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Youths who died in suicide cluster ‘got lost in the system’
A coroner has found there are ongoing and wide-ranging barriers for young people accessing suicide prevention services in Northland in the wake of a tragic suicide cluster.

A person killed a Hastings woman in a ‘unique way’. They knew her and attempted to conceal the crime
Police have released an offender profile in the ongoing homicide investigation of Teishallia Te Paea.

Are English clubs ready for Champions League knockouts?
Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United remain in the hunt for Women's Champions League glory - but how are they set for the knockout stages?

'He cannot play left-back' - should Trafford 'stick it out' at Man City?
James Trafford is up against one of the best in the world in Gianluigi Donnarumma, but should he stick it out as number two at Manchester City?

England to hold ICC talks after Carey DRS error
The England and Wales Cricket Board will meet with the game's governing body in an attempt to review and raise standards of the decision review system.

'Questions pile up at Celtic but only some are for Nancy'
At this point, it's not just Wilfried Nancy's Celtic team that's a hard watch, it's Nancy himself, writes Tom English.

BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

Trump announces 'warrior dividend' payments for troops
In an address to the nation, Trump touted his economic record and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.

Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas
The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.

EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas?
With the weather set to turn much colder for Christmas, will it be cold enough to snow? Chris Fawkes has a festive update.

Wealthy businessman loses appeal to reduce prison sentence for sexually violating friend’s daughter
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to reduce Adam Brook’s prison sentence forsexually violating a 16-year-old while staying overnight at her family’s holiday home.

'Give Australia the urn' - England in trouble as Cummins removes Root
Pat Cummins takes his second wicket of the innings as Joe Root is caught behind for 19 as England fall to 71-4 in their first innings, 300 runs behind Australia's 371, as the home side take control on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

'Can be as good as anyone' - Miley steps up for Newcastle
Lewis Miley "can be as good as anyone in his position, whichever position he plays", says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after the teenage midfielder becomes a match-winning right-back against Fulham.

Joshua doubles down on vulgar 'kill' comments to Paul
Anthony Joshua doubles down on his controversial "kill" comments to Jake Paul after being challenged at a news conference in Miami.

Group of Labour MPs warns Starmer over jury trial limits
Almost 40 send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer voicing concerns that the proposal will "limit a fundamental right".

Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to vacate her 20-year prison sentence
It comes as the US justice department faces a 19 December deadline to release all files related the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Canada's population drops as country caps immigration
Canada's population declined by more than 76,000 people between July and October, driven by a drop in foreign students and temporary workers.

The Papers: 'Abramovich clings on to $2.5bn' and 'Ban doctors strike'
Sir Keir Starmer's warning to former Chelsea FC owner and the doctors' strike are prominent on Thursday's papers.