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Ageing space probe deploys radio transmitter it hasn't used since 1981
Voyager 1 is now using a radio transmitter it hasn't relied on since 1981 to stay in contact with its team on Earth.

Flying Fijians name all local players for Scotland
No Europe-based player has been named in the Flying Fijians match-day squad to meet Scotland in Murrayfield on Sunday morning (NZ time).

One person in critical condition after car hits power pole
Four people were involved in the Auckland accident, while Remutaka Hill Rd was closed for a period on Saturday morning.

UN agencies say entire population of Gaza at risk of death

Brazil's federal police charge 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

Australia, US slash limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, but NZ staying put
There are "currently no plans to change" the existing limits, despite warnings the chemicals cause cancer, authorities say.

Lawson qualifies eighth for Brazil sprint as rivalry with Perez grows
The Kiwi RB driver made it to the final stage of qualifying for a Formula 1 sprint race for the first time.

First minister's support for Harris is 'insult' says Trump business
John Swinney called on US voters to back Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the US election.

Ten Hag wishes Man Utd 'trophies and glory' after 'end of dream'
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he wishes the club's fans "nothing but success, trophies and glory" following his sacking on Monday.

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall
The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge.

Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation
Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

Khalife: Prison escape a bid to get put in high security unit
The alleged Iranian spy tells court he attached a sling made of trousers to the bottom of a lorry.

A Wallaby in hiding, Rocky Elsom flees Ireland fearing extradition
The former Australian captain is fighting to clear his name after being sentenced to five years’ jail in France over his time in charge of a famous rugby club.

Arizona prosecutor investigating Trump for saying Cheney should face gunfire
Attorney General Kris Mayes says Trump might have violated state laws that prohibit death threats.

Country Life: Capturing greenhouse gases for farm feed
In a Rotorua lab scientists are cooking up plans to create stockfeed out of greenhouse gases captured from geothermal power stations

29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis

Israel kills senior Hamas leader as Gaza strikes leave over 50 dead

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

Spain flood deaths top 200, hopes fade for missing
The government has deployed another 500 troops to the stricken areas to bolster the 1200 already on site for search, rescue and logistics tasks.

The one cyber threat that keeps the former NSA boss awake at night
Admiral Mike Rogers led both the NSA and the United States Cyber Command, and there’s one issue concerning him more than any other.

Drug dealer murdered man with 'Rambo-style' knife
A jury unanimously found David Sisman guilty of murdering Lee Crewe in Newport.

Mary Ward murder accused denied bail in Dublin
A 31-year-old man charged with the murder of Mary Ward has been denied bail in Dublin.

Piastri on Sao Paulo sprint pole ahead of Norris
Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two in sprint qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed
Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.

How many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?
Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.