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Yemen's Houthis enter Middle East conflict, firing missiles towards Israel

Houthi rebels say they have fired ballistic missiles at Israeli bases.

Watch: Western Australia's sky turns red amid cyclone

Red dust blanketed towns Carnarvon and Shark Bay during Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

Thousands of extra US troops arrive in Middle East

US President Donald Trump is weighing sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East.

Western Australia's sky turns red from dust amid tropical cyclone

A caravan park in Denham, Western Australia posted it was "incredibly eerie outside" ahead of the cyclone, which has since been downgraded. Video / Shark Bay Caravan Park

Zelenskyy agrees to defence co-operation with UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

The 10-year deal with Qatar covers missiles, drones and joint investment.

'Best friends of convicted paedophiles': Why Sarah Ferguson lost prestigious honour

She was bestowed the title after her 1987 marriage to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Watch: 'Deliberately impregnated' - UK MP targets Kiwi businessman over DJ pregnancy

MP Natalie Fleet told Westminster Hall the issue is about power - not parenthood

US asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotels

Vendor NZ Hotel Holdings is backed by the NZ Super Fund and partners.

How to eat your way around Asia’s next great food capital

From Glodok’s frog stalls to sate kambing, every alley offers a feast.

Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.

Man accused of violent home invasion rape extradited from Asia to stand trial

He has pleaded not guilty to all 12 charges.

As war in Iran disrupts air travel, here’s where it’s hitting hardest

New York Times: Airlines in the Mideast and Asia are being impacted more than in the US.

About 140,000 families to get $50 a week to help with high fuel prices

The boost is expected to cost about $373 million and last no more than a year.

Iran war: How economic shock could become long-term damage

New York Times: Targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf has ongoing impacts.

FBI director's personal email hacked by Iran-linked group

The stolen emails span personal, business and travel messages from 2010-2019.

Samoa PM cleared in conspiracy case over fatal 2021 hit-and-run probe

Four of the six accused, including Laaulialemalietoa, were cleared of charges in Apia.

US could send 10,000 more troops to Middle East

The ground force would be sent in addition to the 5000 US marines and 2000 paratroopers.