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World
Menendez brothers resentenced over parents' murders, parole possible
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 2:03pmLyle and Erik Menendez have been resentenced to 50 years to life for killing their parents. The ruling allows parole consideration...
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'End armed struggle': PKK dissolves after congress decision
Monday, 12 May 2025, 9:10pmThe Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced its dissolution and conclusion of its armed struggle. The decision follows founder...
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India-Pakistan ceasefire falters as explosions rock Kashmir
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:25amIndia is claiming Pakistan has already repeatedly violated a ceasefire agreed between the nuclear-armed neighbours just hours...
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Google shares plunge 7% as Apple exec cites AI competition
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 4:12pmShares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than 7% on Wednesday after an Apple executive told a federal court that the...
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'Unidentified': North Korea launches ballistic missile into East Sea
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 1:18pmSeoul detected several projectiles, presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles, fired by North Korea. The launch follows...
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'Misinformation': Claims of NZ charges against Fauci debunked
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 11:20amNew Zealand police have dismissed online reports that former White House coronavirus adviser Anthony Fauci has been charged...
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US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 2:44pmSenior US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland to restart stalled trade talks. The talks aim to de-escalate the...
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Watch: Eight dead as India missiles strike Pakistan in major escalation of tensions
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 11:32amEight people, including a child, were killed after India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early today, a Pakistan military...
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'Best, safest way': US offers stipend for migrant self-deportation
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 3:50pmThe Trump administration will pay US$1000 ($1677) and provide travel for undocumented migrants who ‘self-deport’. Homeland...
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'Love, care and closeness': Pope's popemobile transformed into clinic
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 3:42pmBefore his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a children’s clinic in war-torn Gaza,...
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14 children arrested in UK following teenage boy's death released on bail
Monday, 5 May 2025, 10:07amFourteen children, aged 11 to 14, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a boy’s death in a Gateshead fire. The...
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Warren Buffett says he'll retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 3:22pmWarren Buffett will retire from Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year and has recommended Greg Abel as his successor. Buffett...
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Sport
'I am deeply sorry': South Africa fast bowler admits to recreational drug use
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 2:27pmSouth African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed on Sunday (local time) that he was serving a ban from cricket for recreational...
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Anthony Albanese crushes rival to win Oz election, Dutton humiliated by losing seat
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 9:00amAnthony Albanese promised renewable energy and healthcare improvements, while rival Peter Dutton focused on immigration cuts...
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Trump faithful applaud president at 100-day mark
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 1:13pmSupporters celebrated Donald Trump‘s first 100 days back in office at a rally in Michigan. The event highlighted Trump’s...
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'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:18pmA US warplane worth US$100 million fell off the Harry S. Truman into the Red Sea. A towing tractor also slipped off, injuring...
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'No food in the market': Gaza faces dire shortages as conflict continues
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 2:02pmHamas is open to a deal for a five-year truce and release of all hostages. Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 35 people,...
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Lifestyle
Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island
Saturday, 26 April 2025, 3:41pmA runaway dachshund named Valerie was captured after a 529-day adventure on Kangaroo Island. Volunteers invested over 1,000...
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Business
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:15amBoeing has confirmed that China has stopped accepting new aircraft because of the US-China trade war, as the company’s shares...
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India hunts gunmen who killed 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:31pmIndian security forces launched a manhunt after gunmen killed 26 tourists in Kashmir’s deadliest attack since 2000. Prime...
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'Heinous act': At least 26 dead in Kashmir attack on male tourists
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 1:36pmAt least 26 people were killed on Tuesday in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists, security sources...
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'Total chaos': The island nation nearing 'point of no return'
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 8:39pmHaiti, where rampant gang violence has surged in recent weeks, is approaching a “point of no return” leading to “total chaos”,...
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Business
'Major loser': Trump's Fed comments shake Wall Street
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:39amWall Street stocks tumbled early on Monday (Tuesday NZT) amid lingering uncertainty over Donald Trump’s trade policy as the...
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15 potential successors to Pope Francis
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:13amThe April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race...
