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	Chappell Roan didn't know how scared she was until she felt calm in New Zealand Stuff.co.nz - 6 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) The popstar told the crowd at Laneway that it was tough in the United States right now, and that she was scared. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Pedestrian hit and killed on Auckland motorway Stuff.co.nz - 6 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) A pedestrian has died on Auckland’s Southern Motorway Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	'I'm not against it' - Prescod on taking drugs for Enhanced Games BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod gives the clearest indication yet that he will take performance-enhancing drugs as part of the controversial Enhanced Games. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Quiz enters administration for third time BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company`s headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	What is SEND and why are councils struggling to pay for it? BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in early 2026. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals BBCWorld - 6 Feb (BBCWorld) The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General