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Formula 1 bows to driver pressure with raft of changes
It remains to be seen whether the changes go any way to appeasing fans unhappy with the sport’s direction.

Eight flights cancelled as fog restrictions hit Auckland Airport
Heavy fog at Auckland Airport has grounded eight regional flights and caused delays for travellers heading to Wellington and Christchurch.

Solomon Islands Court of Appeal stalls move to oust PM Manele over constitutional concerns
The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal has issued a judgement revealing it stalled moves to oust Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele due to "serious questions of constitutional significance".

How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume
With reports that the LIV money taps may soon be turned off and Matt Fitzpatrick silencing the locals on the PGA Tour, Iain Carter analyses another tumultuous week in golf.

'Worst I've seen' - Leicester face relegation again
BBC Sport takes a look at what Leicester City need in their seemingly doomed fight for Championship survival.

F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns
Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season.

Cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund trips to Paris, Tuscany and Dubai
Facebook posts showed Kelly Kershaw skiing and sailing, as well as taking numerous trips abroad.

Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.

Regional households face power price increases double the rate of major cities
While the national average power price is rising by up to 10%, some regions are being hit much harder. In the Far North, households are facing increases of more than $400 a year, worsening energy hardship in lower-income areas.

This prompt trick forces AI to stop flattering you and think harder
I wish I had nickel for every time ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini told me I’d hit the nail on the head, stumbled onto a genius idea, or otherwise patted me on the back for a half-formed idea or ill-conceived plan. Flattery and premature congratulations are common foibles of generative AI chatbots,...

An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
New Zealand's Inland Revenue is urged to clarify crypto tax rules without treating staking, liquidity provision and bridging as automatic disposals.

What to do about Rew? England's dilemma
James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?

Rose agrees to succeed Iraola at Bournemouth
Marco Rose agrees to take over at Bournemouth when manager Andoni Iraola leaves at the end of the season.

MPs Grill Starmer Over Mandelson (Again)
PM defends his actions over the appointment of Mandelson.

Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop
The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer from entering UK
Valentina Gomez, a US-based influencer, said she intended to travel to the UK to attend a rally next month.

Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.