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Police investigating spate of recent Auckland teen assaults
Police are investigating at least five assaults across Auckland over a month-period, all involving teenage offenders and victims - with a couple that were filmed and circulated online.

Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Fortanix taps two senior hires as Australia and New Zealand businesses step up spending on AI, quantum-ready and consolidated data security.

EU foreign ministers fail to agree on measures to sanction Israel

O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible
Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins
Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading
Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump will share a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible.

Man arrested outside Israeli embassy describes dangerous boat crossings to UK
Abdullah Albadri from Kuwait twice entered Britain on a small boat from France, the Old Bailey heard.

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.

Hot or not: The best and worst recruits of the 2026 AFL season so far
A high-performing recruit changes the fortunes of clubs every season. But some don’t reach the mark. It’s early days, but we assess those running hot and cold in the first six rounds.

Tim Batt: It's 'brutal' for creatives in New Zealand right now
The comedian says while performers knew it would be a hard graft, it's harder than every to keep things afloat now.

Exclusive-Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

After running and dancing, Chinese robot firms target household chores

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Watching Halle Bailey In ‘You, Me, And Tuscany’ Brings Me Back To My Own Italian Solo Journey

German court rejects suit over controversial North Sea gas project

New Travel Guides Show You the Free (And Actually Fun) Side of Over 100 Cities

Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise
England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1.2% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.

How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade
Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from confirmation hearing of Trump's Fed chair pick
He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.

Migrant first to be convicted of endangering others under new crossing law
Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather.

The Wallabies will have a stacked back line in 2027. This is why Jorgensen is already excited
The prospect of Jorgensen, Suaalii, Lomax, Crichton and Nawaqanitawase all combining at a home World Cup is enough to excite even the most hardened sceptic.