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Tourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homes
Councillors vote to cut council tax premium, six months after a higher rate of 200% was brought in.

Paqueta wants 'misleading' betting case leaks investigated by FA
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta wants the Football Association to investigate "misleading" leaks about his betting case.

Verstappen to continue giving minimal answers
Max Verstappen says he will continue his stance of giving minimal answers in official Formula 1 news conferences at this weekend’s US Grand Prix.

US fugitive tells Utah court he used alias of Irish orphan
Rossi was extradited from Scotland despite claiming to be an Irish orphan who had never been to the US.

'I was a Directioner - here's what Liam Payne and the band meant to me'
I was a teenage fan before I interviewed Liam Payne as a journalist - this is why the band were so important to young girls.

Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death
Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end of the war
Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.

New Originair flights between Westport and Wellington aim to build business, tourism
The Buller District Council has reached an agreement with Nelson-based Originair, which will start services from 3 January.

Children as young as 10 to be jailed in Australia's Northern Territory
It comes two years after the previous government raised the age to 12.

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

Murder charge laid after man dies in Whangamarino
The 32-year-old accused is due to appear in Manukau District Court.

Trafficking victim now 'lives every day in fear'
Anna, not her real name, was brought to Northern Ireland by a man who forced her into sex work.

GB win women's team pursuit gold at World Championships
Katie Archibald wins gold on her return to racing as she, Megan Barker, Josie Knight and Anna Morris are crowned team pursuit world champions.

Israel kills Hamas leader
And Your Guide to the US Election

Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made
Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.

Beloved Glasgow chef killed in 'wrong way' M6 crash
Jaroslaw Rossa was killed alongside a 33-year-old woman and two boys in the crash in Cumbria on Tuesday.

The Papers: 'Death of Hamas mastermind' and One Direction tribute to 'brother' Liam
Dominating the headlines today is the death of Yahya Sinwar and One Direction singer Liam Payne

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget
It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

The King of Australia's royal tour that nearly didn't happen
Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.

How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

Netflix hikes prices in some countries as growth fades
Netflix announces some price hikes, as growth from password sharing crackdown starts to fade.

Review: A Mistake
New Zealand film A Mistake sees Elizabeth Banks delivering a pitch-perfect performance as a surgeon facing up to a very bad day at the office.

Ladyhawke on trauma in music industry: 'It nearly ended me and my career'
The toll of Phillipa Brown's rise to fame has left her with deep scars and nearly destroyed her life as a musician.