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So bad they're good - why do we love terrible films?
The new version of War of the Worlds has received a 0% critic score on review site Rotten Tomatoes.

What it means to be 'culturally' Irish in 2025 is complicated - as Ed Sheeran has shown
Ed Sheeran grew up in England but described himself as 'culturally Irish,' prompting debate about what that really means

Strong winds force Cook Strait ferry cancellations
Some of Sunday’s crossings have been canned or delayed.

Should I limit how much fruit my child eats because it contains sugar?
Parents are often told fruit is 'bad', because it contains sugar, prompting concerns about how much they should allow their child to eat.

Did the jury in Erin Patterson’s mushroom murders trial really hear the whole truth?
Partially silenced by judge’s orders, the suspicions of the convicted triple-murderer’s guilt were diluted for many following the jury trial. Why? The rule of law.

England dominate France in final World Cup warm-up match
Watch highlights as England thrash France 40-6 in their final warm-up game before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Bairstow's blitz in vain as Spirit edge past Fire
Jonny Bairstow's brilliant unbeaten 86 is in vain as London Spirit beat Welsh Fire, while Oval Invincibles crush Manchester Originals by nine wickets in The Hundred.

England thrash France in final World Cup warm-up
England's forward supremacy tells as they power to victory away to France in their final warm-up match before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Horse rider, 37, dies following fall during event
Sarah Yorke died on Friday while competing in Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials, British Eventing says.

Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans
Under the proposals, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK.

Jerusalem protesters converge on PM Netanyahu's residence
BBC correspondent Emir Nader speaks to demonstrators against the Israeli prime minister's plans for Gaza, including a former soldier who says he no longer supports the government.

Stranger Things star's 'incredibly life-changing' film experience in NZ
Australian actor Dacre Montgomery returns to the screen with gothic horror Went Up the Hill and finds himself healing while filming in Canterbury during lockdown.

English club target Crusaders’ grand final winner ahead of Red Bull takeover
The Super Rugby winner has emerged as a target for Newcastle in what would be their biggest statement since Red Bull’s takeover was mooted.

Who is Peeni Henare? Labour MP says byelection is his ‘redemption’ journey
'I feel even better equipped to be able to represent Tamaki Makaurau.'

Strong winds force Cook Strait ferry cancellations
Strong wings and large swells have forced a number of Cook Strait ferry cancellations.

Peter Lester, decorated former sailor and broadcaster, dies aged 70
The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of the decorated former sailor and broadcaster.

Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute
Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

'No quick fix' as Martin faces familiar Rangers problems
What are the problems facing head coach Russell Martin as Rangers fail to win their first two league games of a season for the first time since 1989?

Nunez leaves Liverpool - was he a fan favourite, flop, or both?
Al-Hilal sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Premier League champions Liverpool in a deal worth £46.3m.

Sturgeon denies 'conspiracy to destroy' mentor Salmond
In a fresh extract from her memoir Sturgeon describes the breakdown of her relationship with her late mentor.