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Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya terrorists reveal links with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran

'No day after until Ran is home,' father of final Israeli hostage held in Gaza says at TLV rally

Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood networks ties fractured as millions of dollars earmarked for Gaza missing

Wastewater overflow prompts warning for Waiwhakaiho River, Bell Block Beach
The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.

Biosecurity New Zealand escalates response to yellow-legged hornets
So far, 27 queens, seven workers and 17 nests have been successfully located and removed from Auckland's North Shore.

Researchers link Maori housing inequities to 180 years of restrictive building laws
Experts say restoring Maori building autonomy could improve housing outcomes.

Vicario booers 'can't be true Spurs fans' - Frank
Tottenham Hotspur supporters who booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were told afterwards "they can't be true Tottenham fans" by boss Thomas Frank.

Is tracking your adult children OK or should parents learn to let go?
An expert says parents need their children "to be exposed to challenges" in their lives.

Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that?
The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.

It's time to lock in and let your winter arc begin
It helps you ignore distractions and achieve your goals - but how do you avoid burning out?

Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes
Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.

They have six packs - but they're still jumping on and off weight-loss jabs
As weight-loss drugs grow more popular, experts warn of the risks of using them without supervision for quick, cosmetic results.

Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public
The prime minister will commit the government to going "further and faster" on growth as his chancellor faces questions.

Tank maker KNDS has 350 orders so far for new Leopard 2 model

Kiwi Kate Hawley crowned inaugural Costume Designer of the Year
Kate Hawley has won the award from the British Fashion Council for her work on Frankenstein.

Autistic 19-year-old waits one year for concert, blocked over ID mix-up
“He was really very sort of quietly sad, which is unusual for him.”

One new measles case identified in Wellington, bringing total to 22
New locations of interest have been identified, including two Wellington supermarkets.

Best Black Friday mini PC deals 2025: Nov 30
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'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs
Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

The five things that set the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season apart
2025 was an unusual Atlantic hurricane season. Darren Bett explains what set this season apart from others.

A simple test could have given our son a very different future
Couple say screening for spinal muscular atrophy is crucial so children can get life-changing drugs.

The Papers: 'Reeves must go' and Tom Stoppard tributes
The ongoing backlash against the chancellor over accusations she misled the public on the nation's economy dominates Sunday's papers.

'One of our greatest writers': King leads tributes to Sir Tom Stoppard
The King and Queen said they were "deeply saddened" by the loss of "a dear friend".