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Watch: Skydiver crashes into scoreboard during US college game
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the ‘C’ and the ‘H’ on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard.

Homicide probe launched after three people killed in Hastings
One person was found dead at the scene and two others died in hospital following a distressing incident early on Sunday morning.

Safari Guide, Who Once Said He’d ‘Rather Be Killed by’ an Elephant Than Ever ‘Shoot One,’ Killed by a Charging Elephant

One dead after early morning fire tears through Napier home
Emergency services were called to the property on Main North Rd at about 5am on Sunday.

The Pitt star on 'graphic' reality of hit show and rumours Clooney helped him get role
Gerran Howell is yet to get to the bottom of claims that George Clooney helped him secure his part.

Driver dies in crash ahead of Nürburgring race featuring Max Verstappen
A driver has died following a crash in an endurance sportscar race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany, where four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was also preparing to race.

Macron: Hezbollah likely killed French soldier in UN's Lebanon force

There Is Incredible News for Apple Investors. Will It Be Enough to Send the Stock Higher?

Do you taste words or hear colours? Here’s the neuroscience behind synaesthesia
Many people don't realise they have synaesthesia because it's simply how they perceive the world.

Someone has to be happy. Why not Lauren Sánchez Bezos?
New York Times: She says she's naturally ebullient. Others say she's rubbing it in.

Iraola bowing out in style - where will he go next?
Any suggestion of distraction following Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth was firmly dismissed by his players in their statement victory against Newcastle.

England score 12 tries in huge win over Scotland
Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

NZ First wants to break up Pak'n Save and New World
Winston Peters unveiled his party’s supermarkets policies on Sunday, which also involved giving the Commerce Commission greater powers.

Tesla expands robotaxi service to Dallas, Houston

Everyone's Talking About the SpaceX IPO. Why I Think You Should Avoid It, and What to Buy Instead.

‘Are you plotting to overthrow the National leader?’, Bishop asked amid Luxon speculation
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has rejected any suggestion he is involved in efforts to replace Christopher Luxon.

‘Everyone will be scurrying around’: Rival clubs eye-up Ardie Savea in Moana Pasifika firesale
"Everyone will be scurrying around - and not just in New Zealand - to sign some of these players,’’ Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph said.

Locked In: How We Survived a Bali Monsoon Without Losing the Vibe

6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

I grew up vacationing at the Jersey Shore. Now, as a parent, I'm not afraid of more adventurous trips.

Why are people having less sex?
Gen Z's lack of interest in sex has been shaped by the #MeToo movement, skewed self-perception and exposure to pornography at a very young age, says neuroscientist Dr Debra Soh.

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland
It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname
For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.