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German inflation to rise in July after fuel tax cut ends

Ministry for Regulation recommends legalising plug-in solar
The ministry says its recommendations will speed up processing times and lower costs for solar uptake.

Six charged after Wairoa drug and gang operation
Wairoa Police, the Eastern District Gang Disruption Unit, tactical officers and specialist police staff executed eight search warrants during the operation.

Northland Expressway deal signed, construction to begin within months
Detailed design and early works on the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway are expected to begin in the coming months after the Government signed New Zealand’s largest public-private partnership.

Milestone moment for O'Connor with Glasgow gold
Team Northern Ireland heptathlete Kate O'Connor tells BBC Sport NI of her joy at winning the event at the Commonwealth Games as she collects her first senior outdoor gold medal.

Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.

Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress
Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."

Major incident declared over coastal heath fire in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.

The Papers: 'Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla'
Drought leaves UK parched and a "dinghy flotilla" crossing the English Channel lead Thursday's papers.

Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.

How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.

Nine more people charged in relation to brawl outside Palmerston North court
Police had already arrested one man in relation to an altercation two weeks ago that left one person in critical condition at the entrance of the courthouse.

Would you trade workplace perks for extra annual leave?
Free coffee, staff discounts and the occasional catered lunch can make a workplace more enjoyable, but would you give them up for a few extra days away from the job?

Rehabbed sea turtle dies after suspected boat propeller strike in Auckland
The turtle had spent two years recovering before being released back into the wild, only to be found fatally injured off the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.

Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.

Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.

I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

He watched the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley aged 16 - no day since has matched it
Kenneth Farrington shares his memories of the 1966 World Cup Final, 60 years on.

Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.