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China's 'bat woman' at the centre of pandemic storm speaks out

New York Times: In rare interview, virologist said speculation about Wuhan lab baseless.

Why the Mexico City metro collapsed

New York Times: Serious constructions flaws led to the death of 26 people.

Interactive: Who's paying the highest rent in NZ?

Red spread: tenants' plight in two major cities revealed - interactive Herald graphics

Netanyahu, 'King of Israel,' exits a stage he dominated

New York Times: Israel's longest-serving prime minister was a polarising figure.

Plastic fantastic: artist Judy Darragh's riotous new show

"I'm going to decorate the bejesus out of something!"

Patrick Gower on P, politics and almost losing an eye

Patrick Gower talks about the power of listening - and of being heard.

This man lives alone in a national wildlife refuge

New York Times: He fought to keep his home among the birds. Now he's fighting for them.

'Shamima Begum is not a threat. She's totally broken. She needs help'

Times: Doo reveals what daily life is like for 'Isis brides' now held in camps in Syria.

They were only children: The young victims of the Israel-Palestine conflict

New York Times: At least 68 kids killed in the Israel-Hamas war. This is who they were.

Why the horrific story of China's Orphan Girl captivated a nation

New York Times: She yearned to escape poverty and misfortune. It all ended in tragedy.

What is holding would-be female billionaires back?

Times: Where will the next generation of female billionaires will come from?

Biden orders inquiry into origins of Covid-19

New York Times: Officials and scientists have renewed calls for more rigorous examination.

A culture of fear at the firm that manages Bill Gates' fortune

New York Times: At least four employees complained to Gates about his money manager.

A timeline of what has happened in the year since George Floyd's death

New York Times: A look back at what has transpired in the year since George Floyd's death.

Fragile wealth: Covid spawned more billionaires than ever, but will the bubble burst?

Times: There are a record number of billionaires, but is this a case of boom before bust?

John Krasinski and the tense wait for A Quiet Place Part II

New York Times: A year after it was set for release, the sequel is finally in theatres.