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Man arrested after window smashed at Winston Peters' home
"Our poor dog's bed was under the window and the glass was all over him," the Foreign Minister says.

New Caledonia thrown into fresh uncertainty after French PM resigns
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tendered his resignation on Monday, only hours after the announcement of a new government.

Delays, distrust, dynamic prices - how 'welcoming' will World Cup be?
BBC Sport explores the issues which could make fans feel less than welcome when the World Cup takes place in the United States next year.

England squad strength 'ridiculous' - Wales boss Bellamy
Craig Bellamy says England's squad depth is so impressive that a boxing promoter would not pair them against his Wales side.

Vape caused fire that killed girl, 6, court told
Chamiah Brindley died when a charger caught fire in her attic room which had its windows nailed shut.

Masterpiece murals by Hogarth open to public after £9.5m hospital restoration
The restoration of the north wing has "recaptured its beauty and dignity", the project teams says.

What makes this US shutdown different (and more difficult)
Shutdowns fights have become increasingly common but in a polarised Washington, both sides see merit in digging in.

Woman stalked Madeleine McCann's family, jury told
A stalking trial has begun for Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg at Leicester Crown Court.

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal in Epstein case
The British socialite is serving a 20-year prison sentence on sex-trafficking charges related to former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein.

Chris Mason: Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives
The Conservative Party, so often and for so long the dominating force in British politics, is a shrivelled version of its usual self.

The big nothing-burger of a power plan
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.

'England Golf needs government backing for 2030 Solheim Cup bid'
Following Europe's recent Ryder Cup success, England Golf is urging the government to underwrite its bid to stage the Solheim Cup in the country for the first time, writes Iain Carter.

Brits century helps SA respond to England crushing
Tazmin Brits' sublime century helps South Africa bounce back from their heavy defeat by England with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the Women's World Cup.

Rich Kids of Instagram star jailed for handbag scam
Jack Watkin funded his fantasy lifestyle by conning businesses and people out of more than £200,000.

Man held over suspected arson at Peacehaven mosque
The front entrance of the building and a car parked outside were damaged, Sussex Police say.

What are the key sticking points in Trump's Gaza peace plan?
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are heading to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to start indirect talks about ending the Israel-Gaza war.

Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO
More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, say experts.

No 10 denies government involved in collapse of China spying case
Downing Street says the CPS decision to drop charges was made "entirely independently of government".

First-year resident doctors back strike action over jobs shortage
British Medical Association say 30,000 medics were chasing 10,000 jobs this year.