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Helen Clark hits out at 'more politicisation' on part of SIS
The former prime minister made the comments as she was questioned about her decision to attend a massive military parade in Beijing.

All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson reveals side to face South Africa at Eden Park
New Zealand's unbeaten run at Eden Park is on the line.

FA will not appeal against Paqueta spot-fixing decision
The Football Association will not appeal against the decision to clear West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges.

'It wasn't pretty' - Auger-Aliassime digs deep to reach US Open semis
Felix Auger-Aliassime deals further Grand Slam quarter-final heartbreak to Alex de Minaur with a battling victory to reach the US Open last four.

Is Ł3bn Premier League spending cause for concern?
Sports editor Dan Roan assesses whether the Premier League's unprecedented Ł3bn outlay during the summer transfer window, and the drama of a frenetic deadline day, raises concerns.

Reeves rejects claims of Ł50bn 'black hole' in finances
The chancellor hit back at the idea that the government faces so large a gap between spending and tax income.

Farage to speak to council leader over press ban
Nigel Farage says he will look to be a peacemaker between Mick Barton and Nottinghamshire Live.

Was US strike on 'Venezuela drug boat' legal and what do we know?
Experts suggest the strike - which killed 11 alleged cartel members - may be illegal under international law.

Epstein accusers say they are compiling list of his associates
Victims of the disgraced financier give emotional accounts of abuse in a news conference on the steps of the US Capitol.

Search for painting looted by Nazis may have found more stolen art
The search of property in Argentina linked to the daughters of a fugitive Nazi may have unearthed more stolen artworks, say investigators.

What we know about Rayner's tax admission - and the unanswered questions
The deputy PM has admitted underpaying stamp duty on her Ł800,000 flat in Hove, East Sussex.

Swedish furniture giant Ikea is about to announce its New Zealand opening day
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be at Sylvia Park for the announcement, and will take a guided tour of the 34,000m˛ IKEA store afterwards.

England midfielders Clinton and Park set for Man Utd-Man City swap
Manchester United and England midfielder Grace Clinton is closing in on a move to Manchester City before Thursday's transfer deadline.

Pro-Palestinian protests prompt early end to Vuelta stage
There is no winner on stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana as race organisers ended Thursday's racing three kilometres before the finish line because of pro-Palestinian protesters.

Angela Rayner Admits Underpaying Tax
How did the housing secretary pay the wrong amount of stamp duty?

King jokes about getting older on hospital visit
King Charles talks to hospital patients in Birmingham on his first visit of the autumn.

Migrant crisis: How Europe went from Merkel's 'We can do it' ten years ago to pulling up the drawbridge
A number of European governments are proposing restrictive measures on migrants in response to public concern

Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns of 'horrific' consequences for displaced families
Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month.

Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal
The Russian leader has rejected calls for a ceasefire as his troops advance.

Faisal Islam: Reeves has a bumpy road up to the Budget
The chancellor hits back at speculation over tax rises, but will need to find the money from somewhere.

Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality
The Chinese and Russian leaders have been in power for 13 and 25 years respectively, with neither expressing any intention of stepping down.