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Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids
Schneider Electric unveils GM AirSeT, an SF6-free primary switchgear using pure air to boost grid reliability and comply with new EU environmental rules.

Person dies after 4WD rolls on Tokerau Beach, Far North
Police were called to the crash on Tokerau Beach at about 7pm Friday.

Breakers opt against wearing 'Pride' insignia after some players raise ‘religious and cultural concerns’
NZ Breakers won't wear the rainbow pride progress flag on their uniform during the Australian NBL's 'Pride Round' early next year.

Australia Ashes favourites despite 'weak' team - Anderson
Australia are favourites to win the Ashes despite having their "weakest" team in 15 years, says England great Sir James Anderson.

Are cracks showing inside Trump’s MAGA movement?
The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country

Teen nursery worker sentenced for child rape and abuse
Thomas Waller, 18, was arrested after a boy told his mother he had been abused in a school toilet.

Man guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt, 61, is cleared of the more serious charge of stalking involving serious distress.

'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term
"Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.

South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

Several killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop
Several others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.

Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says Nielsen
The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed.

Weather warnings in force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain to UK
The storm has brought flooding and downpours, with some areas expecting up to a month's worth of rain in a day.

Country Life: Massey University's teaching farm
Set on 40 hectares near the university's Palmerston North campus, the Large Animal Teaching Unit, is home to a menagerie of animals for veterinary students to work with.

Crusaders No 10 gets start as All Blacks XV eye European tour sweep
Rivez Reihana handed first start at No 10 as side chases third straight win.

'Proper players and me' - Fifa award nomination shocks Brentford's Cheatley
Brentford's Ashley Cheatley is on Fifa's shortlist for the annual Marta Award after scoring one of the best goals by women worldwide.

McIlroy continues charge for Race to Dubai title
Rory McIlroy chases Denmark's Nicolai Hoejgaard in the second round of the DP World Tour Championship for his seventh Race to Dubai title.

Seven games, 20 goals, none conceded - England close in on perfection
England have cruised through World Cup qualifying, winning all seven of their games and scoring 20 unanswered goals, setting several records and leaving them on the cusp of another.

UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.

What taxes could go up in Budget if income tax rates are not rising?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

Peers call for more time to debate assisted dying bill
Lords have proposed more than 900 changes to the legislation, with supporters worried this could stall its progress.

MP quits Corbyn's new left-wing party amid infighting
Independent MP Adnan Hussain claims there is a "toxic" culture in Your Party as he announces he is leaving it.