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Espionage cost Australia at least $13.6 billion, spy boss says
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Espionage cost Australia at least $13.6 billion, spy boss says

Foreign efforts to steal information are intensifying with a lot of interest in Aukus.

31 Jul 10:18 PM
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Canada's Palestine stance is complicating US trade talks
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Canada's Palestine stance is complicating US trade talks

Trump says it’s 'very hard' to make a trade deal with Canada.

31 Jul 09:41 PM
Megaflash: Scientists reveal world's longest lightning strike
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Megaflash: Scientists reveal world's longest lightning strike

It lit an area five times larger than Massachusetts.

31 Jul 09:23 PM
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NYC shooter’s brain will be tested for CTE, officials say

31 Jul 09:21 PM
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Kamala Harris to release memoir on 2024 presidential run

31 Jul 09:04 PM
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31 Jul 08:49 PM
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Trump to build ballroom at White House

31 Jul 08:41 PM
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She came face to face with the Park Avenue gunman and survived

New York Times: The man shot through the glass, and the reception door began to crumble.

31 Jul 08:24 PM
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School teacher arrested for double murder in Arkansas state park

Andrew McGann faces two counts of capital murder and could face the death penalty.

31 Jul 08:20 PM
US envoy holds talks in Israel ahead of critical Gaza visit
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US envoy holds talks in Israel ahead of critical Gaza visit

Steve Witcoff met Netanyahu shortly after his arrival.

31 Jul 08:18 PM
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Sneaking into the spy museum’s new vault
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Sneaking into the spy museum’s new vault

New York Times: Items include a rare World War II-era UK spying briefing book.

31 Jul 08:00 PM
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Delta flight diverted after 25 injured in severe turbulence

The flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis.

31 Jul 07:10 PM
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Trump tariff drama: Midnight deadline pressures global trade deals
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Trump tariff drama: Midnight deadline pressures global trade deals

Trump warned Canada of trade repercussions over Palestinian state recognition.

31 Jul 07:08 PM
Pensioner arrested over alleged poisoning at Christian summer camp
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Pensioner arrested over alleged poisoning at Christian summer camp

All eight children were taken to hospital and have since been discharged.

31 Jul 06:25 PM
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‘Anybody but Mamdani’: Five groups raising millions in attack funds
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‘Anybody but Mamdani’: Five groups raising millions in attack funds

New York Times: With fewer than 100 days to go, they're searching for a plan that works.

31 Jul 06:00 PM
How Jakarta's puppet ban could cost buskers
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How Jakarta's puppet ban could cost buskers

The ban could leave many ondel-ondel buskers in Jakarta without jobs.

31 Jul 06:00 PM
Desperate for power, modern AI firms lean on a geriatric US nuclear fleet
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Desperate for power, modern AI firms lean on a geriatric US nuclear fleet

Tech firms are securing power from ageing nuclear plants for AI data centres.

31 Jul 05:00 PM
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What’s on Cupid’s mind at Versailles? AI can tell you
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What’s on Cupid’s mind at Versailles? AI can tell you

New York Times: The palace tries some AI innovation for visitors on its vast grounds.

31 Jul 05:00 PM
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'Too sexy': Kiwi reporter speaks out on Fox Sports snub, lashing 'boys' club'
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'Too sexy': Kiwi reporter speaks out on Fox Sports snub, lashing 'boys' club'

Tiffany Salmond questions why her former employer won't hire her for the 2025 NRL season.

27 Jul 05:01 AM
'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaid
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'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaid

The couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.

26 Jul 10:00 PM
Napier teen wins gold at Australasia's largest boxing tournament
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Napier teen wins gold at Australasia's largest boxing tournament

Boxer now aims to compete in the Queen of the Ring tournament in Australia.

26 Jul 06:00 PM
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Kiwi victims of Qantas cyber attack can lodge complaint in NZ, expert says
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Kiwi victims of Qantas cyber attack can lodge complaint in NZ, expert says

An NZ lawyer says affected people in this country can still take action against Qantas.

26 Jul 12:26 AM

UK news

Jeremy Clarkson faces culling his beloved cows after TB outbreak
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Jeremy Clarkson faces culling his beloved cows after TB outbreak

Clarkson expressed devastation over TB's impact on Diddly Squat farm.

