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Martha Stewart joins Snoop and Modric as Swansea co-owner
The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.

Commerce Comission concerned about Bremworth takeover
The Commerce Commission has competition concerns about a takeover that would bring the country's two biggest carpet manufacturers a single owner.

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old labyrinth that reveals India’s role in ancient global trade

Macron meets French farmers in bid to defuse anger over trade deal

Vicious cycle of alarmism could lead Israel into unwanted war with Iran

'Worst treason in Israel's history': Bennett, Netanyahu trade barbs over Qatargate

Scrub blaze near Hastings almost out, firefighters treated for heat exhaustion
The fire in Fernhill has left one person hospitalised and multiple buildings destroyed, with many other residents forced to evacuate their homes.

‘Ho, Ho, Go’: RNZAF gives Santa’s sleigh the all-clear for take off
RNZAF has officially confirmed, via their Facebook page, that Santa's sleigh journey, which operates with the call sign HOHOHO1, has received permission to enter New Zealand’s airspace.

'Doesn’t give up' - Police dog Teo recovers from fall during search and rescue
Teo was being gradually eased back from seven years of patrol work when she fell into scalding geothermal water.

Body found near Kereta beach, believed to be missing man
The discovery was made by a member of the public at about 6.10am.

Semenyo to finalise future as Chelsea end interest
Chelsea decide not to pursue their interest in Antoine Semenyo as the Bournemouth forward starts the process of deciding his future.

Mystery as hundreds of Victorian shoes wash up on beach
More than 400 leather hobnailed boots, thought to date back to the 19th Century, have been found.

Watch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flight
Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.

How gun plot targeting Jewish community was stopped
Two men planned an attack in Greater Manchester and a third man failed to report the plan.

AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.

The rules if you're working, or running a business, over the Christmas break
It's the time of year when it can be easy to forget which day it is, but for retailers - and the staff working in them - keeping track of the rules is important through the holidays.

Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey

Hawke’s Bay fire contained, evacuees can return later today
Today, one crew with a tanker remains at the scene to extinguish remaining hotspots.

Body recovered near Thames believed to be missing person
Police received reports of a body being located on the beach by a member of the public near Thames Coast Road, Kereta.

‘Patches of sand and mud’: Auckland FC match postponed due to ‘unsafe’ pitch
Auckland’s top-of-the-table Christmas clash with Sydney FC was postponed because of the “unsatisfactory condition” of Leichhardt Oval.

Special delivery: Arthur’s Pass mail saga paused after NZ Post steps in
NZ Post has reached a temporary solution that will ensure Te Araroa trail walkers can access their resupply boxes this Christmas.

Merk 'stunned' after beating 'legend' Wright at Worlds
Two-time champion Peter Wright loses in straight sets to German debutant Arno Merk in round two of the PDC World Championship.

Norwegian biathlete Bakken dies aged 27
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who had been hoping to compete at the Winter Olympics in February, dies aged 27.

How England lost the Ashes in five charts
It took England just 11 days of cricket to lose the Ashes to Australia - BBC Sport looks at five charts that show why the hosts have gone 3-0 up after three Tests.