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Skin deep beauty and the pain that goes with it
The Detail - No medical qualifications required - yet technicians in the rapidly expanding beauty industry are dealing with dangerous substances.

Let the games begin - Coalition negotiations underway in Honiara
The polls opened at 7am and will close at 4pm. Over 400,000 Solomon Islanders are expected to exercise their democratic right and vote to elect their national and provincial representatives.

Tate masterpieces displayed in art-iculated lorry
The mobile museum is in Rotherham as part of a roads gallery featuring artists such as Andy Warhol.

Restless Natives actor Vincent Friell dies aged 64
The 64-year-old actor found fame playing a tourist coach robber in the 1985 film.

Welsh National Opera drops shows over funding cuts
Company bosses say tour cutbacks are "unavoidable" amid building financial pressures.

Low lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees
"Hardly any" sheep and beef farmers are breaking even and many will be looking for other uses for their land, agricultural consultant says.

Contractor and consultant bill still high in police and NZTA
The government is pushing to cut spending on contractors and consultants in core areas, but money is still pouring out of non-core areas, according to the latest figures.

World Athletics' prize money at Paris Games goes against Olympic spirit - UCI chief
The decision by World Athletics means opportunities for other sportspeople will disappear, cycling boss says.

Musk’s X Retreats, Pledging to Comply With Brazil Court Orders

Putin talks to Iranian President Raisi on Middle East crisis

Don't let it flow: Tourists to Spain's Catalonia may soon see water restrictions in the dry season

Germany's Hapag-Lloyd sets out expansion strategy up to 2030

8 family members die in Mozambique’s latest capsizing, a week after another killed nearly 100 people

Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF

Nashville Zoo welcomes birth of second ‘critically endangered’ red ruffed lemur

Oil Traders Wager on $250 Price by June as War Risk Escalates

Rory McIlroy: 'I'll play the PGA Tour for the rest of my career'
Rory McIlroy says he will play on the PGA Tour "for the rest of my career" as he quashed rumours of him making a big-money move to LIV Golf.

Flooding at Dubai International Airport, arriving flights diverted due to storm
Flights into Dubai International Airport have been diverted after a storm hit the region.

NZ Energy sector remains top 10 amid global disruption
The latest Energy Trilemma report reveals New Zealand remains in the top ten countries for balancing energy issues, amid significant shifts in global energy markets

BBC commentator sacked after lodging Covid concern
Ian Stringer claims he was "following" Gary Lineker and other stars in his use of social media.

Craft beer: Taranaki back-country spawns 'remarkably different' hops
A Taranaki brewer is excited about the distinctive flavour of beer made from hops grown in the region's hill country.

'Not a big leap' from publisher to broadcaster, Stuff owner insists
The specifics of the Stuff deal to replace Newshub's TV bulletin are yet to be ironed out.

Washing machine have energy-use ratings, will some homes get them too?
Energy efficiency ratings for buildings are on hold, while the government decides whether to intervene to improve the country's housing.

Cricket: Howzat? David Boon wins Boony's test shirt
David Boon has won a cricket club's raffle for David Boon's last Australian test shirt, but it's not what you're thinking.

Togo constitution: Opposition says changes are presidential 'power grab'

28 photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 revolution turned the nation into an Islamic republic

Drought-hit Colombia halts export of electricity to Ecuador

Israeli ambassador warns of strike on Iran's military facilities

EU Report Calls for Telecom Consolidation, Strong Energy Market

Tehran repeats attack warning as Israel opens 'diplomatic offensive'

Defence minister calls for Germany to resist Russian disinformation

Report sees increase in attacks on journalists in Germany in 2023

Tusk: Poland must improve air defences to be 'as secure as Israel'