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‘I think I'm gonna die’: Tornado destroys Tauranga home as family slept
A Tauranga woman says her Welcome Bay home has been left uninhabitable after a tornado tore through overnight.

Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League
Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters.

Why Arsenal fans are nervous before Man City meeting
Arsenal were booed off after their Premier League defeat by Bournemouth - and boss Mikel Arteta will not want tension to seep on to the pitch against Manchester City.

Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs
Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction
It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard
The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.

'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools
After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua dedicate win to late president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
The Fijian Drua dedicated their win over the Brumbies in Canberra night to the country's late president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes
China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeats England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.

Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say
Nearby Kensington Gardens was closed on Friday and specialist emergency services units were deployed to the site.

The Papers: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'
Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.