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Equity vs equality? Why educators and health experts say understanding the difference matters
While equality focuses on treating people the same, equity asks whether everyone has the same opportunity to thrive in the first place.

United States v Paraguay - FIFA World Cup
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between United States v Paraguay in Inglewood.

Two youths arrested in wake of ‘huge amount’ of vehicle thefts in small town
Police executed two search warrants in Turangi and Taupo this week after about 35 vehicle thefts were reported across the area.

Why Rocket Lab Stock Plummeted Today

8x8 (EGHT) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know

Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations
Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian establishment.

Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.

UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.

'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever
Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.

'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match
The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

Fog restrictions lift after morning of disruption at Auckland Airport
Forty-nine flights have been either cancelled or delayed so far.

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on North Shore
The accident happened in Wairau Valley on Friday night.

‘Defy definition’: Hundreds gather to protest against bill defining man and woman
People of all ages were spotted in the crowd carrying signs and transgender flags in defiance of the bill.

How pets push our buttons but enrich our lives
Animals can be loyal lifelong companions yet test us in ways we'd never imagined.

The Hidden Supply Chain Behind Every SpaceX Launch

Why Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Is Trading Lower Today

US blocks foreign access to Anthropic's most advanced AI models, Axios reports

Boulter stuns Rybakina at Queen's for biggest career win
An inspired Katie Boulter celebrates the biggest win of her career by ranking as she beats world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's semi-finals.

Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team
Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun
Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.

'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree
Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.

The Papers: 'Starmer braced for exodus' and 'Giant of art'
The death of celebrated British artist David Hockney features on many of Saturday's front pages.

Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.