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Rescuers race to help 40 whales stranded at Northland beach
About 200 people are on the beach helping to keep the pod cool and calm, Project Jonah says.

Watch: Indian youngster brings up century with an audacious six
Yashasvi Jaiswal announces himself as the future of Indian cricket with a memorable knock as Australia’s misery continued in Perth.

'Time for Scotland to deliver result, not moments'
Scotland have long been capable of flashes of brilliance, but now they need a winning performance when Australia visit, writes Tom English.

'I don't like crisps, but I collect the packets'
Frank Munford's collection ranges from 1970s packets of Tudor Crisps to a Walkers tracksuit top.

Russia ready to wage cyber war on UK, minister to say
Pat McFadden will tell a Nato conference that Russia could try to attack British businesses and power grids.

Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?
Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.

Perfume boss captured on video admitting he ignored Russia sanctions
David Crisp told undercover agent he had ignored "government edicts" to sell Ł1.7m of his luxury product.

In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial
Gisčle Pelicot, 71, is the woman at the centre of this trial, but no-one has emerged unscathed in her family.

'I was scammed out of Ł75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'
Des Healey lost Ł76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.

Landmark $300bn for poorer nations in COP29 climate deal
A deal is salvaged at the UN summit as poorer nations are promised record funding for climate action.

Novak has signed one of his fiercest rivals as his coach for the Australian Open. Will it work?
Tennis great Novak Djokovic has signed former foe Andy Murray as his coach. It’s an unlikely pairing; the ultimate late-career Hail Mary for the Djoker in his quest for an epic 25th grand slam title.

Vet gets $35,000 payout for being unjustifiably dismissed from job
Three separate incidents that lead to his dismissal, including two euthanasia situations, were found not to show a continuing pattern of gross negligence.

Up to 40 pilot whales stranded in Northland
The Department of Conservation is travelling to Ruakaka Beach to assess the situation.

Wales coach Gatland to learn fate in coming days
Warren Gatland's future as Wales head coach will be part of a review into the Autumn Nations Series by the Welsh Rugby Union.

'In eight years we never lived like this' - what is wrong at Man City?
After Man City's 4-0 humbling to Tottenham made it five defeats in a row, BBC Sport looks at what is going wrong for the Premier League champions.

Israel investigating disappearance of rabbi in UAE
Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said.

India's 'rebel' Muslim princess who shot tigers and drove a Rolls-Royce
Abida Sultaan defied stereotypes around women in general and Muslim women in particular.

'Don't forget us': Teenage refugee reminds Gen Z of silenced Afghan girls
Nila Ibrahimi won the International Children's Peace Prize for her work giving Afghan girls a voice.

Nominee for agriculture secretary completes Trump cabinet
Brooke Rollins - head of a pro-Trump right-wing think tank - is his pick for agriculture secretary.

'We knew Christmas before you' - the Band Aid fallout
Forty years on, the Band Aid song continues to generate debate about the way it presents Africa.

'Refused service yet again with my guide dog - I'm done speaking out'
Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues.

Cockatoo returns home after being stolen from wildlife reserve
A beloved cockatoo known for her "hello darling" catchphrase is home.