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Chelsea host Palace in Women's FA Cup fourth round
Holders Chelsea are handed a home tie against Crystal Palace in the draw for the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup.

Give newborns automatic library cards, authors urge
Sir Philip Pullman and Richard Osman are among writers to back the proposal to boost literacy.

Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred
The draft definition does not include the term Islamophobia, after concerns were raised over freedom of speech.

Darts star Menzies apologies for punching table after five-set defeat
Cameron Menzies apologises after angrily punching a drinks table after his first-round loss to Charlie Manby at the PDC World Championship.

Iranian Nobel laureate taken to hospital after 'violent arrest', family says
Narges Mohammadi told her family in a phone call that she was beaten on the head and neck by plainclothes agents in Mashhad last week.

How Bondi's Hanukkah festival turned from joy to horror within minutes
Videos and eyewitness accounts reveal how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

Japanese and Korean sunscreens are trendy - but do they work under NZ's sun?
Asian sunscreens are becoming mainstream in New Zealand as shoppers seek the lighter textures and advanced formulations popular in Japan and Korea.

Black smoke seen billowing from South Auckland industrial zone
Thick black smoke is billowing out from an industrial address and moving across South Auckland.

Police still looking for son after dad and step mum found dead at weekend
The son, Mitchell Cole, was a person of interest in the police inquiry after the pair were found dead at a rural property on Saturday.

Man charged with killing fellow prisoner
The 28-year-old man is due before the Auckland District Court today.

Where did house buyers go in November?
New Zealand's housing market slowed sharply in November, with a big downturn in sales numbers compared to the month before.

What fans, insiders and stats say about embattled Frank
Tottenham have lost as many league games as they have won this season under Thomas Frank, with some fans criticising his style of play. BBC Sport assesses Spurs' struggles under their new manager.

Brazilians protest against bill to reduce Bolsonaro's jail time
If passed, the bill would see the ex-president and others receive shorter sentences for coup-related crimes.

Mariah Carey to perform at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
American pop superstar Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of next year's Winter Olympics, organisers announce.

Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

Thunderstorms, hail on the way as temperatures expected to drop across the country
Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country on Tuesday, before colder southerlies bring a noticeable chill by Wednesday.

Children’s trip back on after ‘overwhelming’ response to fundraiser
A parent has offered heartfelt thanks to the donors who gave children a trip they thought was no longer possible.

Putin to seize homes from Ukrainians who fled occupied territories

Ukraine claims to have disabled Russian submarine for first time

Shinkansen Luggage Rules You Need To Know For Traveling On Japan's Bullet Trains

French minister urges angry farmers to trust cow culls, vaccines

'The hunt has begun': Iran-linked hackers put bounties for info on Israeli air defense developers

‘I’m just blocking it out’: After World Cup glory, Matildas star sees ugly side of social media
Mackenzie Arnold used to look at comments on social media after every game. After a tough start to life at Portland Thorns, that has completely changed.