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Samoan love song makes history at the 2026 Silver Scroll Awards
LALEILEI, meaning 'beautiful', marks the first time a song written entirely in Gagana Samoa has won New Zealand's most prestigious songwriting award.

Who won big at the 61st annual APRA Silver Scroll Awards?
From pop to screen scoring, the 61st APRA Silver Scroll Awards celebrated Aotearoa’s finest songwriters and composers. Here are all the winners.

'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?

Struijk has red card shown after VAR intervention overturned
The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk against Sunderland is overturned.

Watch: Hong Kong crowds queue to see Van Gogh painting unveiled for first time in 60 years
Châtaigniers en fleurs, also known as Chestnut Trees in Blossom, is expected to receive record bids at auction this weekend.

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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says
Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.

Watch: What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine
BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.

Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

Ever wanted to train your own AI? This free Google tool makes it easy
Sure, we all use AI in our everyday lives now, but what about taking a crack at training your own? Google Labs has a really cool project called Teachable Machine, which allows you to create and train your own basic AI model. The best part? You don’t need to know...

Rams player suspended for punch & kicker cut by club
The fallout from the Los Angeles Rams' defeat by the Buffalo Bills continues as offensive lineman Alaric Jackson is suspended for punching an opponent while kicker Harrison Mevis is released.

Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his government.

Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.

Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.

Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, as Starlink restrictions affect front line
Critical energy infrastructure is hit, as Ukraine says speed restrictions of Elon Musk's Starlink are disrupting battlefield missions.

Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.