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Election live: Two weeks to go til election day
Follow our daily live coverage of all the happening on the 2026 election campaign trail.

Leclerc fastest from Antonelli in US GP practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix.

White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.

Man dies after car crashes into Lidl supermarket
West Midlands Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene with others requiring treatment.

Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?
The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.

GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.

Bayern Munich manager Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.

Meghan statement offers answers after years of questions about her relationship with father
Today, without exactly using the word, Meghan claimed vindication.

Watch: Trees ripped up as Storm Austen batters Britain
The first named storm of the season brought powerful gusts to Jersey, and in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy
You’re about as good a winger as we’ve seen. You do things we’ve never witnessed done on the football field. If you don’t play for the Wallabies next year, you’ll be missed.

Kenya's Jepchirchir wins Sydney Marathon
Peres Jepchirchir is the first woman home in the 2026 Sydney Marathon.

Cyclist wanted as witness after Blenheim fatal crash
The collision took place between a car and a truck at the intersection of Wither and Howick Roads.

Wade equals Prem try-scoring record as Newcastle beat Sale
Christian Wade equals Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record with a 101st score as Newcastle post their first league win of their season against Sale.

Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79
A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.

Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old
The family lawyer says an allegation of shoplifting "does not warrant the death" of a child.

Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.

Watch: Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'
The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.

From 2am starts to Doctor Who: The unstoppable force chasing an elusive Cox Plate
Day spas, power naps and the occasional jaunt to Sicily: iconic trainer Gai Waterhouse is as effervescent as ever as she seeks her first Cox Plate.

If you want to win an election, these voters will help a lot
Elderly people are far more likely to vote than young New Zealanders, which is why Labour, National and NZ First moved quickly this week to secure the vote.