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Mouldy food controversy: investigation finds school most likely at fault
Vincent Arbuckle, Deputy Director-General of New Zealand Food Safety, confirmed that the investigation has found no ongoing food safety risks associated with the School Lunch Collective.

Ashes history offers little statistical hope for England - Zaltzman
Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at how stats suggest England have little chance of winning this Ashes - but also offers some straws to clutch.

Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.

Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

MI5 under more scrutiny after multiple criticisms
Concerns are raised over whether the MI5 can be trusted to provide full evidence to courts and investigations following the findings of Operation Kenova.

Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.

Trump's attack on Europe is a gift to Putin
The US president has doubled down on his criticism of Europe, calling it "weak" and "decaying".

School lunch provider cleared over mouldy meals in Christchurch
The most plausible explanation is lunches meant to be served the week before were accidentally mixed in, NZ Food Safety says.

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series
The inability, or refusal, of England’s bowlers to recognise and compete for this sacred patch of real estate has been disastrous.

Egypt's FA wants World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled
The Egyptian Football Association says it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting that LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" celebrations in Seattle at one of their 2026 World Cup matches against Iran are cancelled.

Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award
Gianni Infantino is accused of breaking Fifa rules by a campaign group after giving United States President Donald Trump a peace prize.

Photographer wins UK's only 2025 Northern Lights award
Mathew Browne said capturing the image of the display in Llangrannog was a "pretty special moment".

Autistic man starts new job after Waitrose rejection
Tom Boyd has begun working at his local Asda, before beginning a new role at Waitrose in January.

Nigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London
National Rally president Jordan Bardella says he believes the Reform UK leader will become the next British PM.

Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK
Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland.

Wildlife comedy photography winners announced
Mark Meth-Cohn, an amateur photographer from the UK, has won the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards with his shot titled 'High Five' of a young gorilla cavorting through a forest clearing in Rwanda.

‘Wow, I might’ve made a mistake’: Why world stars are keen to join Rory at the Australian Open
Rory McIlroy’s presence at Royal Melbourne helped organisers “exceed expectations” for the Australian Open this year, at home and abroad.