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The GP telling medical students to consider another career
A Canterbury-based doctors says he no longer recommends his speciality trainees.

Six metre swells and flooding risk as consecutive storms hit
MetService has issued a suite of warnings with "no respite" between weather systems moving across the North and South Islands.

Exploring the New "Alt-Cities" in Japan: Why Kanazawa and Fukuoka Deserve a Spot on Your Itinerary

France opens judicial probe into Musk and X after interview no-show

Record seizure at sea: Spain intercepts 30 tons of cocaine

Zelensky says foreign representatives should not attend Moscow parade

Why small homes are currently the market's 'key indicator'
While national prices remain steady, one southern region has seen asking prices jump nearly 14% in a year.

'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe
Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make the world champion pay for the "disrespect".

Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape
James Holder's victim told her attacker he took her "choice, dignity and body".

Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.

UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence
Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.

How purple reign dampened Gunston’s night and flipped the Hollywood Hawks’ script
The only player who seemed capable of stealing the limelight from Jack Gunston was Nick Watson, whose wizardry was again on display. But an opponent nicknamed “the Unicorn” had other ideas.

New Caledonia provincial elections date set for June as voter roll changes draws criticism
The last time provincial elections were held in the French Pacific territory was in 2019.

Heavy rain, 140kph winds and huge swells to slam NZ
Two back-to-back weather systems are sweeping across NZ, bringing widespread heavy rain, severe winds and dangerous conditions

The Brazilian Fight Over Water Rights Proves the Little Guys Can Win

How to behave on the sideline at winter sports
Do not blitz the pitch and whatever you do don't come out with calls like "smash them!" or "tackle his head off!".

Ex-Australia test batter to join Brendon McCullum’s England as chief selector
England are poised to turn to an Australian as their new national selector, with Durham director of cricket Marcus North in line to land the job.

Rider dies in North West 200 Superbike incident
A rider dies after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race in Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court
Judges in London ruled parts of the 2023 Legacy Act did not lead to victims' rights being diminished.

Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

Police say man arrested over 'intimidating behaviour' near Andrew's home
A man is being held on suspicion of a public order offence and possessing an offensive weapon.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.