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French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

How the Hurricanes pulled off the 'biggest' signing of the Super Rugby season
The Hurricanes were able to offer something no other team could when negotiating with giant Japan test captain Warner Dearns.

‘A city suburb that still feels like a village’: Why this South Island community is one of NZ’s hottest property performers
Somerfield is tucked beneath the Port Hills, with leafy streets, bike lanes and the Heathcote River winding nearby.

A house sale, a few accounts - and a $65,000 bill. One family’s search for answers
Public Trust was established 152 years ago to help vulnerable people with their estates. Today, it’s a multi-million-dollar business with a commercial imperative that some claim is taking advantage of those same people.

Israel Police 'not responsible' for border security, illegal infiltration, Ben-Gvir says

A building collapse in South Africa kills three people, including a 1-year-old

German housing prices set to rise as market remains under pressure

Russia's New Soyuz 5 Rocket Grounded Over Last-Minute Checks

How releasing Reijnders gave Man City win at Forest
Match of the Day's Alan Shearer analyses the half-time tactical tweak from Manchester City which released Tijani Reijnders into attacking areas and gave City a vital 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.

Head reached out to Duckett after video criticism
Australia opener Travis Head says he reached out to England counterpart Ben Duckett after a video emerged on social media prior to the Melbourne Test.

'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died
Maddie Biggs opens up about her experience of losing her newborn son and navigating grief.

Diogo Jota's widow thanks Liverpool fans for their 'love'
Rute Cardoso says it has been an "incredibly difficult time" after Jota's death in a car crash.

Can Sabalenka beat Kyrgios and what if she loses? The key questions in 'Battle of the Sexes'
BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.

3193 days without a win: Phoenix determined to end Melbourne ‘hoodoo’
All you need to know as the Phoenix take on the Melbourne Victory in their final game of 2025 on Monday night.

Kiwi Kai Stops: Giant eclairs, cream horns and meatballs worth making a pitstop for
This week we are in the lower North Island with the best places to stop on your road trip.

This CEO masked her disability because she was afraid of judgement. Now she’s speaking up
Michelle Sharp was 4 when she was diagnosed with dyslexia, but it would be another three decades before she would tell her work colleagues.

Cool customers: The beachside community thriving on the summer ice cream rush
The ice cream scoop works hard at Matapouri Bay Store over summer.

‘Extremely disheartening’: The surprise reason this Southern Cross member was declined surgery
An Auckland father thought Southern Cross Health Insurance would cover his surgery - but hit a surprising obstacle.

Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.

Executions in Iran more than double in 2025, report says

Texans clinch play-off spot and Ravens beat Packers
CJ Stroud throws two long touchdown passes as the Houston Texans reach the NFL play-offs.

Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest
Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.

Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.