Rachel Reeves faces questions over political judgment after winter fuel U-turn

A second "run it straight" contest, Up the Guts, has been cancelled a day after a similar event was pulled. Organiser Kimami Ngaluafe announced on social media that the scheduled event in Glen Innes on May 25 was halted after Auckland Council intervened with Barfoot & Thompson Stadium. Ngaluafe stated that while the council claimed they were not doing anything wrong, they simply disapproved of the event. Full Article

Watch: 'Turn the lights down' - how the Trump-Ramaphosa meeting took an unexpected turnDonald Trump confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, supported by right-wing Afrikaner groups, who praised Trump's focus on issues like farm murders. While Trump highlighted the opposition EFF party's controversial song, Ramaphosa defended South Africa's democracy and the EFF's constitutional rights, emphasizing the need for unity in addressing national challenges. Critics argue that the Afrikaner lobby's actions reflect a lack of patriotism,...

Coco2, marketed as the world’s first coconut-powder–based infant formula, has issued an urgent recall for its Stage 1 Infant Formula, Stage 2 Follow-on Formula, and Stage 3 Toddler Drink, all with an expiry date of 01/2027, due to incorrect feeding instructions. Food Standards Australia and New Zealand advises consumers to return the products for a refund and seek medical advice if concerned about their health. For further information, consumers can contact SSM International Pty Ltd...

Summary Paul Stirling made history as the first Irish batter to score 10,000 international runs during Ireland's commanding 124-run victory over the West Indies in Dublin. Stirling contributed 54 runs, while Andy Balbirnie's outstanding 112 helped set a total of 303/6 for Ireland. Barry McCarthy's impressive bowling figures of 4/32 led to the West Indies being bowled out for 179, securing Ireland a 1-0 lead in the series. Full Article

Attending a Death Over Dinner event, the writer discovered that discussing the often-taboo subject of death with strangers over Indian vegetarian food was unexpectedly therapeutic. This experience allowed her to confront her grief and begin the mourning process for her late father, who had passed away a year prior. Ultimately, the event served as a cathartic space for reflection and emotional healing, highlighting the importance of open conversations about loss. Full Article

Liam O'Hanna, a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert on November 21, 2022, which contravenes the 2000 Terrorism Act. The charge follows an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command after video footage of the incident surfaced online. The band's confrontational style and political statements have led to cancellations of shows, a public debate on artistic...