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BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegations
It comes after reports of an internal investigation into allegations of bullying.

China could be major beneficiary of New Zealand's move on Cook Islands - security expert
A Massey University security and defence observer says the New Zealand government's tactic of trying to punish partners over their decision-making is short-sighted.

Man City fined Ł1m for repeatedly delaying kick-off
Manchester City are fined over Ł1m by the Premier League after repeatedly kicking-off late in matches last season.

Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead
It's the latest twist in a cat-and-mouse confrontation between the government and Hungary's LGBTQ community.

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery
Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers
Three people are accused of exploiting dozens of workers in the heart of champagne country.

At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics
It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.

MP behind assisted dying bill confident it will pass
MPs are preparing for an historic vote on a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their own lives.

Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts
The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week.

Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?
Britain is almost certain to be affected if the US gets involved - but what role could it play?

‘Much tougher than me’: Bula hails Tigers’ latest fullback signing
Wests Tigers No.1 Jahream Bula will be joined at Concord by his wife, Aaliyah, who will play for the club’s NRLW side this season.

Lenovo’s RTX-powered laptop with 32GB RAM is $400 off
If you want a jack-of-all-trades laptop that you can use for work, fun, and gaming without paying a fortune, then you should definitely check out the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i which’s $400 off right now. Usually available for $1,900, you can get this one home for $1,500 at Best Buy. There are so many things to love about this laptop, starting with the gorgeous 16-inch 3.2K display with a high resolution of 3200×2000. Even better, this is an IPS panel with vivid colors and dark blacks. The cherry on top, however, is the fact that it has an insane 1200 nits of brightness so you’ll be able to use it indoors and outdoors just fine. It’s going to be an absolute powerhouse whether you want to work or play your favorite games. There’s an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor on board, alongside 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, so you’ll breeze through any task. Throw in the 1TB SSD and you have the perfect laptop recipe. When it comes to gaming, you’ll have to rely on the RTX 4060 GPU. Sure, it’s not one of the newer models, but it will do the job just fine so you can play your favorite games for years to come. Don’t miss out on this $400 discount at Best Buy and get the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i for just $1,500 sooner rather than later. Powerful laptop for $400 off sounds fantasticBuy now at Best Buy

Fire and Emergency on standby for flight into Hawke's Bay Airport
Three crews are at the airport as a precaution, a FENZ manager says.

Dozens fall ill in heat at Royal Ascot
One person was taken to hospital on day two of the event, racecourse officials confirm.

'This is it - time for England to be winners'
England's series against India, which begins on Friday, starts a era-defining 10-game spell for captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

PCs who put spit hood on 90-year-old face hearing
Two serving PCs and a former officer will face gross misconduct hearings.

Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'
Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home.

Student who drugged and raped 10 women jailed for at least 24 years
Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped women in London and China, has been called "one of the most prolific predators" in the UK.

'I was lying in bed... The ceiling fell in': At the scene of Israeli hospital hit by Iran strike
A hospital in the Israeli town of Beersheba was hit as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at the country.

Search for bush-loving Auckland teen enters fifth day
Alexander, 15, was last seen Waiatarua area after he failed to come home as expected on Monday night.