Battles reported in east Rafah as Israel reopens key aid crossing | BBC News

There has been fighting and bombardment on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Israel said the Kerem Shalom crossing had reopened for aid. T...

How this Finland city is trying to become carbon neutral | BBC News

Finland’s city Lahti was once a polluted industrial town, but over the past couple of decades it has transformed itself. The city, which is home to approx...

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TikTok files free speech lawsuit in the US | BBC News

TikTok has filed a lawsuit aiming to block a US law that would ban the app in the country – unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company. The social media...

Ukraine hit by 'massive' attack on energy grid | BBC News

Ukrainian energy infrastructure has been targeted overnight in a "massive" overnight Russian missile and drone attack, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said....

US says it paused shipment of bombs for Israel over Rafah concerns | BBC News

The US last week paused a bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with a major ground operation in Rafah, southern Gaza, a senior administr...

China’s President Xi Jinping gets red carpet welcome on visit to Serbia | BBC News

President Xi Jinping has arrived in Serbia, as the European country strengthens its political and economic ties with China. Red flags lined the route from Be...

NRL: Kiwis star Joseph Manu outlines All Blacks hopes after sealing Japanese rugby union switch

The 27-year-old is trading the NRL for Japan in 2025.

Darts sensation Luke Littler headed to New Zealand in star-studded lineup for Hamilton World Series leg

Eight of the world's best players will head to Hamilton in August.

Mexico murders: Parents of surfing brothers Callum and Jake Robinson speak of their heartbreak

Mexican police discovered a campsite covered in blood when looking for the murdered men.

Mexico murders: ‘Shine brighter’ in memory of murdered sons - parents

Mexican police discovered a campsite covered in blood when looking for the murdered men.

What happened when China's leader Xi Jinping met France's President Macron? | BBC News

Xi Jinping has hailed "new vistas" in China's relationship with France on his first trip to Europe in five years.He will also meet European Commission Presid...

Waikato surfers progress at World Junior Championships in El Salvador

Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.

World Athletics U20 Championships: Waikato athletes named in initial NZ team

Madeleine Waddell has earned selection for both the women’s 400m and 400m hurdles.

Blokart pilots take on the world at Las Vegas

The dry Ivanpah Lake is one of the best places in the world for blokarting.

Black Caps and White Ferns cricket World Cup matches to screen on Sky Sport

The Black Caps and White Ferns will chase silverware on Sky Sport for the next five years.

Shearing: Australian Jeanine Kimm sets world record and breaks stereotypes

Kimm established a ground-breaking eight-hour merino ewes world record.

Bird flu: One disease, half a billion birds and now mammals. How scared should we be?

The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.