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2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.

Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.

Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport
Some trains in and out of London are delayed or cancelled.

Emma Finucane wins four gold medals in Commonwealth Games first
Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.

At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says
NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.

'She should still be alive' - Caitlin McDonald's final weeks
Caitlin McDonald's sudden death on Tony Kett's couch has left him trying to come to terms with such a tragic end to a troubled life.

Helen Clark: NZ can't afford another three years of short-term policies
Former PM Helen Clark says New Zealand is drifting and only long-term thinking can change course.

The one destination this hotel manager will never forget
This week we talk to Reinout Engel, general manager of Auckland’s Radisson RED hotel with its 322 rooms and rooftop bar Aka.

Johnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event
Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.

Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew
Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.

Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London
Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".

Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says it is "surprised and disappointed" by its treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say
The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.

Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

Jump in KiwiSaver switches: Should you move to a new provider?
The amount of fees and the investment style are two of the factors that should be considered by any Kiwisaver looking to move to a new provider.

NZ wheelchair designs go around the world
A Christchurch firm's custom-made wheelchairs have been used by Commonwealth Games lawn bowling and basketball players.

AI vs Open Source
Black hat and white hat hackers are working overtime to perform AI-based code audits after one (now) poor Canadian lost $1.6m from his crypto wallet due to a crazy oversight by an open source programmer.