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Just how dangerous is Europe’s rising far right?

New York Times: Anti-immigration parties with fascist roots are now mainstream.

Having children is not the only option: NZ women on being childfree

What it's like to be childfree in NZ, and the new book exploring the subject.

'No one else can beat Trump': Sex, drugs, politics and the rise of the next Kennedy

Times: The former heroin addict, anti-vaxxer, and nephew of JFK is running for president.

Israel, Gaza and the law on starvation in war

New York Times: According to the law, what constitutes a war crime?

'The sales team don't have email?': One man's journey into the dark heart of NZ's telcos

OPINION: Greg Bruce's attempts to buy a new phone are not helped by NZ's telcos.

Thousands of Americans believe Covid vaccines harmed them. Is anyone listening?

NY Times: Some scientists fear that patients with real injuries are being denied help.

My lunch at the world’s poshest all-you-can-eat buffet

Times: With limitless lobster and foie gras, this buffet has a seven-month waiting list.

‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation

Big read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.

Nicolas Hamilton: Growing up in the shadow of my brother Lewis

Times: Overcoming addiction and cerebral palsy to take his place on the starting grid.

Victoria Beckham on turning 50: ‘Ageing? It is what it is’

Times: The Spice Girl turned fashion designer on a milestone birthday.

Confessions of a sleepwalker: ‘I’ve woken up in strangers’ beds’

Times: A lifelong habit has landed one woman in some awkward night-time fixes.

Trapped and starving, two families in Gaza Strip try to keep their children alive

New York Times: For those living in Gaza every day is a race against time.

'I challenged it and I have the scars': Liz Truss on being swiftly ejected as PM

FT: UK's shortest-serving PM on being ejected from offer and battling the 'deep state'.

Bird flu is infecting more mammals. What does that mean for us?

New York Times: Scientists working to quickly asses how much risk it poses to humans.

Taylor Swift has given fans a lot. Is it finally too much?

NYT: A new (and previously unthinkable) feeling is in the air: Taylor Swift fatigue.

Fat activist Virginia Sole-Smith is inspiring and infuriating her followers

NYT: Sole-Smith's book on diet culture and parenting has propelled her into the spotlight.