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Woman waited 11 hours at Wellington Hospital's emergency department, was not seen by doctor
Health New Zealand has apologised to a woman who spent 11 and a half hours at Wellington Hospital's emergency department, but was never seen by a doctor.

How to ditch all the bad stuff that happened last year and start afresh
If last year seemed particularly tough, asking four simple questions can help start the new one with a fresh mindset.

This high school’s library is now a memorial to 25 fallen alumni in Efrat

Schools to start reopening after Nigeria mass abduction
Schools in "safe and secure areas" will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.

Tyson Fury comes out of retirement... again
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
A fault with radio communications caused air traffic controllers to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures.

The 'happy little town' left reeling from sea deaths
Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.

Snow and ice warnings issued ahead of Monday return to work
The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.

Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?
The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

He just dropped the Mace: The thrilling finish to the Melbourne Derby that had the MCG rocking
For Victorian cricket fans robbed of much of the fourth test, it was some consolation to have a good game of BBL played at the MCG in the first week of the new year.

'It can't be worse, right?': What's ahead for the economy in 2026
The past year was a tough grind for many but forecasters see hope on the horizon.

German asylum requests halved in 2025

Israeli women honored at Chochmat Nashim’s Women of Iron Awards

Myanmar pardons more than 6,100 prisoners

Civil Advocacy Center head urges single ‘command’ for Israel’s public diplomacy

Four are in - but who might complete Premier League Darts line-up?
Four players - including World Championship finalists Luke Littler and Gian van Veen - have guaranteed their place, but who are the contenders to fill the four invitational slots in 2026?

Binned sausage rolls served to rail passengers
LNER worker Peter Duffy's claims for unfair dismissal are dismissed by a tribunal.

Anthony Joshua posts first picture since fatal crash in poignant tribute
Anthony Joshua posts on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

Junk food advert ban set to come into force
The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.

Man who died trying to save people from sea was selfless hero, family say
Mark Ratcliffe's family say he was "so cruelly taken trying to save others".

Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims
There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

Starmer ready for closer alignment with the EU 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

'I can't believe it' - Joy and uncertainty in Florida's 'Little Venezuela'
Celebrations have swept across Florida's Doral, even as questions linger over Venezuela's future.