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'Bullying', 'draconian' homeless move-on orders questioned
The government says the orders are part of reclaiming town centres, and a retailers' group doubts they will work.

Gore's iconic giant trout has finally caught a name
Trevor was officially announced at the On The Fly Festival on the banks of the Mataura River on Sunday afternoon.

France score five tries against Italy to extend Six Nations lead
Fabien Galthié’s side is favoured to win back-to-back titles and is the only team to have won all three matches.

South Africa end India’s winning run as both T20 World Cup co-hosts lose on same day
South Africa stunned T20 World Cup defending champions India with a 76-run victory on Sunday in the Super Eights with the tournament co-host dismissed for 111.

Sunshine to kick off the week, ‘nothing too dramatic on the horizon’
MetService Meteorologist Silvia Martino told Stuff it was looking like “a pretty sunny day for most people” with early fog burning off quickly on Monday morning.

5 Nations Where the Food Alone Merits a Trip, Survey Finds

China’s brain-computer interface industry is racing ahead

France maintain Grand Slam dream with Italy win
France record a bonus-point win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.

Gordon Brown turns detective over Andrew
Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.

'I belong to Saudi Arabia' - Ronaldo committed to Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is happy at Al-Nassr following doubts over his future at the Saudi Arabian club.

USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years
United States win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime.

Victim killed in skate park double stabbing named
Mason Miller, 20, was killed on Wednesday when he was fatally stabbed, detectives say.

Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat
Greenland's PM reminded Trump of its free healthcare, after Trump said he was sending a boat to aid people who were allegedly "not being taken care of".

Vanuatu's Health Ministry says whooping cough under control
Seven people have died from whooping cough in Vanuatu. Three of the deaths were infants.

'Pretty sick': 17-year-old Kiwi secures top-8 finish at debut Winter Olympics despite losing her phone
Mischa Thomas scored 77.75 with her first run, which was bettered by only three other competitors during the opening phase.

US ice hockey hero lost teeth before scoring Olympic gold-winning goal
The forward who put the puck in the net in overtime to give the Americans a 2-1 victory over Canada in the men's hockey final Sunday did so with a bloody mouth and less of a bite than he began the game with.

Indian PM Modi to visit Israel on Wednesday, Netanyahu confirms

Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime

German Jewish leader: 'Decisive' action needed to fight anti-Semitism

Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy

England's 'Jack of all trades' delivers for Brook again
Will Jacks, labeled England's 'Jack of all trades' by Harry Brook, delivers again at the T20 World Cup to keep the winter of a lifetime rolling on.

Teenage passenger who died after car crash named
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of 19-year-old Ashton Tomes in Holmfirth.

Can you name every GB medal winner at Milan-Cortina?
Test your knowledge - how well do you remember Great Britain's medal-winning moments at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Why 2026 marks a Winter Olympic turning point for Team GB
Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

Former PM Gordon Brown urges police probe into whether Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein
Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy.