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Companies grow quieter as polarisation reshapes PR
USC Annenberg survey finds companies are becoming more selective in public debate as polarisation boosts the clout of communication teams.

Netflix is making us pay more, again
Ever feel like you’re not paying enough for Netflix? No? Well, Netflix thinks you’re not paying enough for Netflix, and it’s raising prices accordingly. Starting now, new subscribers will pay a whopping $26.99 for Netflix’s premium 4K plan, a $2-a-month price hike compared to the previous rate. Meanwhile, the Standard ad-free plan...

A birdie bonanza: Lydia Ko wows with career-low round
The Hall of Famer continues to set new marks in her storied career.

Have your say on what students should be learning in today’s world
The Government has begun outlining its plan to replace the NCEA qualification, but will the changes make a difference to our education system?

Police force reopens investigation into Andrew Tate abuse claims
It comes a day after the police watchdog said it would look into the force's handling of reports against the influencer.

Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses
The original report claimed a rise in young people attending church in England and Wales.

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show
The level rose slightly on the previous year while the number of children living in poverty has remained steady.

Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title
The former duchess was given the honour in 1987 following her marriage to the then-Prince Andrew.

Google adds neutral atom push to quantum computing
Google Quantum AI expands into neutral atom systems, placing Dr Adam Kaufman in Boulder as it seeks a second route to fault-tolerant machines.

Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme considered for fast-track by government
A prominent backer of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme says he's already fielding interest from international investors.

Crypto platform Anchorage brings Sun's Tron to US investors

Meta, social media stocks sink on fallout from lawsuit losses

This Robotics Stock Could Be the Next 10-Bagger on Wall Street

Warehouse Group half-year net profit up a third to $15.7 million
Retailer The Warehouse has reported an improved first half net profit despite tough trading conditions.

‘I’m in shock’: Pop star furious that overstayers used her name to enter NZ, as number grows
A Bollywood singer has denied any involvement with a group of ‘performers’ who came here, citing her name.

Footballer told to 'grow up' over driving ban
Clinton Mola is scolded by a magistrate after claiming he did not know he needed car insurance.

Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.

Man who confronted Al Jazeera journalists was Met Police special constable
The crew were reporting on an arson attack which targeted Jewish-owned charity ambulances on Monday.

Nottingham victims' families 'tortured' by authorities, inquiry told
The partner of one survivor told a public inquiry that authorities have "prolonged their suffering".

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade
Israel's defence minister said a number of other "senior Navy command officials" have also been killed. Iran has not yet commented.

US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay their lawyers.