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Co-op Live delay problems 'expected' - arena boss
The firm behind the UK's largest arena, in Manchester, says a delayed opening is to be expected.

Police clear out a migrant camp in central Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep

German EU lawmaker: 'No further information' about arrest of employee

China describes espionage allegations in Germany as 'slander'

What is the U.K. plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?

Rivian offers (up to) $5,000 discount if you trademin your gas-powered truck

Calls for action to curb fast fashion waste
Local campaigners point to Australia and Europe saying they want more done to tackle fast fashion.

'We can't forget those people': Public sector job cuts not just impacting Wellington
At least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington, according to the Public Service Association.

Harewood says actors should be allowed to use blackface
The Homeland star says any actor should be able to play any character, in an interview with the Guardian.

RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson
Martyn Dunne says many RSAs are "highly successful" but have not been looking after the veterans.

Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm in Canterbury
Construction has begun on a $104 million solar farm on the Canterbury Plains, with power set to start flowing by the end of this year.

He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she

Employee of German EU lawmaker detained as suspected China spy

'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.

Victims bill sets out major changes to justice system
Abolition of the not proven verdict and smaller juries are among the proposed reforms.

The government�s Rwanda policy takes off
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical advice

'I'm proud I came last at the London Marathon'
Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.

Xiaomi's SU7 orders reach 70,000, EV business to stay focused on China

Opposition politician falsely claims Nigeria has shut down five state-run agencies

South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats

Israel military strikes northern Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks

Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians

EU lawmakers greenlight new rules to rein in national spending

A well-known figure in a German far-right party tells his trial he is completely innocent

ASML Eyes Dutch Expansion After Government Commits �2.5 Billion

Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year

Morning Bid: Tanking Tesla reports, Europe business beats

GE Aerospace lifts 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of engine parts, services

Game Boy at 35: 'I never put it down'
The iconic Game Boy console is turning 35 this week and brought gaming to the masses, helping to launch the modern video game industry with a mix of accessibility and strong titles.

Iraqi father in legal first against BP over son's death
A father has started legal action against UK oil giant BP over the death of his 21-year-old son.

Richard Gadd asks viewers to stop Baby Reindeer speculation
The Netflix series depicts the true story of a stalker who harassed Gadd over a number of years.

Uncovering the history of the Sikhs who fought with the Anzacs in WWI
Sikhs believe in equality and fighting for what is right, according to community members and historians.

A German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China

At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

Nightmares of mum glassed in face by stranger
Natalie's life changed in an instant when she was attacked in a bar by a woman she had never met.

Some 20m tonnes of sewage spills into water annually
NI Water says the spills will continue unless it gets more funding to improve the sewerage network.

'Korda producing excellence that should prompt wider acclaim'
Nelly Korda's run of five consecutive wins should mark her out as one of the sporting greats of our time, writes Iain Carter.