively small compared to its rivals.

Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts
Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.

Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as allies demand that Israel end Gaza offensive
France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.