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I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Grand National confirmations
The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the five-day confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.

Parrot at Dublin Airport sparks search for its owner
The bird was found by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish bin.

Hundreds take part in Easter coal-carrying race
The annual sack-carrying challenge in Gawthorpe began more than 60 years ago.

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Warmest weather of the year expected with 24C this week
The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains

Madge explains how he deals with criticism
Michael Maguire speaks to the 100% Footy panel on how he deals with criticism around his intensity.

Gould lifts lid on Crichton injury drama
Phil Gould reveals all on Stephen Crichton's injury and why Bronson Xerri didn't come on to the field.

Gould amazed by Manly turnaround
Phil Gould believes it was a surprise to see Manly's players play so differently under a new coach.

Two separate Israeli espionage cases uncover Iran-linked activities in Jerusalem, Ashkelon

Toyota Just Electrified a Pickup Legend, but It Won’t Be Cheap

Qatar LNG Ships U-Turn After Attempt to Pass Through Hormuz

Ubuntu’s latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11
If you want a modern operating system on an older computer, the general recommendation has long been to replace Windows with some version of Linux. And with Ubuntu being one of the most popular distros, many have turned that way over the years. But that may not be the top recommendation...

A teen died on his way to work. Now his family is working to make sure others come home
A Cromwell family's "courageous" response to their son's death has helped secure $750k for a young driver safety programme.

'Lazy' dog owners hide poo bags in Hadrian's Wall
Northumberland park rangers are asking people to treat the wall with respect and take poo bags home.

Couple in court after boy, 13, dies in crash
A man and a woman are remanded custody in connection with a crash involving a car, a bike and a scooter.

Could saunas become the 'new pub' when it comes to socialising?
Wales' picturesque landscape lends itself to sauna use, in a similar way to Finland, a business owner said.

Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night
Natasha Blackmore, 36, met students outside of school and told them of relationships and drunken nights.

Walker's kind words for 'Redfern boy' Merritt
Cody Walker sends his best wishes to Nathan Merritt amid his cancer battle.

Bartel backs Scott's criticism of AFL 'cash grab'
Jimmy Bartel weighs in on Chris Scott's criticism of wildcard round.

Gus puts heat on senior Dragons players
Phil Gould warns against a "harrowing experience" for young Dragons players.

Churches and politicians in South Sudan call for 'lasting peace' in Easter messages

Mark Reason: Augusta abets car crash Tiger to flee the scene
OPINION: The stuffed jackets at the Masters are very good at throwing people off their hallowed turf.

Chiefs hitman brings the heat in All Blacks’ No 6 debate
The Chiefs No 6 Samipeni Finau reminded All Blacks coach Dave Rennie of his potential when he folded Waratahs’ Siosifa Amone with a brutal tackle in Hamilton.

‘It's absolutely unbelievable’: The man taking on the Wellington City Council over a contentious bus lane
Graeme Farr has complained to the Ombudsman about the Cambridge Terrace bus lane.