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Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian march in London

‘It gives you chills’: Why Bathurst means so much to Kiwi drivers
Catch up on all you need to know about Sunday’s Bathurst 1000 from Mount Panorama.

Roblox looks like harmless fun - parents say it’s not that simple
Parents raise concerns about predators and addiction, but Roblox says platform has rigorous safety features.

‘Feel the energy’: Move over Auckland and Wellington, this city is the place to be
Christchurch CBD is thriving with people, events, and busy eateries while North Island cities struggle.

Twenty surgeries, a life-threatening infection and a scar she calls a ‘shark bite’
Over two weeks, surgeons at Auckland City Hospital chased an infection through Jasmin Huirama’s body, and she called her family to “say goodbye”.

Chlöe Swarbrick, how should we define her contribution to politics?
Opinion: Her efforts will achieve nothing for those in the Middle East, but will instead give license for others to embrace their darker prejudices.

Plaid to promise new teachers up to £30,000 to stay in Wales
Incentives will be aimed at new teachers in priority subjects if Plaid wins next election, party says.

Djokovic suffers shock semi-final defeat to player ranked 204th in the world
Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat by Monegasque qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

Hamas presses Israel to free prominent prisoners as part of Gaza deal
It is unclear if disagreement over the list of Palestinian prisoners will affect the release of hostages within the agreed 72 hours.

Queen recalls Jilly Cooper's wish to 'get plastered'
Literary icons paid tribute to the author and longstanding friend of the Queen at Cliveden Literary Festival.

Star pushes Pies to launch trade bid
Nick Daicos is urging the Pies to get moving in the trade period and make a proper play for Jy Simpkin.

France's re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos

Estonian foreign minister expects further Russian provocations

Two decades on, Greg Murphy and Marcos Ambrose finally find peace
They don’t make them like this anymore: The Greg Murphy vs Marcos Ambrose rivalry captivated Supercars fans for almost two years.

‘It’s a survivor town’: How community keeps bouncing back from job cuts
Forestry town has felt the full force of job losses - but locals say cheap homes and community spirit are powerful attractions.

A rest home, a cluster of illness, and questions about a mother’s death
Five years into the pandemic, Covid-19 remains a threat in aged care facilities. A family says not enough was done to prevent the death of their mother during an outbreak.

Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills at least 60 people
El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.

Four killed in mass shooting after Mississippi football game
Twelve others were injured in the incident, which happened at around midnight.

Is it acceptable to scatter a loved one's ashes in the countryside?
Some hillwalkers are concerned they are coming across piles of ashes during treks in wild areas of Scotland.

Watch: North Korea shows off huge missile at military parade
Named the Hwasong-20, its size suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads.

Biden receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer
The 82-year-old former US president - who was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer in May - is also getting hormone treatment.

Why Labour's deputy leadership race could be a verdict on Starmer
The pair are going head-to-head to be Angela Rayner's replacement, but what are they battling for?

Global Sumud Flotilla activist sentenced to 10 days in prison after assaulting guard

France's Lecornu explains surprise reappointment as prime minister