'Forgive me': US teenage girls guilty in carjacking, dragging death of elderly woman
The woman's arm was severed during the carjacking in New Orleans.
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The reconnaissance plane overshot the runway at a US Marines base in Hawaii.
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A 34-year-old man allegedly broke into the nursing home before attacking her.
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New York Times: Mother describes childbirth as a "nightmare in every sense of the word".
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The jet plunged into Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay after colliding with another jet.
Israeli evidence of Hamas command centre at Shifa Hospital remains elusive
Days after taking control of Al Shifa, the military has yet to unveil a purported centre.
'Humiliated': Solo mum arrested in her undies over unpaid bill
Mum and daughter say they were humiliated by the officers' actions.
'Unprecedented': How a young woman's voice recordings brought her killers to justice
Hundreds of recovered voice notes allowed the woman to 'tell her own story in court'.
Cocaine worth A$61m concealed in ship’s hull
Specialist divers retrieved four packages of cocaine with a combined weight of 154kg.
UK Covid inquiry: Rishi Sunak said ‘just let people die’
Former adviser says Sunak expressed the opinion while serving as Chancellor.
MPs set off smoke bombs and light fire amid chaotic scenes in Albanian Parliament
Democratic lawmakers lit flares and piled chairs in protest of the governing Socialists.
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius to get another chance at parole
He could be released on full parole or placed on day parole.
Being born in Gaza
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Trump admirer Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path
Right-wing populist, Trump admirer, resoundingly win's Argentina’s presidency.
Israel battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands
Israeli forces are pressing their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza.
Is Israel’s military strategy to eradicate Hamas working?
New York Times: International condemnation of civilian casualties is growing.
Top Aussie cop's son dies at 'schoolies' after alleged hit and run
'Deepest possible sympathies': Driver’s mother released a statement on Saturday afternoon.
Workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India facing up to five more days underground
Officials are now considering alternate rescue plans to free the workers.
Campsite kidnapping: Man charged with rape after 9-year-old’s horror ordeal
Swat team found her hidden in a cabinet after prints on ransom note gave kidnapper away.
Mum's grim online search before two tiny bodies found: Judge rejects plea deal
The judge says doing a deal 'doesn't serve the interests of justice'.
'We’ve never seen this number killed': How Gaza turned into a ‘graveyard’ for children
New York Times: Thousands of children have been killed since the Israeli assault began.
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former US first lady, dead at 96
Rosalynn died on Sunday after living with dementia.
‘He paid the ultimate price’: Grisly fate of missionary who met last 'uncontacted' tribe
US man John Chau believed he could convert the North Sentinelese. It didn't go well.
Iceland is in a holding pattern as it awaits a volcanic eruption
NY Times: Up to 1400 quakes a day have been recorded in the southwest of the country.
'Heartbroken': 5-year-old boy fatally stabs twin brother with kitchen knife
Authorities said they do not plan to file criminal charges in the death.
A supernova destroyed some of Earth’s ozone for a few minutes in 2022
New York Times: A closer explosion could cause widespread extinction, scientists say.
Dozens of Israeli hostages may be freed ‘within days’
The ambassador to US says he is hopeful a breakthrough deal with Hamas can be reached.
‘I warned Mark Zuckerberg teens weren’t safe on Instagram – he ignored me’
Arturo Béjar said Instagram is 'categorically not' appropriate for children.
'Act of terror': Houthi rebels hijack Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a Red Sea shipping route.
'Death zone': 31 babies evacuated from Gaza hospital
Scores of critically wounded patients remain stranded at Shifa Hospital.
Israel and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 days
The Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.
Check this out: Century-overdue library book finally returned in Minnesota
The tome turned up while someone was sorting through a relative’s belongings.
'Not on the agenda': Ukrainians fear war fatigue as world’s attention is on Gaza
Money continued to come in steadily - then the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.
Wellington protesters call for Gaza ceasefire
Protesters have brought Lambton Quay in Wellington to a standstill this afternoon, calling for a ceasefire. Video / Georgina Campbell