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Israeli former fire chief warns of dangers of Iranian cluster bombs, how to stay safe

Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue

Volunteer medics from Magen David Adom keep Israel’s emergency care running under missile attacks

SpaceX, Boeing, and Lockheed Will Take America Back to the Moon -- but Not Just Yet

Black Caps skittled for 91 in heavy defeat
So much for home, sweet home.

Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson finishes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix
Defending champion Lando Norris and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri could not even make the start-line.

Liam Lawson seventh in China as Kimi Antonelli wins, four fail to start
The Kiwi driver was the highest finisher from Red Bull’s two-team stable as another dramatic Formula One race unfolded in Shanghai.

Recap: Liam Lawson seventh as Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix
Look back at live coverage of the action from Shanghai.

Commemorations mark seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks
Hundreds of people have attended commemorations to mark the seventh anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?

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Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

UK must build own nuclear missiles to end reliance on US, say Lib Dems
Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a "fully independent British nuclear deterrent".

Lego’s ‘biggest innovation ever’: Here’s what you need to know
How does Smart Play work? What are the new sets like? And is adding tech to Lego even a good idea?

Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20
New Zealand have lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first of five T20 matches at Mt Maunganui.

Knights lose $3.3m of Kiwi star power ahead of Warriors clash
Newcastle’s two playmakers went down with injuries in less than 10 minutes of their win over Manly.

Three-car smash in East Tamaki
A main intersection in East Tamaki is blocked following a serious crash in Auckalnd on Sunday night.

IDF demolishes terrorist house in West Bank, kills armed terrorist in Gaza's Rafah

French voters head to polls in early municipal test before 2027 presidential election

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After 'tropical' weather, should the Winter Paralympics be moved?
With more sunshine seen than snow at the Winter Paralympics, calls for the Games to move in the calendar grow stronger.

How Sancho's dream Man Utd move became a nightmare
Jadon Sancho is set to leave Manchester United this summer, almost three years after his last Premier League appearance for the club.

Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered
The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.