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Are websites like Fishpond the answer for cheaper groceries?
Consumer NZ warns many still prefer a one-stop shop for all their shopping needs, rather than shop around.

Transfer tension as Nuno faces uncertain Forest future
Nuno Espirito Santo's future as Nottingham Forest manager is uncertain after a breakdown in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis.

'The biggest event in sport' - Trump announces 2026 World Cup draw
The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced.

Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm
Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?

Prison conduct and contraband: Four things we learned from Erik Menendez's parole hearing
A phone, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmate factored into the refusal of his release.

Country Life: I just really wanted to reflect on our farming life
Emma Nowell transforms life on the land into art, children's stories and games, while keeping the farm and family at the heart of it all.

Lawyer up and fight them on the benches: The inside story of the Izak Rankine case
The AFL offered a five-match ban, which, to Adelaide’s chagrin, soon became public knowledge. The club’s submission to have Rankine’s ban reduced included two key arguments.

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Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive is an uncomplicated and practical solution for those things. And right now, the best-selling external DVD drive on Amazon is currently on sale. The Amicool USB CD/DVD drive is now just $20, down from its original $29 with this sizable 31% discount. (You’ll need Prime to score this special price, but if you don’t have Prime, you can get it at this price anyway just by signing up for a free 30-day Prime trial.) Why the Amicool drive is so great The Amicool drive comes with a USB 3.0 interface that transfers data at up to 5Gbps. That’s fast enough for smooth working with large files, and it’s also compatible with older USB standards, which is handy if you plan to use it with older laptops or PCs. Thanks to plug-and-play, all you need to do is connect the drive via USB— no driver installations or power supply required. Almost all common formats are supported, from CD-R to DVD-RW, both for reading and burning. This makes it versatile for everything from making backups to digitizing old discs to installing older software. Both USB-A and USB-C connectors are included here, so it’s flexibly compatible with Windows PCs, MacBooks, and more. Mobile devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets) are not supported. At 310 grams, this external USB CD/DVD drive is light and robust enough for traveling. It fits easily into most laptop or office bags, and it’s especially nice that the connection cable can be stowed directly in the housing so nothing is left poking out. Get it while it’s cheap! With almost 19,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, the Amicool external USB CD/DVD drive is one of the best-selling and best-rated devices in its category. Users praise its ease of use, solid performance, and compact design. It’s been purchased over 10,000 times in the last month. If your laptop doesn’t have a CD/DVD drive—and I’m willing to bet that it doesn’t—then you should have at least one of these. Get the Amicool external USB CD/DVD drive for $20 before this deal expires! And remember, you can snag a free 30-day Prime trial to score this price. Save 31% on this top-rated external USB CD/DVD driveBuy now at Amazon

Water bill blunder fix could save residents over a thousand dollars
The original figure of $7000 has been scaled back to about $5800.

Is Donald Trump losing his Latino base?
And can the Democrats win them back?

Six more people in court over alleged Palestine Action break-in at Israeli defence firm
The group appear at the Old Bailey following a break-in at the defence firm.

'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like': Gaza residents on famine
A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".

UK agrees to pay Kenyans affected by military fire
Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.

Royal Mail and DHL halt some deliveries to US over tariffs
Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they have proper systems in place.

Russia trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, says Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.

Famine confirmed in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says
A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza Strip and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.

‘We’ve got a pulse now. We’re alive’: Pies climb off the canvas to all but clinch top-four berth
The masters of the nail-biting win are celebrating again, but could face a September campaign without one of their most important players.

Why Ellis Park marks the start of Wallabies’ next golden era
I say the epic win over South Africa last week was the Wallabies’ most significant since the 1984 grand slam – which launched a 20-year period of unprecedented success.