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Prince Harry to return to UK for Invictus Games anniversary
The Duke of Sussex will appear at a major event - the first he has attended in the UK for some time.

Pacific news in brief for April 29
A round-up of news from arounnd the region, including concerns about media freedom in PNG.

Australian prime minister describes domestic violence as a 'national crisis' after protests

'Triple check' your Amazon box: Cat accidentally mailed to California
A US family has been reunited with their pet cat after she was accidentally mailed hundreds of miles to California with a package return.

'I was in awe of him ': Poet Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at age 86
Friend Dame Fiona Kidman called the prolific writer and poet the wittiest and most generous man anyone could ever meet.

Spark Finance extends standby facility
Spark Finance Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary of Spark New Zealand Limited (“Spark”) that carries out the borrowing activities for the Spark group

Paramount Board Weighs Removing CEO Amid Sale Talks, WSJ says

Tech Tycoon’s Family Office Bets on AI to Prop $10 Billion Fund

Children hungry after school meals, says commissioner
A "snapshot" survey by Wales' children's commissioner found many children wanted more food at lunch.

Ex-Scotland captain Hogg 'resets' in rehab after arrest
Stuart Hogg says he has "reset" at a rehabilitation clinic after being arrested and charged last month.

Haaland 'probably the difference' in title race
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland said it was "good to be back" after scoring to help his side to victory against Nottingham Forest.

A president declared an emergency over rape. What happened next?
Despite Sierra Leone declaring sexual violence a national emergency, perpetrators are rarely punished.

Disability benefit system unsustainable and needs change, says government
Disability payments that help with extra living costs could be scrapped in favour of more tailored support as the government looks at overhauling the benefits system Proposals include disabilities.

Woman arrested over hit and run death of Papatoetoe teen
Kaea Conan Matua was killed on 8 March.

Intel Russia reports zero revenue in 2023 — now only one employee remains

World Central Kitchen to resume aid in Gaza following fatal airstrike

UNC students put tents back up on quad after hours of pro-Palestine protests

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India

House of cards - Solomon Islands coalitions on shaky ground
The Governor General of Solomon Islands is in the process of informing all elected members of parliament in the capital Honiara important dates and times pertaining to election of the prime minister.

Young people no longer have hope, says Hanif Kureshi
The award-winning novelist's book, The Buddha of Suburbia, has been adapted for the stage.

Australia's new Pacific Engagement Visa registration opens on 3 June
The program will use an online ballot to select participants, who can then apply for permanent residency annually.

Musk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue Boost

Nigeria secures $600 million Maersk investment in seaport infrastructure

Oil prices pare gains on U.S. inflation concerns

Saracens defeat Bristol to claim Allianz Cup
Saracens produced a clinical second-half performance to win the Allianz Cup with a 31-17 victory over Bristol Bears at Shaftsbury Park.

O'Sullivan closing in on Crucible quarter-final spot
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a strong start to his last-16 match against Wales' Ryan Day.

World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza
The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.