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Indonesian off spinner claims best T20 international figures
Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia has taken 7-0 to claim the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket.

Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.

Bears make Williams first pick in NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft as a record six quarterbacks go in the first 12 selections.

Where are the Gaza protests at US universities?
Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.

The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.

Yousaf 'in peril' and 'customised' skin cancer jab
A tough spot for Scotland's first minister and trials of a cancer vaccine are among the lead stories.

'The boss' featured at Trump hush-money trial
Former magazine publisher David Pecker detailed how he helped bury stories for Trump, who he called “the boss”.

Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns
Senior figures from leading institutions are warned of risks to some of their cutting-edge research.

Conservation is saving species, global study says
A first-of-its-kind study shows conservation is worth investing in, researchers say.

First personalised skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.

Turning the tide – what it takes to take out rats in Tonga
A rat eradication project on a remote volcanic island in Tonga involved people

Thunderstorms bring heavy rain and hail to parts of Canterbury
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Selwyn, Ashburton, Hurunui, Waimakariri and Christchurch City.

How the oldest telescope in New Zealand was discovered
One of Aotearoa's oldest scientific instruments languished for years in a cardboard box until it was discovered to date back to the days of Captain Cook.

UK backpacker 'unaware' of Anzac Day dawn service before her car was lifted and moved
A car lifted and moved by people attending the New Plymouth service was driven away later on Thursday morning by a British backpacker, an organiser of ceremony says.

Wada launches review into Chinese failed doping tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.

Why green steam is a hot issue for business
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.

Weekly quiz: What did the Spice Girls sing at Posh's party?
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

TikTok's Chinese parent firm says no plans to sell
The US passed a law this week to force the sale of the popular video app or be banned in America.

LA college cancels graduation ceremony amid Gaza protests
Protests against the Gaza war grip dozens of campuses across America, with hundreds of arrests.

Judge accused of bullying and misogyny
Five women have told the BBC about Judge Philip Lancaster's behaviour at employment tribunal hearings.

Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say
The findings offer a "ray of light" for those working to protect threatened animals and plants.

TikTok China parent firm says no plans to sell app
If TikTok isn't sold, it will be banned in America - but its parent company says it won't be budging.