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‘I ain’t nicked nothing ... yet’: British retailers at a loss over shoplifting epidemic

From the infamous ‘Hamster’ of Greggs to my local Sainsburys, Britain has seen a surge of low-level thefts

'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris

Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth week.

Trump refuses to accuse Russia of breaking energy ceasefire, says Ukraine 'hit sites the day before'

According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kremlin attacked six energy facilities on Oct. 11, injuring 33 people across the country.

'Even isolated Shahed strikes cause power and water outages' — Zelensky criticizes Kyiv's preparedness for Russian attacks

Zelensky said he had begun consultations on urgent security and administrative measures to address the situation and accelerate the implementation of Kyiv's resilience plan.

Behind Jacinda Ardern's Hosking decision and why she stayed silent as hate grew

The strategist behind the Covid-era slogan "Team of 5 Million" and the daily 1pm lockdown briefings has written a new book.

China denies US allegation of malicious cyber activity in the Pacific

But China has rejected the United States' claim as "disinformation" and politically motivated.

Election 2026 live: Double debate day as dust settles from multi

Qiulae Wong has cemented Opportunity Party's place as a true contender for the title of kingmaker.

NZDF tenders for new $20 million polar drone

The planned polar drone would send back data from its sensors to the NZDF, maritime security agencies and international partners.

Shane Jones says Bendigo-Ophir fast

Shane Jones said the fast-track process was moving slower than he expected.

Letters: Rather than shouting down their opponents, political leaders should let us decide which policies we support

'It's not a hardship at all' - how plasma donations make a real difference

The Blood Service is forecasting the country's plasma stock will reach critical levels and is calling for 25,000 donations by the end of November.

National's claim foreign aid increased by 26% 'incorrect', Winston Peters says

A spokesperson for the foreign minister says the "much more modest" increase, adjusted for inflation, was around 10 percent, but National is sticking by the higher number.

Erica Stanford hits out at union president after Teaching Council sex offender report

Erica Stanford says there was a "rotten culture" inside the Teaching Council that allowed a sex offender to continue teaching.

Social housing development offers residents ability to use electric cars

Two dozen apartments in Auckland's Glen Eden will next month become home to people on the Ministry of Social Development's housing register.

Kingmaker in waiting? Opportunity's Qiulae Wong makes her mark in debate

Analysis - Winston Peters has spent three decades perfecting the art of being kingmaker. But last night, there were signs of a changing of the guard.

Calgary police call for 73% boost in capital funding for infrastructure, technology investments

The Calgary Police Service is asking for a significant capital funding increase in the upcoming four-year budget.

Mapping the genetics of a giant: New research decodes bison DNA

New research decoding their DNA is helping to shed light on how the collapse and slow, scattered return of herds to the landscapes they once dominated has forever changed the mighty species.

Ford Canada CEO receives honorary degree at Georgian College convocation

Bev Goodman was honoured along with 168 graduates from college's Automotive Business programs on Thursday