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Rubio warns if it's not possible to end the war in Ukraine, US needs to 'move on'
"We need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable," he told reporters.

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market
For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may soon dry up.

Watch: Lightning strikes Auckland’s Sky Tower during ‘so loud’ thunderstorm
The thunder that followed the strike shook the people filming from a building some distance away.

Auckland thunderstorms: Power outages, rattling houses as 750 lightning strikes hit
'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many.

Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London Marathon
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich pulls out of the London Marathon, along with defending champion Peres Jepchirchir.

One dead after protests against KFC branches in Pakistan
Protesters, angry at the war in Gaza, have claimed KFC is a symbol of the United States and its ally Israel.

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'
Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday.

British man, 27, killed by avalanche in French Alps
The man was near the roadside at the Val Thorens resort when he was swept 15 metres (50ft) in an avalanche, officials say.

Eurostar trains hit by delays ahead of Easter weekend
Eurostar says the delays were caused by an "overhead power issue" with several trains between Paris or Brussels and London affected.

‘What can we do?’: Their favourite son now a Sun, Tigers seek to stem bleeding of Indigenous talent
Richmond’s investment in Indigenous talent was a cornerstone of their golden era. A few short years later, Daniel Rioli is playing against them, and Indigenous player numbers are falling at the Tigers and across the AFL.

Family, police concerned for missing man who vanished from Auckland Airport
Kory-Dean Wirihana's family have pleaded for information on his whereabouts.

How Silver Fern bounced back from toughest setback of career
Silver Ferns midcourter fell to the floor in agony in June with sickening knee injury. Ten months on, she’s set for her long awaited return.

Ex-Cyclone Tam weather live: Flights cancelled and delayed overnight due to Auckland storm
Aucklanders are assessing any damage to properties after widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms battered the region overnight.

O'Sullivan to overcome 'stage fright' to face Carter at Crucible
Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will overcome "stage fright" to take on Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.

Watch: Windows smashed and homes pockmarked by giant hail in Nebraska
Footage captures large hailstones breaking several building and car windows in Fremont, Nebraska.

'We barricaded both doors': Fear and chaos at Florida State University
As alarms blared across campus, students hid under tables and barricaded themselves in classrooms.

Senior police officer sacked for sexual misconduct
Tom Simons engaged in sexual behaviour without consent, a misconduct hearing finds.

Fast-food chain praises Katy Perry after 'can we send her back' space tweet
The fast-food chain says it has no ill-will for Perry, after snide tweets about her trip to space went viral.

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks
The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary
The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual.