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Worker rescued after medieval tower partly collapses in Rome
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Worker rescued after medieval tower partly collapses in Rome

The 13th‑century Torre dei Conti was under EU‑funded restoration work.

03 Nov 11:03 PM
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Tanzania President sworn in as opposition says hundreds killed in protests

An internet blackout cut Tanzania off for days after the disputed vote.

03 Nov 09:23 PM
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Turkey and allies urge Palestinian-led future for Gaza

The seven-nation bloc met in Istanbul to back a Palestinian-led recovery.

03 Nov 09:04 PM

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Tens of thousands shelter as typhoon slams into Philippines
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Tens of thousands shelter as typhoon slams into Philippines

More than 156,000 people have fled coastal homes across central provinces.

03 Nov 08:50 PM
Survivor of Air India crash says he’s still ‘broken’ four months on
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Survivor of Air India crash says he’s still ‘broken’ four months on

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh's brother was among 260 killed in the June 12 crash.

03 Nov 07:42 PM
Wedding crasher: 'Unexpected guest' lands on bride's head
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Wedding crasher: 'Unexpected guest' lands on bride's head

03 Nov 07:37 PM
Food aid cut amid historic US government shutdown
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Food aid cut amid historic US government shutdown

03 Nov 07:31 PM
Valencia leader quits after deadly floods fallout
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Valencia leader quits after deadly floods fallout

03 Nov 07:24 PM
Mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson launches appeal of murder convictions
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Mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson launches appeal of murder convictions

03 Nov 06:49 PM
Nigeria pushes back on Trump's threat of military action
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Nigeria pushes back on Trump's threat of military action

President Bola Tinubu called religious tolerance a ‘core tenet’ of Nigeria.

03 Nov 06:31 PM
Ex-IDF legal chief detained after disappearance
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Ex-IDF legal chief detained after disappearance

Her resignation letter admits her office leaked the footage last year.

03 Nov 05:58 PM
Strong 6.3 quake kills 20, injures more than 500 in Afghanistan
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Strong 6.3 quake kills 20, injures more than 500 in Afghanistan

The 6.3-magnitude tremor struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.

03 Nov 05:52 PM
Part of medieval tower in Rome collapses
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Part of medieval tower in Rome collapses

The rescue of a trapped worker was interrupted as the Torre dei Conti tower collapsed for a second time. Video / AFP

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03 Nov 05:18 PM
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The economic crisis in Egypt raises another dilemma- tipping
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The economic crisis in Egypt raises another dilemma- tipping

NY Times: With Egypt stuck in an economic crisis, even the cost of tipping is rising.

03 Nov 05:00 PM
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Suspect on the run for 10 years caught by Met facial recognition
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Suspect on the run for 10 years caught by Met facial recognition

The technology is about to be rolled out nationwide in Britain.

03 Nov 05:00 PM
Man charged over UK train stabbings
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Man charged over UK train stabbings

The knife rampage forced an emergency stop at Huntingdon to let people flee.

03 Nov 04:59 PM
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New York, long a city of contradictions, is still turning up new ones
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New York, long a city of contradictions, is still turning up new ones

New York Times: The city has often set the political, cultural, financial course of the US

03 Nov 04:00 PM
Strong 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan overnight
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Strong 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan overnight

The 6.3 quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.

02 Nov 11:31 PM
11 injured in knife rampage on London-bound train
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11 injured in knife rampage on London-bound train

Police say a British-born suspect, 32, is being held for attempted murder.

02 Nov 11:23 PM
Jamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa kills 28 and flattens western towns
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Jamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa kills 28 and flattens western towns

At least 28 people have died, nine more than the previous official count.

02 Nov 10:55 PM
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Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port
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Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port

Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the move signals confidence in New Zealand tourism.

29 Oct 02:07 AM
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Western Sydney Airport a lesson for NZ in how to invest, airline group says
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Western Sydney Airport a lesson for NZ in how to invest, airline group says

First jet lands at new airport, and New Zealand flights expected in future.

29 Oct 12:35 AM
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Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby’s top-heavy plan could topple the women’s game
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Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby’s top-heavy plan could topple the women’s game

OPINION: Aupiki’s new timing clashes with NRLW, leaving many players out of pocket.

29 Oct 12:14 AM
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'Misleading' pricing: Microsoft dragged into court in Australia, gets ticking-off letter in NZ
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'Misleading' pricing: Microsoft dragged into court in Australia, gets ticking-off letter in NZ

Consumer NZ says Kiwi users faced the same hidden pricing options.

28 Oct 11:44 PM

UK news

Suspect on the run for 10 years caught by Met facial recognition
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Suspect on the run for 10 years caught by Met facial recognition

The technology is about to be rolled out nationwide in Britain.

03 Nov 05:00 PM
Man charged over UK train stabbings
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Man charged over UK train stabbings

The knife rampage forced an emergency stop at Huntingdon to let people flee.

03 Nov 04:59 PM
'Outcast': Royal expert says Andrew humiliated as past comes under intense scrutiny
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'Outcast': Royal expert says Andrew humiliated as past comes under intense scrutiny

Andrew has been ordered to vacate the 30‑bedroom Royal Lodge in Windsor.

03 Nov 01:41 AM
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Turkey and allies urge Palestinian-led future for Gaza
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Turkey and allies urge Palestinian-led future for Gaza

The seven-nation bloc met in Istanbul to back a Palestinian-led recovery.

03 Nov 09:04 PM
Food aid cut amid historic US government shutdown
World

Food aid cut amid historic US government shutdown

The shutdown could set a record at 36 days with no deal in sight.

03 Nov 07:31 PM
Nigeria pushes back on Trump's threat of military action
World

Nigeria pushes back on Trump's threat of military action

President Bola Tinubu called religious tolerance a ‘core tenet’ of Nigeria.

03 Nov 06:31 PM
Luxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meeting
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Luxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meeting

The Prime Minister attended two major international summits.

03 Nov 02:40 AM

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Luxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meeting
Politics

Luxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meeting

The Prime Minister attended two major international summits.

03 Nov 02:40 AM
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The art of letting Trump claim a win, while walking away stronger
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The art of letting Trump claim a win, while walking away stronger

New York Times analysis: Xi grasped that Trump needed a deal he could sell as a victory.

02 Nov 04:00 PM
Raw salamander and terrifying heights: Mistakes to avoid on a China trip
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Raw salamander and terrifying heights: Mistakes to avoid on a China trip

Here's how to ensure your trip goes without a hitch.

30 Oct 05:26 AM
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What Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and future
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What Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and future

Each farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.

30 Oct 04:00 AM
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Jamie Ensor: Inside the room as Luxon - and NZ - won big with Trump
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Jamie Ensor: Inside the room as Luxon - and NZ - won big with Trump

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump didn't need to be there. The fact he showed up speaks volumes.

30 Oct 03:00 AM
As Trump meets Xi, it’s advantage China
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As Trump meets Xi, it’s advantage China

Analysis: In the Trump era's chaos, some of China’s competitive advantages are clearer.

30 Oct 12:45 AM
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World video

Part of medieval tower in Rome collapses
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Part of medieval tower in Rome collapses

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03 Nov 05:18 PM
Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event
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Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event

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02 Nov 06:15 PM
Sam Stubbs: 'InfraKiwi will keep our infrastructure Kiwi-owned'
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Sam Stubbs: 'InfraKiwi will keep our infrastructure Kiwi-owned'

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02 Nov 06:02 PM
UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train
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UK police arrest two after ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train

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02 Nov 05:25 AM

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Locals unimpressed as Andrew set for exile on Sandringham estate
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Locals unimpressed as Andrew set for exile on Sandringham estate

Residents near Sandringham say they’re far from thrilled about their new neighbour.

02 Nov 09:27 PM
Trump threatens to cut aid and go ‘guns-a-blazing’ in Nigeria
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Trump threatens to cut aid and go ‘guns-a-blazing’ in Nigeria

Military action would trigger 'religious and ethnic crisis', warns senator.

02 Nov 09:11 PM
'Weaponising hunger': Jeffries slams GOP over food aid lapse
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'Weaponising hunger': Jeffries slams GOP over food aid lapse

A federal judge ordered emergency funds to keep nutrition benefits running.

02 Nov 09:02 PM
Crete manhunt after deadly family vendetta shootout
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Crete manhunt after deadly family vendetta shootout

Twoinjured men are being treated as possible suspects.

02 Nov 07:22 PM
Trump warns Xi on Taiwan, stays vague on US defence
World

Trump warns Xi on Taiwan, stays vague on US defence

He told CBS he would not reveal if US forces would defend Taiwan.

02 Nov 06:35 PM
Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event
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Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event

Mass Stabbing on a UK train: Police say it's not a terrorist event. Video / Herald Now

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02 Nov 06:15 PM
Sam Stubbs: 'InfraKiwi will keep our infrastructure Kiwi-owned'
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Sam Stubbs: 'InfraKiwi will keep our infrastructure Kiwi-owned'

Simplicity’s new venture aims to use KiwiSaver funds to build and own NZ infrastructure. Video / Herald Now

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02 Nov 06:02 PM
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Paris couple with children among four charged in Louvre heist

02 Nov 05:35 PM
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02 Nov 05:00 PM
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02 Nov 05:00 PM
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02 Nov 05:00 PM
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02 Nov 05:00 PM
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