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Who actually manufactures AmazonBasics batteries?
When AmazonBasics launched back in 2009, batteries were among the initial line-up of products—and they’re still one of the best, most classic impulse buys of this white-label brand. Mainly sold in packs ranging from 8 to 300 batteries at extremely affordable prices, they’ve become the go-to value battery brand for day-to-day...

'It breaks my heart' – legend Mead to leave Arsenal
Beth Mead says it "breaks her heart" to leave Arsenal after it is announced the forward will depart the club at the end of the season.

Bosnia's powerful peace envoy quits, with questions over role's future
Christian Schmidt had been in the role since 2021, and departs after appearing to lose the backing of the United States.

Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Pupils hopeless and crying after 'poorly worded' Higher Maths exam
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of the exam saying it was "totally unrecognisable" from what they had prepared for.

Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.

Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?

Gal's big No.1 call as NSW team revealed
Former NSW captain Paul Gallen unveils his 19-man team for the State of Origin opener, with James Tedesco getting the nod at fullback.

Limited impact from Italian air traffic control strike

German authorities arrest 17-year-old suspected of planning extremist-inspired attack

Nickel dilemma: Could rainforests be razed to power electric cars?

Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn

Lebanese prime minister: Israel controls 68 villages in Lebanon

Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call
Former football goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is eyeing the chance to join a pantheon of Englishmen to become 'dual internationals'.

An opener, spinner & fast bowlers - England's first Test decisions
Who will make the cut when England name their first Test squad of the summer?

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

The hospital taking in Britons from hantavirus-hit ship - six years after being used for Covid quarantine
The Merseyside site was last used to isolate those arriving from China at the start of the Covid pandemic.

Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create Britain's largest energy supplier.

Washington correspondents' dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

Smith weighs in on Maroons debate
Queensland legend Cameron Smith has backed Sam Walker to make his State of Origin debut at halfback after Tom Dearden was ruled out.

Hunt reveals No.7 hopes for final season
Broncos veteran Ben Hunt reveals he wants to play halfback for the club in what will likely be his final season in the NRL in 2027.