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Surfers take on 60-foot waves
The world's best surfers take on waves up to 60-feet in size during the Nazare Big Wave Challenge.

Paris opens longest urban commuter cable car line in Europe

Hamas says senior security officer killed in Gaza attack

France's Best-Kept Secret Is A Crowd-Free Coastal Gem With Sensational Seafood

'I am not afraid': Ben-Gvir unmoved after footage shows Hamas planning his abduction before Oct. 7

Armed Palestinians kill Hamas security officer in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza

Five injured after two-vehicle crash in rural Waikato
St John Ambulance was called to the crash in Parawera, at the intersection of Monckton Road and Arapuni Road, about 9.42pm.

'Songwriting is my therapy', says Tom Walker
The Leave A Light On singer wants to reduce stigma around discussing mental health struggles.

Cordina closer to two-weight title dream after win
Former super-featherweight world champion Joe Cordina should emerge as the WBO's number one lightweight contender after dominating Gabriel Flores Jr in California.

One-eyed flightless parrot gets new adapted home
Monica's new home at Hoo Zoo in Telford was adapted for her after she lost an eye.

'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

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Bobsled Bree sets a new track record
Australian bobsled star Bree Walker sets a new track record at the FIS World Cup in Norway.

Pope criticizes prison overcrowding during special Mass for inmates, guards and families

Britain in danger of outsourcing its intellect, warns AI pioneer

Israel's Herzog: Sydney shooting a 'vile' attack on Jewish community

Israeli foreign minister slams Australia after Sydney attack

How long until robots take care of your home, family?
Car manufacturers like Elon Musk's Tesla and Chinese smart EV company XPeng are at the forefront of tech news on AI humanoids.

20 firefighters, two helicopters respond to four-hectare fire in Kerikeri near eucalyptus forest
The blaze was initially across an area of about 200 square metres, but was fanned by high winds.

Shots fired at Bondi Beach in Sydney - reports
Sydney police are urging the public to stay away from Bondi Beach after reports of multiple shots fired in the area.

Why Sunderland v Newcastle means so much
Sunderland and Newcastle United will meet in the Premier League on Sunday for the first time in nearly a decade as "two worlds collide".

No batting changes for vital Ashes Test - McCullum
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England are unlikely to make changes to their batting line-up for the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

The woman who doodles Xmas scenes on windows
Debbie Carr has painted about 20 windows in Dudleston Heath this Christmas.

Equality boss expects people to 'follow the rules' over single-sex spaces
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights".

Manhunt continues after two killed in shooting at Brown University
The gunman is at large after opening fire in a building where exams were taking place at the campus in Providence, Rhode Island.