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What goes on in a data centre, and why are they suddenly on everyone’s radar?
Data centres are a hot-button issue, but what do they actually do, and why are people worried? Felicity Lewis, Explainer editor, answers all your questions.

SPCA raises alarm over 'constantly pregnant' breeding dogs
The animal welfare organisation wants dog breeders licensed, clear regulations and an updated code of welfare.

Two ‘suspicious’ fires at gardening guru's former 'Quarter Acre Paradise'
Police are investigating two suspicious morning fires that broke out just hours apart at the same Auckland property.

Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England - Bellingham
England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.

Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

Rubrik expands Annapurna for AI-ready unstructured data
The platform could cut the time and cost of preparing siloed files for AI, with queries fed from metadata rather than full data copies.

Two Mt Eden-sized prisons needed as law-and-order policies swell prison population
With a 3700 person increase to the Corrections’ muster, taxpayers could be billed an extra $745 million per year.

Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit
Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.

Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North
Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law.

My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

The Papers: 'Healey torpedoes Starmer' and 'Game on!'
Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation and the start of the World Cup dominate Friday's papers.

Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

From near death to tournament hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.

'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about tournament?
With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?

Grooming survivors prosecuted as children still being failed, Baroness Casey tells BBC
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.