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EastEnders star suspended over 'unacceptable' language
The BBC said his language was “entirely unacceptable and in no way reflects the values or standards we hold”.

Coco Gauff wins French Open
Coco Gauff won her first French Open title, climbing back from a set down to triumph over world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

‘There will be tears’: What it’s like to visit a silent retreat in Bali
Zoë George steps out of her comfort zone inside Bali’s most soulful silent retreat.

Firefighters contain blaze at Penrose car sales yard
Two firetrucks and a fire investigator remain at the scene.

Fire crews battle large Auckland car yard blaze
50 personnel were at one stage fighting the fire on Maurice Rd in Penrose.

UFC flyweight Kai Kara-France 'starving' for championship ahead of Pantoja fight
Kiwi Kai Kara-France will fight for the UFC flyweight title on June 29 in Las Vegas.

Sonia Gray opens up on being in psychedelic drug trials
The broadcaster never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.

Lambourn storms to Derby win at Epsom for O'Brien
Lambourn storms away from his rivals to win the Derby at Epsom and give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 11th win in the Classic.

Ruthless England seal series clean sweep v Windies
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finishes unbeaten on 57 as England thrash West Indies by nine wickets at Taunton to secure a series clean sweep.

Second boy dies after M4 slip road minibus crash
Othniel Adoma, 11, has died more than three weeks after a minibus overturned on the M4 near Reading.

Restaurant asked Tommy Robinson to leave after staff 'felt uncomfortable'
A London steakhouse says staff and guests felt uncomfortable and complained about the far-right anti-Islam activist.

SailGP: Black Foils in fourth place in New York
The Black Foils were sitting in fourth place after the opening day of the SailGP regatta in New York on Sunday morning (NZT).

Police investigating unexplained death in Wellington
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a person at an address in the Wellington suburb of Newtown.

Kai Kara-France hopes to make history as the first Maori UFC flyweight champion
The Kiwi mixed martial artist will step into the octagon this month with the chance to become the first ever Maori UFC flyweight champion.

The House: A sentencing hearing in Parliament
Parliament and the courts are different branches of our democracy. On Thursday, during the debate on MP punishments, it felt like they overlapped.

What 'running out' supply means for households still using gas
Gas reserve projections for 2029 may be reached much sooner.

Christchurch Hospital clinical director John O'Donnell retires after 42 years
John O'Donnell said the health system was going through its third major shake-up.

Leicester hold off Sale to reach Premiership final
Leicester Tigers reach the Premiership final for the second time in four seasons as they edge Sale Sharks 21-16 in a pulsating play-off semi-final.

Auctioneer's wonder as tiara smashes expectations
The diamond-encrusted tiara - expected to fetch about £400,000 - reaches nearly £890,000.

As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away
The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says
Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says.