31 Jul 06:42 PM
Pensioner arrested over alleged poisoning at Christian summer camp
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Pensioner arrested over alleged poisoning at Christian summer camp

All eight children were taken to hospital and have since been discharged.

31 Jul 06:25 PM
Why UK air travel chaos may last days after radar failure
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Why UK air travel chaos may last days after radar failure

Nats restored the affected system, resuming normal operations in London.

31 Jul 12:56 AM
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'AI will change': Amazon's bold investment strategy boosts earnings
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'AI will change': Amazon's bold investment strategy boosts earnings

Amazon's quarterly profits jumped 35% due to AI investments.

31 Jul 10:11 PM
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AI All stars: Researchers play hardball to get NBA-type pay deals
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AI All stars: Researchers play hardball to get NBA-type pay deals

New York Times: In Silicon Valley, researchers are being lured like they are LeBron James.

31 Jul 09:44 PM
Canada's Palestine stance is complicating US trade talks
World

Canada's Palestine stance is complicating US trade talks

Trump says it’s 'very hard' to make a trade deal with Canada.

31 Jul 09:41 PM
Megaflash: Scientists reveal world's longest lightning strike
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Megaflash: Scientists reveal world's longest lightning strike

It lit an area five times larger than Massachusetts.

31 Jul 09:23 PM

Asia news

Espionage cost Australia at least $13.6 billion, spy boss says
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Espionage cost Australia at least $13.6 billion, spy boss says

Foreign efforts to steal information are intensifying with a lot of interest in Aukus.

31 Jul 10:18 PM
The ultimate Tokyo family travel hack
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The ultimate Tokyo family travel hack

Japanese accommodation can be charming but tricky for families.

31 Jul 06:35 AM
US to impose 15% tariff on South Korea in new trade deal
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US to impose 15% tariff on South Korea in new trade deal

South Korea will invest $350 billion in the US, Donald Trump said.

31 Jul 01:24 AM
Volcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far east
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Volcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far east

Klyuchevskoy, Russia’s highest active volcano, erupted on Wednesday.

30 Jul 07:43 PM
US to impose 25% tariffs on India, new penalties over Russia ties
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US to impose 25% tariffs on India, new penalties over Russia ties

Donald Trump announced a penalty for India's Russian weapon purchases.

30 Jul 07:08 PM
On The Up: 'Pretty tight squeeze' - Four Kiwis' epic 16,000km trip squashed in tiny car for charity
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On The Up: 'Pretty tight squeeze' - Four Kiwis' epic 16,000km trip squashed in tiny car for charity

The team is travelling across Europe and Asia as part of an international rally.

29 Jul 01:28 AM
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Sirens blast on Hawaii beach amid tsunami warning
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Sirens blast on Hawaii beach amid tsunami warning

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30 Jul 08:46 AM
Hawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatens
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Hawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatens

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30 Jul 06:14 AM
Waves crash on to shore in Japan following Russia earthquake
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Waves crash on to shore in Japan following Russia earthquake

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30 Jul 03:41 AM
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Head of victim in Beauty and the Geek murder case allegedly found by dogwalker
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Head of victim in Beauty and the Geek murder case allegedly found by dogwalker

Police earlier spent weeks searching for the head of Julian Story without success.

31 Jul 05:16 AM
Sweden verdict due over pilot burned alive
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Sweden verdict due over pilot burned alive

The trial is the first to address the 2015 murder of a Jordanian pilot.

31 Jul 05:04 AM
Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu
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Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu

Alain Passard's restaurant L’Arpege is now fully plant-based.

31 Jul 03:10 AM
Crash probe: Helicopter unit flew using faulty altitude readings
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Crash probe: Helicopter unit flew using faulty altitude readings

Controllers' efforts to improve safety were rebuffed, according to the NTSB.

31 Jul 03:03 AM
Artists, scientists breathe life into prehistoric woman
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Artists, scientists breathe life into prehistoric woman

The bust was created at Ghent University, combining science and art.

31 Jul 02:21 AM
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Colorado dentist gets life without parole in wife’s poisoning murder
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Colorado dentist gets life without parole in wife’s poisoning murder

Angela Craig had lethal levels of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline in her system.

31 Jul 02:06 AM
US to impose 15% tariff on South Korea in new trade deal
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US to impose 15% tariff on South Korea in new trade deal

South Korea will invest $350 billion in the US, Donald Trump said.

31 Jul 01:24 AM
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31 Jul 01:23 AM
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