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Israel boosts security at embassies worldwide amid concrete threats

UK PM speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, leaders of France, Germany, Italy about Middle East

IDF issues shorter warning times for recent Iranian missile attacks

Applause at Auckland Airport as flight arrives from Dubai
The Emirates flight EK448 from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates arrived at 11.30am on Saturday.

Highlanders face off against Force as Joseph refocuses after All Blacks snub
The Highlanders welcome the Western Force to Dunedin on Saturday.

Rider dead following motorcycle crash near Foxton
The road has since reopened.

Driver killed in single-vehicle Dome Valley crash
Police confirmed the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene near L Phillips Rd on Friday.

Impressive Raducanu into Indian Wells third round
Emma Raducanu makes an impressive start at Indian Wells as the British number one records a straight-set victory over Russian Anastasia Zakharova.

Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.

Inside the 'chaotic' world of wife carrying
The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part.

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling
Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

‘The risk to human life is too high’: Iran withdraws from Paralympics as Russia bears flag
Iran’s only athlete at the Winter Paralympic Games was forced to withdraw, while Russia returned to the world stage.

The next Wallabies coach versus the great who might never get the chance
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has done it all in Australian rugby - except for coaching the national team.

UN says 3 peacekeepers injured amidst heavy fire in southern Lebanon

Live: Highlanders v Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Highlanders v Force live updates: Super Rugby Pacific round four clash
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Force.

Iranian diaspora form human chain on Wellington waterfront
Protesters say they want to call attention to the situation in Iran and express solidarity with people they say are living under repression.

Liverpool cruise past Wolves to seal quarter-final spot
Liverpool secure a 3–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

'Slot needs something to keep him in a job' - could the FA Cup be it?
Despite a torrid Premier League campaign, could winning the FA Cup keep Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a job?

Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup
World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Tory peer quits after Lords investigation into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.

Huge US bomber lands at UK air base
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.

Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

‘I was misunderstood’: How Bulldog Rory Lobb harnessed social media to change perceptions
Lobb has been at three clubs and had many more hairdos. On Saturday night the resilient Bulldog plays his 200th game.