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This Riverton home once held the town’s money
In days past, as banks moved their managers around the country, they would where possible, have homes attached to the bank chambers.

The six Auckland construction projects set for milestone openings in 2026
2026 is set to be a significant year for New Zealand’s biggest city with the completion of some major projects.

Back to school costs bite as mum spends ‘nearly double’ her weekly salary
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting parents in the pocket, with one mum describing equipping her son for college as a “shocking” experience.

India Unveils 20-Year Tax Break to Woo Global Data Centers

India hands Apple a win by letting foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers

OpenAI Investment Was ‘Never a Commitment,’ Nvidia’s Huang Says

Israel bans MSF from Gaza over demand for lists of Palestinian staff

IDF discovers living quarters, weapons inside 100-meter-long tunnel in Gaza's south

Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files
The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.

Humphries hits nine-darter in World Masters win
Luke Humphries hits a nine-darter on his way to victory in the last 16 of the World Masters, as world champion Luke Humphries also makes it through to the quarter-finals.

What’s next for Sam Heughan as Outlander ends after 12 years ?
Sam Heughan will wave goodbye to Jamie Fraser this year, 30 years after getting his acting start in Edinburgh.

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric
Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.

Major incident after fire breaks out at hospital
Southampton General Hospital is asking visitors to stay away and has cancelled outpatient appointments.

He was building a local alternative to Uber Eats. Then the tax rules changed
George Evans doesn’t want sympathy, he just wants his small business to get the same treatment as its larger competitors.

Why New Zealand isn’t actually good in a crisis
“Kiwis like to tell ourselves we’re good in a crisis. When disaster boots down the door like a bailiff, it doesn’t catch us unprepared. We’ve got a plan,” says Verity Johnson.

The Wild Hamster That Grows 3X the Size of Its Domesticated Relatives

Here’s What It Takes to Cross Newfoundland by Side-by-Side

Khartoum airport receives first scheduled flight since start of Sudan war

German chemicals boss criticizes companies' ties to far-right AfD

The ’90s are back: Why see-through tech is in style again
From keyboards to vacuum cleaners, transparency is trust and people want machines they can see into.

How investors should look at the new Tesla as it leaves EVs behind

German minister seeks to intensify Asia, Pacific ties on 5-day trip

Infantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent
Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after some of the biggest names in the game. She has been speaking exclusively to the BBC

England midfielder Gomes set for Wolves loan
Wolves are set to complete a loan move for Marseille's England midfielder Angel Gomes.

Rose six clear as he chases 13th PGA Tour win
England's Justin Rose is in a strong position to secure a 13th PGA Tour win after extending his lead to six shots at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday.

Irish and Iraqi artists build bonds through shared musical journey
The eight-piece ensemble connects musicians from Londonderry's North West Folk Collective with artists from Iraq's Mshakht Collective.

Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.

Why 2026 could be GB's most successful Winter Olympics
A record-breaking Winter Olympics could be on the horizon for Team GB - but who could win the medals in Milan-Cortina?