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Kiwi pies, fish and chips world famous in Seoul
Mince and cheese, steak and cheese and chicken and leek are on the menu with dreams of a gochujang-based chicken pie.

US justice department seeks to throw out Capitol riot convictions
The Trump administration is asking a court to throw out the convictions of Stewart Rhodes and other members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys.

Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of Black British music
The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.

Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope
The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?

Dufty set for unlikely NRL return
Matt Dufty is set for an unlikely NRL return this weekend after a lifeline at the Rabbitohs.

Star NFL reporter resigns after photos show her holding hands with Super Bowl coach
NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel were photographed at an Arizona resort – but claim all is not what it seems.

Pasifika’s collapse to see Super Rugby go back to the future. Way back
The owners of Moana Pasifika have announced a “heartbreaking” decision to fold at the end of the year, meaning Super Rugby is set to return to the same size of its amateur days.

Slot's Isak gamble backfires as Liverpool trophy hopes end
Arne Slot's gamble to start Alexander Isak against PSG backfires with his own future also in the balance after a Champions League exit.

The Papers: 'UK economy takes triple hit' and 'Cheers, Timmy!'
Iran war impact on UK economy and Chalamet's opera-ballet jab surges ticket sales leads the papers.

Diplomacy on ice: Mark Carney and Alexander Stubb play hockey
The Canadian prime minister joined the Ottawa Charge team on the rink alongside the Finnish president during his first formal bilateral visit.

Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you
Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.

Harry says children should be an 'upgrade' of their parents
The Duke of Sussex combines two of his passions, mental health campaigning and sport, on the second day of an Australia visit.

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.

Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

Barcelona star's dummy spit
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was controversially sent off in the second half and was spotted throwing his shirt as he walked from the field.

Pedro 'got fat' after opening bakery
Australia's PFL star Tyson Pedro admits he 'got fat' after opening a bakery in Sydney.

‘There is another way’: Queensland joins NSW revolt over Big Bash sale plans
Queensland will join NSW in pressing the pause button on Cricket Australia’s plans to sell stakes in Big Bash League clubs, leaving CA without nationwide consensus.