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Enchanter fishing boat tragedy trial: Everything you need to know ahead of the upcoming trial
It was meant to be the ultimate adventure, instead five friends died after a rogue 10m wave capsized the boat. Now, the trial against the skipper and owner begins.

Nubia stacks up as a flip phone with a bargain price
The Nubia Flip 5G isn’t the most value-packed phone, but it is a competent folding device at half the price of the competition.

Black Ferns Sevens beat Fiji in semi
The Black Ferns beat Fiji in their semifinal in Singapore and will play the final on Sunday night.

Human Rights Review Tribunal orders police to pay sexual assault complainant $50,000
A sexual assault complainant spent years trying to extract information from the police to find out why their alleged attacker was never charged.

'Embarrassing' Burnley 'doomed' after heavy loss
Burnley's 12th defeat at home this season means they are five points adrift of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with two games remaining.

'Bullies inspired me to run 1,000 marathons'
Steve Edwards, known as 'The Godfather', hopes to set a new world record.

Inside a 'peaceful and proud' Gaza protest camp at a UK university
Students tell the BBC why they're occupying their campus in protest against the war in Gaza.

Why Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland
Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell.

Spaghetti measure? Dog toy? What is this Roman object found on a hill?
Historian and broadcaster Dr Jonathan Foyle gives his take on suggestions put forward by BBC website users.

What to watch: Scream Queens
Sorority girls are terrorised by a serial killer in this campy, satirical slasher. Jogai Bhatt explains why Scream Queens is worth a watch.

What is Qi2? Universal wireless charging, with magnets, is almost here
The new standard, based on Apple’s MagSafe, will soon work with iPhones, Androids and other devices.

Why North Korea's latest propaganda bop is a huge TikTok hit
When North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un released his latest song two weeks ago, surely he couldn't have foreseen it becoming a hit on TikTok.

Riding for Rocks Rd
Around 100 cyclists staged a show of pedal power along Nelson’s main waterfront route to protest the Government’s removal of redevelopment funding.

Dozens arrested in weekend of Gaza protests on United States university campuses
Police in riot gear have cuffed pro-Palestinian protesters with zip-ties as campuses brace for more turmoil during graduation.

Wilson and Jones to meet in Crucible final
Kyren Wilson claims a comfortable 17-11 win over David Gilbert to reach his second World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre.

Your pictures on the theme of 'moonlight'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports
The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.

Defeat for Tory mayor Street and sword ban pledge
Sunday's papers focus on Conservative losses in the mayoral elections.

Why mortgage rates are going up, not down
The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.

How the NHS has run out of jobs for new doctors
The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job?