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US Fed unleashes another big rate hike

The rate is at the highest level in 15 years.

White House accuses N. Korea of sending secret arms to Russia

US Security Council says artillery shipments are being 'funnelled' to Russia.

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

Former US President Donald Trump has been teasing another presidential run.

Suspect in Nancy Pelosi attack consumed by conspiracy theories, boss says

New York Times: Accused had increasingly spent time online in recent months.

Family’s ‘interesting’ tribute to dead pet

Some have questioned how one family chose to keep their beloved pet forever.

Opinion: I wish the jury had not sentenced my family’s killer to death

New York Times: How a killer's death sentence can bring new pain to families of victims.

Biden accuses oil companies of ‘war profiteering’, threatens windfall tax

New York Times: Biden escalates his fight with the oil giants as the midterms loom.

US sending nuclear-capable bombers to Australia

Furious Beijing says the deployments risk triggering a new arms race in the region.

Delphi murders breakthrough: Man charged with killing teens in 2017

NY Times: The case drew global attention after police released a recording of the suspect.

‘Where is Nancy?’ US House speaker's husband attacked in home invasion

It was a chilling echo of the calls for the speaker during the Jan 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Third time unlucky: Air NZ’s 'direct' flight from New York makes pit stop in Fiji

Two previous warnings of a “gas and go” stop in Fiji did not eventuate.

What will Elon Musk do with Twitter now ... and will Trump be back?

What will the billionaire Tesla CEO do with the social media platform now it's his?

Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87

He was the rock rebel behind “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”.

Fran O'Sullivan: New York, new thinking on the future for NZ

US flight an opportunity to reconnect with the wider world.

US to send hi-tech nuclear weapons to Nato bases amid rising tensions with Russia

The deployment comes after Moscow held military exercises showcasing its own capabilities.

Suspected homicide after eight people die in house fire in Oklahoma

Police are conducting a homicide investigation.

US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%

Overall, though, economic outlook has darkened and economists say recession is likely.

Police shooting of Kiwi in Denver referred to grand jury

Grand jury to investigate police shooting of Kiwi in Denver.