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Collision course: Russian captain faces manslaughter charge after crash
Vladimir Motin due to appear in court, officials reveal details of dead crew member.

Julia Donaldson: J.K. Rowling? I am the bestselling author in the UK
Times: The Gruffalo author talks about life after losing her husband.

King expresses ‘deepest affection’ for Canada after Trump annexation threat
The US president has repeatedly floated the idea of absorbing Canada as their 51st state.

‘Exploited and abused’: UN judge’s shocking modern slavery conviction
Lydia Mugambe forced a young woman to work as her maid for free.

‘Nasty’: Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU wine amid escalating trade tensions
The EU plans tariffs on US$28b in US goods, including whiskey.

King sends message as sacked UK High Commissioner Phil Goff prepares to leave London
Goff is expected to leave the UK this weekend.

We were tricked into sexual relationships with police officers
Times: They were young activists. They didn't know their boyfriends were undercover cops.

Fangs for the memories: Partner walks out, leaving 70 snakes behind
Volunteers discovered dehydrated snakes, with 20 dead in bags in a freezer.

‘Living the dream’: Video of tragic siblings before Kiwi teen stabbed sister to death
Dad said they were 'living the dream' before a brutal murder plunged him into a nightmare.

Nationality of cargo ship captain revealed after US military tanker collision
The master of the MV Solong was arrested on Tuesday after it collided with an oil tanker.

‘Hell will roll out the red carpet’: Grieving dad’s harrowing words to crossbow killer
Murderer Kyle Clifford refused to appear in court, citing his paralysis.

'Shocking, brutal killing': Kiwi teen's confession after murdering sister
He brutally stabbed his sister to death. Minutes later he told authorities why he did it.

Arrest made in North Sea ship collision as fire leaves one missing
The UK Coastguard rescued 36 people, including all crew from the Stena Immaculate.

Man Utd unveils ambitious new $4.5b stadium plans
Manchester United plans a new 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford.

‘Canada will win this fight’: Carney’s challenge to Trump
Carney faces potential elections by October amid rising tensions.

Crashed container ship carrying toxic cargo
Stena Immaculate leaked 35 million litres of jet fuel into the sea.

Amazon reveals gender of the next James Bond
Pierce Brosnan insists the next James Bond must remain British amid Amazon's takeover.

‘Carnage’ expected as more countries adopt electronic travel checks
A new acronym, and possible new hassle, for some Kiwi travellers to be aware of.

‘Went through a hell of a lot with me’: How Trump’s words reveal what he really thinks about Putin
Trump praised Putin, calling him 'a very smart guy' and 'a cunning person'.

‘Uncertain times’: In break with tradition, King Charles urges unity amid global tensions
Charles hosted Zelenskyy and invited Trump for a second state visit.

The worst late-night snacks for your health (and what to swap them with)
Late-night snacks often lead to blood sugar spikes, crashes and adrenaline responses.