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Otago v Waikato - NPC round 5
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 5 clash between Otago and Waikato at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

I couldn't reach Wales' highest summit because people jumped the queue
Scores of visitors have climbed Yr Wyddfa this summer, with some facing long waits at the top.

'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'
Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.

How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.

Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.

Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.

Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

Brawl at Collingwood and Western Bulldogs AFL match
Fans punch on at Collingwood and Western Bulldogs AFL wildcard final

De Minaur ready to attack US Open
Alex de Minaur discusses his preparation and goals for this year's US Open.

Australian Olympian banned over horse whipping video
Heath Ryan claimed he saved horse from knackery, but international panel found 41 strikes were abuse.

We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.

How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works
We spoke to experts about how the breathing technique used by soldiers and influencers works.

What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

Sweetcorn ice creams and pastries: The latest 'swavoury' trend taking over your feed
From lattes to pastries, UK foodies are embracing the humble sweetcorn as more than a pizza topping.

Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.

The race to stop England running out of water
Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?

Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

NRL recruits face narrowing path to Rugby World Cup
Of the big NRL recruits, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has the best chance of doing something special at a home World Cup, but Zac Lomax and Angus Crichton will have to fight for a spot on the team.

‘He’s been their best’: Cleary says criticism of Galvin has been harsh
The Bulldogs regressed after a third-placed finish in 2025 but their polarising young halfback has won the tick of approval from the best in the business.