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Luxon backs Hikpins in McSkimming saga, NZ First casts doubt
Both the Labour leader and Mark Mitchell have strongly denied claims they were briefed earlier than revealed.

'Disgraceful' Salah comments have caused 'carnage'
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is called a "disgrace" who has caused "carnage" at the club by pundits as the fallout continues from his explosive interview.

Trump v Europe?
Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'.

New mpox strain identified in England
It's a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.

Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

Israel to review reports that troops killed three-year-old in Gaza
Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza.

European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.

Why Sandie Peggie ruling could lead to big changes for employers
A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case.

The passive-aggressive tactics that helped Australia smoke England out of the Ashes
Bazball is built on constant, frenetic, stampeding action, but sometimes the best thing to do in a cricket match is nothing.

United punish hapless Wolves
Manchester United punish hapless Wolves as Bruno Fernandes scores.

Did we just prove panspermia?
Did life on earth simply fall from the sky?

Non-league Macclesfield to host holders Palace in FA Cup third round
Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.

Has Trump just made the US/Europe breakup official?
The Trump administration warns European is facing “civilisational erasure”

Asylum seekers, 17, sentenced for girl's rape
A judge has lifted reporting restrictions on naming the attackers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niaza.

Lando Norris on family sacrifices and proving himself wrong after winning F1 world title
Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Two more arrested after suspected Heathrow pepper spray attack
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured during the incident at the west London airport.

Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast
The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents.

'I am not weak' says Liverpool manager Arne Slot as he responds to Salah outburst
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "not weak" and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.

Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.

Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.

State of 'calm' before throwing down
Sara Collins explains she enters a state of "calm" before throwing down in the PFL cage.