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Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick
Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces.

Nancy takes Celtic job and vows 'exciting football'
Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.

Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger
It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public.

Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who was taken to hospital with a "nasty cut to the head".

Baby milk can be bought with supermarket loyalty points
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says
Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.

Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha? spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.

Brits Critics' Choice nominees revealed
The award showcases up-and-coming talent selected by a panel of industry experts.

A fix looking for a problem: Why the Ashes doesn’t need a pink-ball Test
Just because we can stage day-night Tests doesn’t mean we always must. And for all the fun-of-the-fair spectacle it creates, it still pales beside the majesty of Test cricket in daylight glory.

Lack of human rights institutions in some Pacific Islands a concern, global watchdog warns
CIVICUS is calling on these countries "to establish national human rights institutions as soon as possible".

A draw with a winner? The routes to northern glory at 2027 World Cup
Has the 2027 World Cup draw handed an advantage to northern hemisphere sides chasing glory?

Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?
And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?

Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt
Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

'Our only son' - Matthew Perry's parents want lengthy sentence for doctor who supplied ketamine
Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.

Are you guilty of 'secret spending'? British adults admit hiding purchases from partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

What we know about controversial Venezuela boat strike
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.

Steve Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

Holiday home booking site Bachcare had unfair contract terms, court rules
The High Court has declared some contract terms by holiday home rental website Bachcare were unfair.

Watch: Seagull slams into Maori TV journalist, leaves her bleeding
Jessica Tyson was reporting from windy Auckland when the seagull struck.

Major Lower Hutt road closed for hours as fuel truck hits building
One person has serious injuries following the crash on Rutherford Street.

'A gift for the people': Switch flicked for Franklin Road Christmas lights
Despite rumours it's funded by electricity companies or organised by Auckland's council, organisers say the lights are a "gift for the people, from Franklin Road".