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Warning SEN children face 'cliff edge' after school
Caleb White is one of many children who face a 'bleak' future when they leave school, says his mum.

‘If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky’
England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.

The options facing US Supreme Court on Trump immunity
The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine presidential power.

Capt Sir Tom's family home on sale for Ł2.25m
The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.

Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store
Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.

Hero teacher restrained school stabber, says brother
A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Cavalry horses in serious condition after bolting
Three soldiers injured when their horses bolted are expected to make a full recovery, the Army said.

Toyota and Nissan pair up with Tencent and Baidu for China AI arms race

Up to 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia

Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack - HRW

India's poll panel seeks responses to complaints against Modi, Rahul Gandhi

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Gaza hostage's parents urge him to 'stay strong' after new video
Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was abducted on 7 October last year.

The ‘treasure’ plant mistaken for algae in Marlborough Sounds
A seagrass still found in the region is in global decline and many don't know of its importance, a coastal scientist says.

World-first child autism clinic trialled in Wellington
A world-first child autism clinic is being trialled in Wellington, providing support to families of children under five years old identified with signs of autism.

Could an MP present the Today programme?
Nick looks into a question about which programmes MPs should be allowed to present.

Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.

Why is it so cold?
Why has the weather felt so wintry recently, and when can we expect a change to something warmer?

'Stay strong,' parents tell Gaza hostage after video
Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted on 7 October.

Paris's Moulin Rouge loses windmill sails overnight
The cause of the sails' collapse from the roof of the world famous cabaret club is not yet clear.

Ex-senior boss van den Bogerd 'truly sorry' for Post Office scandal
Angela van den Bogerd, who handled complaints about the bug-prone Horizon system, is giving evidence to the inquiry.

Climate change and human rights: How a landmark legal victory in Europe could affect NZ
Analysis - A seven-year campaign by a group of over 2000 Swiss women recently ended. The decision has made waves in Europe. Might its ripples reach New Zealand's shores?

Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack - HRW
Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

Jimmy Barnes- 'I've grown up a hell of a lot!'
Barnes will venture to Aotearoa in the last week of July on his 'Hell of a Time' tour celebrating 30 years of his album Flesh and Wood.

Manslaughter guilty plea for fatal fight over messy kitchen
A man who tried to break up a fight over a messy kitchen ended up being fatally stabbed in the neck, while another man was stabbed in the shoulder.