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'We know what's going on': Donald Trump on US-Israel co-ordination ahead of strikes
The US President called for a new nuclear deal while discussing military action.
Trump uses US Army birthday to lash out over LA protests
The US President called protesters 'animals' in what was meant to be a non-partisan event.
Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.
US to stage military parade on June 14, Trump's birthday
The last major US military parade in Washington was held in 1991.
US economy shrank in early 2025 as Trump tariffs sapped growth
Trump dismissed the negative GDP reading, calling it an 'overhang' from Biden's days.
Woman seeks birth mother 50 years after Operation Babylift airlift
Dussart was one of more than 3000 children who were part of Operation Babylift.
Nasa's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Nasa’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, returns to Earth on his 70th birthday.
Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if no progress is made
The US President has failed to secure major Kremlin concessions despite truce efforts.
Biden, breaking his silence, slams Trump on Social Security cuts
The former US President slammed the Trump administration's handling of Social Security.
Trump’s military border surge takes shape along US-Mexico frontier
The Trump Administration looks to send a message that the status quo has changed.
Trump exempts smartphones, laptops, chips in China tariff backdown
Good news for iPhone maker Apple and others who make tech products in China for the US.
How my nighttime wanderings led to Washington DC’s best eateries
Four of the best places to eat, discovered by chance.
Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok as Saturday deadline looms: Report
China's Bytedance must sell app or face ban in the US.
Leaked chats reveal attack plans as White House defends actions
White House officials called the magazine’s journalists ‘scumbags’.
Why Trump’s Ukraine talks are raising concerns in Kyiv and Nato
US President says US ownership of Ukrainian power plants 'best protection' for them.
Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
What Putin wants in exchange for ceasefire – and will Trump accept?
Analysis: Vladimir Putin appeared on the front lines, signalling tough negotiations.
‘Not a positive step’: PM slams US tariffs on Australian metals
Albanese said the tariffs are against the spirit of the US-Australia friendship.
‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.
Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition
The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.
US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.
‘In the air, at sea’: France, UK push for Ukraine ceasefire
Macron says France and Britain propose a one-month truce in Ukraine.
‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explained
The deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.
‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.
Elon Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $96 billion. Not so fast
DOGE has pledged to significantly reduce the size of the US federal government.
Black Hawk crew may have missed crucial warnings before deadly crash
The crash involving an American Airlines jet above the Potomac River killed 67 people.