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The bird at the centre of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
A marine heat wave has killed approximately half of Alaska's common murre population, marking the largest recorded die-off of a single species in modern history, research has found.

South Korea's acting president faces impeachment as Yoon set for trial
South Korea's acting president faces an impeachment vote, intensifying a political crisis as the Constitutional Court meets for its first hearing on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declared on 3 December.

Police hunting driver who dragged woman 10m in mall carpark robbery
The incident took place at an Auckland mall on Sunday, December 1.

Liverpool will 'stay humble' - but lead at top 'feels different'
Mohamed Salah says it "feels different" as Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester and move seven points clear at the top.

Murder investigation after Boxing Day death in Newtownards
Two women, aged 58 and 33, and a 36-year-old man have been arrested over the death of a 50-year-old man.

'My house was so out of control, I felt ashamed'
A mother says a charity has changed her life after helping her declutter and clean her home.

The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time
For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

Quiz of the Year, Part 2: What made horses run wild through central London?
Were you paying attention to what was happening in the world in April, May and June?

The cafe helping prisoners escape a life of crime
Former prisoner Lee Jack says the cafe he worked at while on day release helped to turn his life around.

Machine guns and pistols among firearms lost by MoD
More than 700 phones, laptops and USB sticks were also lost or stolen over the past two years.

'Dating for homes saved me Ł20,000 on holidays'
Home exchanges give travellers the chance to experience someone else's way of life abroad.

Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician
Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average New Zealand tradie.

Air NZ's most watched list
Air New Zealand's tally of their most popular in-flight viewing for the year shows their passengers want their ride comfortable, but their viewing full of thrills and spills.

Government coy on police plan to target 'at risk' children for social investment
The "prevention support" would be targeted at primary school-age children, but the police minister will not say if the idea is being progressed.

Fishermen warn industry at risk of being 'crushed'
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation said EU deals and offshore wind expansion could put hundreds of jobs at risk.

'I work alone in my pub because of staff shortages'
Hotel and restaurants say they are struggling to attract enough staff.

'I'm 27, and my disability admin feels like a full-time job'
Sofia Brizio, who lives in Cardiff, said she can spend four hours a day on "disability admin".

National Trust warns UK's most precious heritage at risk from extreme weather
A blurring of the distinctions between seasons is also a challenge for insects and their predators.

Charities to get Ł15m to save surplus farm food
Cash could be used for new technology or to provide training to more staff, the government says.

Ukraine captures injured North Korean soldier, says Seoul
The soldier is thought to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.