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Iranian media push conspiracy theory on Netanyahu’s death or injury

Jevon McSkimming asked to pay back taxpayer-funded hotel nights with Ms Z
The former deputy commissioner used police funds to pay for up to 10 stays at hotels in Wellington during an affair.

Young man convicted of farmworker’s brutal killing has jail term slashed
A young man convicted of the brutal killing of a South Taranaki farmworker has had his jail term slashed.

ECOVACS Announces New Robotic Vacuum Range for New Zealand Families With Pets
New robotic vacuum and mop systems bring next-generation roller mopping technology to more homes, combining powerful performance, intelligent automation hands-free convenience.

Head of Police Federation of England and Wales suspended
CEO Mukund Krishna has been suspended due to an ongoing police investigation, the organisation confirms.

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

More whales are stranding. Now more people are needed to help them
Calls for more people to train as marine mammal medics so they can help rescue stranded animals.

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week
The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker explains.

Business owners 'heartbroken' after retail units destroyed in Glasgow fire
Union Corner was home to many independent businesses that have been left with nowhere to work after the building next to Glasgow Central Station collapsed.

‘No regrets’: Zac Lomax embraces rugby switch after messy NRL exit
A day after signing a two-year deal with the Western Force and Rugby Australia, and for the first time since being released from the Eels in November, Lomax fronted media in Sydney to explain his headline-grabbing career moves recently.

Mayor to let his councillors decide city’s third deputy mayor in a month
Several councillors were seen meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre on Tuesday morning.

Kelce to play on while Chiefs move for Super Bowl MVP
Travis Kelce will return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, who have also agreed a deal to sign Kenneth Walker, according to reports.

Is there a right time for a Panenka - as Brentford pay the price?
Brentford are beaten by West Ham on penalties as Dango Ouattara is left to rue a missed Panenka. Is there ever a right rime to take one?

High-profile real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case
Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.

The Papers: 'Drive less to save on fuel' and 'War is near end'
Experts warning fuel could hit £2 a litre and Trump saying the Iran war is near its end lead Tuesday's papers.

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

Draper to continue Indian Wells defence against Djokovic
Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Cameron Norrie also claims a third-round win on Monday.

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.

MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.