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A year on from Wairoa floods, residents still struggling to rebuild their lives
This time last year, hundreds of Wairoa residents were fleeing after the river burst its banks and engulfed the southern part of the town, causing $40 million of damage.

A speedbump, not a roadblock for Iran's nuclear programme
Information about Iran's nuclear programme is highly secretive, but experts say the bombings may not have been a huge setback

The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England
BBC Sport looks at how Ben Stokes has struck fear into the opposition with his side's ability to seemingly chase any target in English conditions.

Sir Gareth joins the greats as football's seventh knighted manager
As Gareth Southgate becomes Sir Gareth, BBC Sport looks at the short list of managerial greats he joins in receiving the honour.

Former Spanish football chief loses World Cup kiss appeal
A Spanish court dismisses various appeals from Rubiales and prosecutors over his February sexual assault conviction.

Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France
It follows the death of a woman in a minor crash who was driving a Citroen C3 in France earlier this month.

Satellite images reveal new signs of damage at Iranian nuclear sites
The latest imagery shows further damage following Israel's follow-up strikes on key facilities.

Damaged or destroyed - how much does leaked US report on Iran's nuclear sites tell us?
Fordo is probably the most spied-on place on the planet - and work to understand what is happening there is set to intensify further.

Gareth Southgate 'not missing' being England manager as he gets knighthood
Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss managing England after being knighted for his services to football.

What are the government's planned welfare cuts and how much will they save?
Labour MPs have threatened to vote against the government's welfare reform proposals.

Luxon departs NATO summit after meeting with Ukraine's Zelensky
Ukraine's leader is feeling "incredibly supported", the prime minister says, as Donald Trump thaws on NATO partners.

Confusion as Krejcikova hits ball through hole in net against Burrage
Barbora Krejcikova hits the ball through a hole in a broken net at Eastbourne, confusing GB's Jodie Burrage and umpire Marija Cicak.

Raducanu misses out on Eastbourne quarter-final
British number one Emma Raducanu succumbs to defeat by teenager Maya Joint in an edgy second-round match at Eastbourne.

Has a Pentagon leak shattered Trump�s claims on Iran?
The US president doubles down on the �fake news� media

Truth about UK nuclear veterans 'covered up', says Andy Burnham
The mayor of Greater Manchester calls on the government to act while the remaining survivors of the UK's 1950s nuclear tests are still alive.

Keir Starmer defends leadership amid growing welfare rebellion
More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill.

Make Iran Great Again? 'Tehrangeles' community in LA reflects on US strikes
The US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites has stirred strong feelings in the Iranian community of Los Angeles.

Watch: Nato boss calls Trump 'daddy' in handling of Israel-Iran conflict
Mark Rutte appears to approve of the US president's strong language when Trump spoke about the warring nations on Tuesday.

Fraudster jailed for selling fake 'Scottish-grown tea'
Thomas Robinson tricked luxury stores into buying "Scottish-grown tea" that was actually grown abroad.

Temperatures above 30C expected as a second June heatwave looms
Another heatwave could be on the way this week as temperatures are set to soar.

Man arrested over 1980s sex attacks days after BBC questions police
Days before the BBC was due to broadcast its documentary police arrested a man over claims by two of the women.