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Labour sums up its foreign policy approach as 'independent, principled and unafraid'
Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson says there is a time for quiet diplomacy "and there is a time when quiet diplomacy must bend to moral clarity," responding to comments by Winston Peters.

Papua New Guinea Police rescue 39 Indonesians in human trafficking operation
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary says four Chinese nationals have been detained as police prepare a range of serious charges.

One dead after two-vehicle crash shuts key highway for hours
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash that closed a key Northland highway, with motorists warned to expect delays.

Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions
As England prepare to face world champions Spain on Saturday, BBC Sport's experts predict who will be starting for the Three Lions at Euro 2028.

I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 - Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe says his mum was a "big fan" of Jurgen Klopp and wanted her son to move to Merseyside.

Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games, having fled oppression in her home country to pursue a sporting dream.

Juvenile murder sentence rule doesn't breach human rights, says Supreme Court
The top court rejects an appeal for a minimum term review from a man who was sentenced after turning 18.

The 'selfless decision' that saved our boy's life
Ollie is still thriving and happy 10 years after receiving a liver transplant from 17-year-old Miriam.

Student who accidentally overdosed on paracetamol learns to walk and talk again
Riley Lubas took two over-the counter medicines without realising they both contained paracetamol.

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.

Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message
Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.

Watch: Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time
Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.

America’s Cup skipper suffers ‘facial injury’ on damaged British boat after mishap with Alinghi
GB1’s AC40 has a deep cut in one of its foil arms just days before the second preliminary regatta in Naples.

One dead in Far North multi-vehicle crash
State Highway 10 is closed between Otangaroa Road and Taratara Road and a diversion is in place.

Daylight saving 2026: When it starts, why we observe it and how to change the time on your phone
Explainer - It's almost that time of year - here's what you need to know about the clocks changing this weekend.

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed
British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.

Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka
Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.

Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.

American power, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech
BBC correspondents who covered the president's address on Tuesday assess five key moments.

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Authorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges.

Plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community disrupted, say police
Two men were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, say counter-terror police.