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Pedestrian seriously injured in late night Wellington crash
A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in central Wellington late Friday night.

University students celebrate Rotuman Language Week
The University of Auckland Fiji and Students Association marked Rotuman Language Week with an evening of cultural celebration.

James Corden names 'very, very, very bad' Gavin and Stacey episode
The plot involved a phone call-related misunderstanding between the titular characters.

Carrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contract
Manchester United are in negotiations with Michael Carrick over a two-year deal to become head coach on a permanent basis.

Referee Beaton under police surveillance, says SFA
The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of recent penalty controversy.

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

Golders Green attack suspect to stand trial next year
Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in north London hours after allegedly attacking a friend from the Somali community.

Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
There's a chance Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.

New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

Country Life: Spawning day at Akaroa King Salmon
New tech and a historic hatchery is the perfect pairing for Akaroa King Salmon.

Country Life: Northland's storms test award-winning farm with 'million-dollar' herd
In just three years a Maori trust-owned beef farm in Northland was able to boast a "million-dollar herd". How has the farm coped after being hit by floods and intense rain this year?

I'm a passionate lad and I love it at Everton - Pickford
Jordan Pickford speaks to Wayne Rooney about Everton, England at the World Cup and becoming number one.

Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate
Middlesbrough demand Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-offs over spying allegations.

The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?
And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?

Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog
Responding to the criticism the government said it would "publish as much material as we can as soon as possible".

Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing
Billy Stokoe is detained for causing the death by dangerous driving of Gloria Stephenson.

Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform
The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

Eurovision is almost here! But how much do you know about Europe's biggest pop spectacular?
Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Take our quiz to find out

UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
The agreement pushes for a new approach to the continent's main human rights treaty to tackle modern migration pressures.