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NZ Centre for Brain Research testing Alzheimer's treatments on sheep
A University of Auckland geneticist says sheep are ideal for testing drugs, due to their longer life span, complex brain structure and genetic similarity to humans.

Free speech vs hate speech: Victoria University postpones debate after student backlash
Victoria University postponed the event, fearing it could become a platform for hate speech.

EU Commission to provide another €68m in aid for Palestinians in Gaza

Israel's National Security Minister Ben-Gvir injured in car accident

Antony Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
The US Secretary of State says he had made clear to his counterparts they were "helping fuel the biggest threat" to European security since the Cold War.

Mea Motu dominates Thai opponent
Mea Motu has made light work of her Thai opponent in her latest bout.

Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital ED
Facing an all-night wait, Binn Wharton went home. By the time he was seen the next day, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics.

Darktrace Agrees Sale to Thoma Bravo for $5.32 Billion

Chipmaker Intel falls as AI competition hurts forecast

Piper Sandler Hires Jefferies Fintech Bankers Freiman, Greene

Tesla Autopilot Probed After 20 Crashes in Months Since Recall

Snap’s Stock Surge Is Latest Example of Earnings Volatility

Earnings for Big Oil backpedal as natgas prices tumble

Intel CEO confident in its AI future after posting soft guidance

'Questions for PSNI' over Simpson investigation
Katie Simpson, 21, died in Altnagelvin Hospital following an incident in Lettershandoney in August 2020.

Chelsea have to be 'perfect' against Barca - Hayes
Emma Hayes says Chelsea have to be “perfect” to be able to progress from their Women’s Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

Crucible 'will be retired' before me, says Higgins
Four-time world champion John Higgins says he will not be retiring and expects to outlast the Crucible in snooker by playing into his 50s.

Yoghurt pouches recalled over fears of plastic contamination
The issue came to light after consumers complained pouch nozzles had broken and pieces of plastic were in the yoghurt.

Barking mad? Milei's attachment to 'dead' dog raises sanity worries

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

Burkina Faso suspends BBC over HRW report on alleged mass killings

Ritual Offerings, Hallucinogenic Plant Found Under Ancient Maya Ball Court

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs
Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment
The King will begin next Tuesday with a symbolic trip to a cancer treatment centre.

Lending changes, investors still locked out: What is happening with the NZ housing market this week?
Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers.

Surprise second chance for disgraced Fiji MP
Fiji has been thrown yet another curve ball in the world of politics.

Good news for Rubrik, bad news for TikTok and medium news for early-stage startups

Amazon’s Bezos, Jassy Deleted Chats Amid FTC Antitrust Probe

Sam Altman and Satya Nadella Tapped for US Government AI Security Board

'End of oil not in sight', OPEC Secretary General says in MEES article

Taylor Swift hits number one and breaks records
The star's latest album tops the UK charts after a week in which she clocked up a number of firsts.

Son's death in terror attack 'still feels so raw'
Jan and Gary Furlong want action from authorities after their son and two other men were murdered.

'Disgusted' Milkins throws cue after missed red
Robert Milkins throws his cue to the ground in disgust after missing a red during his World Snooker Championship second-round match against David Gilbert.

Sutton's Premier League predictions v Ride
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Ride's Andy Bell & Steve Queralt to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.