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HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday. Source link
Lisa Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator
Report finds that new football regulator David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to the culture secretary. Source link
Kiwis and Jillaroos triumph at Pacific Championships
New Zealand’s men and Australia’s women triumph at the Pacific Championships with decisive victories in Parramatta. Source link
UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment. Source link
Valuable lessons and tough losses – world number one Sabalenka's 2025
How some self-reflection on a mid-season holiday helped Aryna Sabalenka go from near-misses to year-end number one. Source link
The president blamed for shattering Tanzania's aura of stability
The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union. Source link
BBC on Luzon Island as super typhoon nears Philippines
Typhoon Fung Wong will bring sustained winds of 185 km/h (155mph) and torrential rain to several areas on Sunday. Source link
Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins
A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks. Source link
Ogier cuts Evans' WRC lead before Saudi finale
Elfyn Evans will take a World Rally Championship lead of just three points into the final round of the season after rival Sebastien Ogier wins Rally Japan. Source link
Farrell savours long-awaited debut after career 'lifeline'
Ireland centre Tom Farrell says he was determined to make the most of his long-awaited Test debut in Saturday’s win over Japan. Source link