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Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi: Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on political career
Samoa's longest-serving leader says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics.

Why the government's power plan is likely to result in dirtier, more expensive power
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.

Bougainville president sworn in after landslide re-election, announces caretaker government
President Ishmael Toroama has announced a caretaker government following a formal swearing-in ceremony on Monday in the capital Buka.

‘It’s not easy’: Silver Ferns coach’s second SOS call as leadership saga rolls on
For the second time in less than a month Yvette McCausland-Durie responded to an SOS from Netball New Zealand.

Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem for enhanced security
Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem to boost security with integrated AI-driven endpoint management and real-time threat response across 35 million endpoints globally.

Adrian Orr's $410,000 payout was in his contract, Nicola Willis says
The former Reserve Bank governor was given a restraint of trade payment.

Scrutiny on us can only be good - England's Dean
Spinner Charlie Dean reflects on the increased scrutiny England faced after a difficult winter and looks ahead to their second World Cup game against Bangladesh.

Will Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Work?
Trump urges mediators to “move fast” as key Gaza talks begin.

'Fatberg' weighing 100 tonnes removed from sewer
The removal of the "fatberg" from a sewer in Feltham was "hugely complex", Thames Water says.

Yet another French PM resigns, spelling yet more trouble for Macron
The president's unpopularity means those who associate themselves with him risk a beating at France's 2027 election, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

British parts found in Russian drones, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian leader says British-made microcomputers were used in weapons launched at Ukraine this weekend.

Body found in Whanganui River identified as missing Taumarunui woman
Tina Gray went missing in late September.

How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension
RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.

Guy Williams reckons this is his worst comedy pitch ever
Despite that, the comedian has managed to ink two international deals and his unique brand of satire is set to go global.

One job at Tank juice bar, 218 applications: Will PM’s welfare crackdown on teens work?
More than 4000 young people will no longer be eligible for the Jobseeker benefit from next November, but will there be jobs for them to go to?

Minister rejects Jobseeker eligibility changes is about meeting government targets
Young people wanting to get Jobseeker Support will now have to take a parental income test from November nex year.

Earick rules out Spurs takeover bid after approach
American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick announces he will not make a formal takeover bid for Tottenham.

'With power comes responsibility' - the footballer who cycles to work
Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.

'I'm fully all in with Bayern' - Kane cools on Premier League return
Harry Kane says his interest in returning to the Premier League has cooled and he is willing to open talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract.

New Supreme Court term will reshape Trump's powers
Legal challenges have slowed Trump's attempts to expand presidential power. Now the highest US court is going to weigh in.