Ethan ManeraWellington Reporter·NZ Herald·18 Jul, 2026 12:24 AM4 mins to read‌Morning Headlines | Andy Burnham officially takes over as the UK's Prime Minister and a second bird has tested positive for bird flu | Saturday, July 18, 2026The FBI’s new base in Wellington may have only been opened as an excuse for a sightseeing trip by the bureau’s director Kash Patel, US Democrats have claimed.Patel is facing a congressional investigation into allegations he misused taxpayer funds on luxury travel and other personal expenses.

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