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    Chinese debate Iran crisis as official and public views diverge
     17 January 2026
    As protests rage in Iran, Chinese netizens are openly debating freedom, repression and global power politics, even as Beijing keeps its criticism focused on Washington.
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    Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died
    17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died... more
    Candace Cameron Bure has endured "really low lows" during her marriage
    17 Jan: The 49-year-old actress has reflected on the "rollercoaster" of her relationship with Valeri Bure - with whom she has Natasha, 27, Lev, 25, and 23-year-old Maksim - and times she has felt "stuck" in their partnership but has accepted the bad moments as "just life".... more
    Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach
    17 Jan: Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach... more
    Evan Peters was "shocked" to find out Jessica Lange is returning to American Horror Story
    17 Jan: The 76-year-old actress is making a comeback over a decade after leaving Ryan Murphy's anthology horror series, and she will be reunited with Evan - who stepped away himself in 2019 - for the highly anticipated 13th season.... more
    The hunt continues for those responsible for a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga yesterday morning - as their victim fights for his life in hospital
    17 Jan: The hunt continues for those responsible for a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga yesterday morning - as their victim fights for his life in hospital... more
    Carrie Coon insists no one recognises her when she's brunette and her blonde locks make people "see her in a different way"
    17 Jan: The 44-year-old actress rocked a "platinum" look on The White Lotus, while she has gone for a darker style for roles in The Gilded Age and her current Broadway stint in Bug.... more
    The nominees for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award have been announced
    17 Jan: Archie Madekwe (Lurker), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Miles Caton (Sinners), Posy Sterling (Lollipop) and Robert Aramayo (I Swear) were revealed as the nominees for the 2026 prize at a press conference at London's Savoy Hotel on Wednesday (14.01.26) hosted by 2024 EE Rising Star Award winner Mia McKenna-Bruce and film critic and radio presenter Ali Plumb.... more
    Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant
    17 Jan: Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant... more
    Melissa Gilbert "stands with" her husband Timothy Busfield following his arrest in coonection with child sexual abuse allegations
    17 Jan: The 61-year-old actress has broken her silence via her representative after the West Wing star turned himself into police after a warrant was issued over two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse and has appealed for privacy for herself and her family.... more

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     Today's News

    Politics:
    Chinese debate Iran crisis as official and public views diverge 16:37

    Entertainment:
    Candace Cameron Bure has endured "really low lows" during her marriage 16:23

    Rugby:
    Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Evan Peters was "shocked" to find out Jessica Lange is returning to American Horror Story 15:53

    Rugby:
    Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Carrie Coon insists no one recognises her when she's brunette and her blonde locks make people "see her in a different way" 15:23

    Law and Order:
    The hunt continues for those responsible for a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga yesterday morning - as their victim fights for his life in hospital 14:57

    Entertainment:
    The nominees for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award have been announced 14:53

    Entertainment:
    Melissa Gilbert "stands with" her husband Timothy Busfield following his arrest in coonection with child sexual abuse allegations 14:23

    Rugby:
    Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant 14:07

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