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Big boom for Wetapunga population celebrated
New Zealand's heaviest insect has been taking big steps toward a population boom, with the success of a ground-breaking breeding and conservation programme.

Election 2026 live: AI enters the campaign arena
Follow for the latest updates from the campaign trail on Saturday.

Tuchel would never rule out players not in top flight
England boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.

London Fire Brigade named in Met's evidence file on Grenfell fire
Police have sent files on the Kensington and Chelsea Tenants Management Organisation to prosecutors.

Families remember teens who died in river
Luke Etheridge was kind and caring and Zara Shaw "had a zest for life", their families say.

Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site
Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring.

'Cult' priest guilty of rape and assault of women
The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women.

Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.

Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

Stand by for one of the best Australian sports stories ever … and not a fairytale in sight
If the Knights beat the Roosters to win the NRL grand final a year after taking out the wooden spoon, it will rank among the greatest achievements by an Australian team.

Flames, heavy black smoke after large fire engulfs Masterton pub
A large fire has broken out at Farriers Bar and Eatery in Masterton, with flames and heavy smoke seen coming from the roof.

Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?
Only five clubs have lifted the trophy in a Super League Grand Final - Warrington and Wakefield now have the chance to add their name to that list.

Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection
Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for his life.

Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels
Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded.

Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?
Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.

Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".