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David Cameron loses Syria war vote
British PM David Cameron has lost a vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes, a stunning defeat after his government was poised to join the US in strikes.
British PM David Cameron has lost a vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes, a stunning defeat after his government was poised to join the US in strikes.
A public appeal for Britain to open its doors to an unlimited number of New Zealanders has been backed by those already in the country.
The old postman’s path is a thrilling journey that zigzags along the coast and over a mountain pass, discovers Mark Rowe.
Serious concerns have been raised about the punishing hours endured by interns at London City investment banks after the death of a young Bank of America Merrill Lynch employee.
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A former English beauty queen has travelled from her New Zealand home to the scene of a crowning glory that helped launch her glamour career 40 years ago.
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Mark Lilley is arrested in his villa near Malaga.
One of the radio DJs linked to the suicide of a British nurse after a prank call is accusing her employer of failing to maintain a safe workplace.
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Cameras 'swanning' around courtrooms in England will see judges 'heckled' the UK's top judge believes, citing NZ as a bad precedent.
Swan uppers on the Thames are very bespoke, and very thirsty, observes Kevin Pillay.
From Spike Milligan to William the Conqueror, Graham Reid finds southeast England steeped in history.
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