The aftermath of a UK cyberattack: Blood shortages and delayed operations
New York Times: Hospitals have asked medical students to help amid 'critical' situation.
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Hunter Biden’s sentencing date has not been set after his conviction for gun crimes.
China offers NZ visa-free travel, infrastructure funds
NZ was the first developed country to sign a free trade deal with China.
US tribe given licence to hunt, harpoon whales
The Makah is the only tribe given permission to hunt up to 25 whales a year.
Denmark recalls South Korean noodles for being too spicy
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A war on the Nile pushes Sudan toward the abyss
NYT: A once proud city is now ground zero for one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes.
Macron defends snap election, cites threat of far right
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to call a snap election.
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Renewable energy and electric car booms will stunt demand, agency says.
'Utterly extraordinary': UK aide bet on snap election before announcement
Craig Williams, who is seeking re-election, confirmed he placed a bet.
Japan runs on vending machines. It’s about to break millions of them
New York Times: New yen notes set to be introduced won’t be compatible with many machines.
Death row inmate's eerie final words before execution
Man convicted of the murder of his lover and her husband had a final message before death.
A guilty verdict for Hunter Biden weighs on a worried President
NYT: To call the relationship between father and son battle-tested is an understatement.
How does the departure of Netanyahu's biggest rival affect the war?
The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust
What’s next for Hunter Biden after gun charges?
Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty after three hours of deliberations over two days
'Hey Jumbo': African elephants call each other by unique names
Scientists believe African elephants do something that few wild animals do.
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Birth of rare white buffalo fulfills Lakota prophecy
Lakota people caution the calf is a warning more must be done to protect Earth.
Malawi plane wreckage found, all passengers dead
The country's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people died in the crash.
'Chaos' as storm hits Majorca airport
Storm grounds all flights out of Palma as planes heading to the island are rerouted.
US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unit
The Azov Brigade was initially banned from having US weapons due to neo-nazi ideology.
Double Victoria camper murder trial enters final days
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Hamas responds to ceasefire plan with 'remarks'
Hamas said they were ready to 'deal positively' in regards to a plan to end the war.
Misunderstood murderess Pamela Smart admits role in killing husband 34 years on
A former teacher has admitted her part in allowing a student to kill her husband.
US President Joe Biden's son found guilty in gun trial; faces up to 25 years
Joe Biden says he will accept the outcome of his son's criminal case.
A drug to slow Alzheimer’s is finally available. How are patients faring?
New York Times: Experts at three major US medical centres report on their progress.
The BBC journo who was shot by terrorists six times - and survived
Times: In June 2004, Frank Gardner the storyteller became the story himself.
In calling elections in France, Macron makes a huge gamble
New York Times: Were the French letting off steam, or did they really mean it?
What does Israel’s hostage rescue mean for truce talks?
Israel and Hamas are weighing a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire.
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-cellmate faces life in prison for murder
Former cop Nicholas Tartaglione tortured and killed one man over drug money.
US pauses shipping, plans to stockpile aid after 'deadly day' in Gaza
The pause comes as the UN carries out security assessments to ensure workers are safe.
Malawi soldiers search mountains for missing leader
Malawi's president says soldiers are searching hills and forests for the plane.
Terrifying log from Titan sub’s last dive declared a fake
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