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Strait of Hormuz open to all but 'enemies', says Tehran
Trump's vow to 'obliterate' Iran energy facilities if it doesn't open Strait of Hormuz risks another 'Black Monday' on global markets, analysts warn.

New low for 'pathetic' Newcastle - as Sunderland in dreamland
From mocking and celebration to despair and disbelief - Newcastle fans go through every emotion as their poor Tyne-Wear derby record continues.

Is Iran Capable of Hitting the UK?
Israel claims Iranian missiles ‘can reach London, Paris or Berlin’.

Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.

Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike
The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

Hillsborough campaigners blame Mahmood for law delay
The Hillsborough Law has been further delayed and will not be passed in this session of parliament.

How Bennett wiped the smile off even his own captain’s face
Cameron Murray arrived at the post-match press conference on Saturday with a big winner’s smile, but left with a face adjusting downwardly to be in sync with his veteran coach.

RNZ-Reid Research poll: Bleak numbers for Luxon, but no obvious successors
Analysis: Christopher Luxon's personal performance and that of his party is worse, and more people think the country is headed in the wrong direction under his government.

4.5 or two-star water? Health labels confuse
How can two bottles of sparkling water have completely different health ratings?

Littler suffers third-round exit in Belgian Open
World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Belgian Darts Open in the third round by Niels Zonneveld.

'Impossible for him to stay' - what next for Tudor and Tottenham?
How does boss Igor Tudor survive at Tottenham after another damaging defeat? Nick Mashiter analyses the situation.

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers
Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same man only 16 months apart. Could police have done more?

Army joins search for remains of mother and son killed 50 years ago
William MacDowell, 81, was convicted of the murders of Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 2022 but their bodies have never been found.

National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week
Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

Newcastle-Sunderland paused after reported racism towards Geertruida
Referee Anthony Taylor stopped the Premier League match in line with the competition's on-field anti-discrimination protocol.

'We cannot be in peace', say Guthrie family as they renew appeal over missing mother
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.

Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia
New Zealand's tour later this year will feature their first four-test series against any opponent since 1999.

Winston Peters acknowledges power companies may challenge split plan
The NZ First leader says gentailers are "no doubt having meetings" as the party announces policy to split them into generators and retailers.

Fonterra's first half expected to deliver despite impacts of war in Iran
While the sale of Mainland will also give the New Zealand economy a much needed boost, generate KiwiSaver investment specialist says.