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‘Major breakthrough’: China unveils new futuristic fighter jets
Videos of the jets were trending on Friday.
He gave psychic readings to John Lennon and Grace Kelly. He's still going strong
New York Times: Frank Andrews, 83, says he would retire if his clients would let him.
In U-turn, Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban
Trump has reversed course, saying he now has 'a warm spot' for TikTok.
He was a busy shoplifter. His mother was a cop
NY Times: Every day he hit the same store while his mother desperately searched for him.
Boom in US retail real estate defies prediction of ecommerce apocalypse
Financial Times: Analysts had spoken of a 'retail apocalypse'.
FBI ‘found evidence Covid was lab leak but was not allowed to brief president’
‘I find it surprising White House didn’t ask’, says doctor of microbiology Jason Bannan.
'Hellhole': The popular tourist city named one of world's most overrated destinations
Thousands of Kiwis visit every year, but it's now been labelled a 'complete dump'.
Analysis: Should you trust an AI-assisted doctor? I visited one to see
OPINION: While the doctor examines me, something remarkable happens.
'Significant milestone for many Kiwis': Oceania Healthcare CEO Suzanne Dvorak
The workforce is predominantly female which is reflected in the company's leadership.
‘House of horrors’: Gay couple who raped adopted sons sentenced to 100 years in jail
The Zulocks' social media hid the dark reality of abuse.
Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever
Clinton, the second-youngest living US president, has had a series of health issues.
‘Sexual misconduct’: Gaetz scandal deepens with ethics report
Matt Gaetz accused of violating House rules, denies wrongdoing.
Woman dies after being set on fire on New York City subway train
Illegal immigrant accused of setting woman on fire, sparking criticism of NY policies.
Biden spares lives of 37 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office
Biden commutes 37 death row sentences, keeps three for terrorism cases.
‘Political fodder’: Concerns mount over fairness in CEO shooting trial
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to 'terrorist' murder charges in New York.
Biden pardoned son while leaving hundreds in limbo
Amid the blowback over Hunter Biden’s pardon, the President announced 1500 commutations.
Friendly-fire incident: US Navy pilots downed over Red Sea
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after pilots rescued from Red Sea.
Remembering Kris Kristofferson: A life of country music and cinematic success
New York Times: The iconic singer, songwriter and actor died in September aged 88.
Weird world: A smuggled corpse, a nose for trouble and the leader ‘doing a Donald’
This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.
Why US government shutdown now seems inevitable
Musk-backed funding bill fails, nearly 875,000 workers face furlough.
Suspect in CEO murder sent back to New York
Luigi Mangione faces terrorism charge amid protests over health insurance practices.
Jim Jones led 900 followers to their deaths. A new tour revisits the history
Jonestown was where more than 900 people committed mass suicide nearly 50 years ago.
'Betrayal of our country': Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown
The current federal debt is US$36.2 trillion.
California declares emergency as bird flu outbreak worsens
California reports 32 of 61 US bird flu cases; emergency declared to expedite response.
US dollar hits two-year high as Fed signals cautious rate cuts
Financial Time: US stocks drop as Fed signals cautious rate cuts; dollar surges.
'Lethal cocktail': Why measles is killing thousands of children worldwide
New York Times: Lower vaccination rates have sparked a global surge in the disease.
Crystal Mangum: The woman who lied for 18 years about Duke lacrosse rape case
Crystal Mangum recants false rape accusations, apologises to Duke players.
First severe US bird flu case raises pandemic fears
Elderly patient in critical condition with bird flu in Louisiana, sparking pandemic fears.
'Flesh-eating' squirrels spotted in the US
California ground squirrels seen killing and eating voles.
US Fed cuts rate by quarter-point in third straight reduction
The Federal Reserve’s favoured inflation measure has ticked higher in recent months.
Matt Gaetz ethics report to be released after House U-turn
Matt Gaetz denies allegations as House prepares to release ethics report.
A weary Biden heads for the exit
New York Times: Biden races to cement his legacy as presidency winds down.