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Man accused of stalking Memphis mayor
Man, 25, charged with attempted kidnapping. Police said he scaled a wall at mayor's home.

Billionaire vows to split $28b fortune among more than 100 children
Pavel Durov claims he has fathered over 100 children worldwide.

'Substantial chance' of talks to end Israel-Iran conflict - Trump
It comes after Iran’s missiles hit Soroka Hospital, leaving it in flames.

The Kiwi adventurer who tried to stop the Titan OceanGate disaster
Rob McCallum, a key voice in a new Netflix documentary, opens up on the tragedy.

Analysis: Trump buys himself time, and opens up new options
New York Times analysis: It frees Trump from operating on a schedule driven by Netanyahu.

US bases that could attack Iran — and become targets
Us troops are in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere in the region.

James Acton: Why we can’t bomb our way out of this
New York Times Opinion: Military options are held to lower standard than diplomatic ones.

Watch: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand
SpaceX’s Starship exploded before an engine test in South Texas.

Watch: Crane operator caught napping behind Trump during White House event
The moment was captured during the installation of two 30.5m flagpoles.

Trump to decide on US strikes on Iran in next two weeks
The President says there's a substantial chance of negotiations with Iran.

'Appalling' hospital attack: Tensions spike between Israel and Iran
Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba was left in flames by a bombardment.

As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.

Israel-Iran conflict: Trump relies on experience over star power
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's also serving as Donald Trump’s national security adviser.

Musk's SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas test
Starship, at 123m tall, is key to the billionaire's Mars colonisation plans.

Missile strikes Israeli hospital; Israel attacks Nanatz nuclear site again, Arak heavy water reactor
The conflict has entered its seventh day.

Market close: GDP beats forecasts but NZ sharemarket dips
The New Zealand sharemarket was flat today, with the NZX50 falling by 58.27 points.

Karen Read found not guilty of police officer boyfriend's murder
The jury deliberated for 21 hours before delivering the verdict.

Why a US strike on Iran would bring risks at every turn
New York Times analysis: Past wars show that 'unknown unknowns' can come back to bite.

LA Lakers to be sold in record-breaking deal
Mark Walter, already a minority owner, will buy the controlling interest.

Iran rejects Trump’s call for ‘surrender’ in war with Israel
New York Times: Iranian planes landed in Oman, a mediator between Washington and Tehran.

HIV advance: Twice-yearly shot to prevent infection
The drug would be a convenient new way to ward off infection in a wide range of people.