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Musician cancels Fringe show after theft of irreplaceable instruments
Sachie Mikawa has cancelled two shows following the theft of instruments she inherited from her late father.

Flights cancelled, delayed as fog restrictions hit Auckland Airport
The disruptions have affected a number of domestic flights.

Gisborne urged to prepare for possible flooding, slips during wet day for the North Island
Gisborne has been urged to be ready for flooding and slips as the North Island is set for rather wet transition to the weekend.

Optimum Communications (OPTU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Intuitive Machines Quietly Jumped 20% Last Week. Is the Market Finally Waking Up to This Space Stock?

Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m
Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m.

Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.

How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban
Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.

Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?
The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026.

Five key takeaways from results day 2026
Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.

White House recruits security firms to hack overseas cybercriminals
Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyber attacks.

All Blacks coach reveals when Richie Mo’unga might play
Dave Rennie made it clear he expects the playmaker to start pushing for selection after arriving in South Africa.

Things are looking up for AI infrastructure companies, for now

Google becomes latest company to raise prices thanks to memory shortage

Philips, Shell targeted by hacking group

GB teenager Nowacki wins dramatic European gold
British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

LIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship
LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

'Living in temporary accommodation has taken a huge toll on my family'
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.

Person fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bear
Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".

Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.

'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results
A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.

Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal
Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru gave their victims the drug GBL to render them unconscious.