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Emails reveal Epstein plotted $2.26m deal for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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Emails reveal Epstein plotted $2.26m deal for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

New Epstein files raise fresh questions over ex-Prince's business dealings as a royal.

20 Feb 06:52 PM
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US Supreme Court rules Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The court delivered a stunning rebuke of the US President’s signature economic policy.

20 Feb 05:21 PM
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Millionaire Asos co-founder dies after 'mysterious' 17-storey fall in Thailand

Police have not ruled out foul play in the death of Quentin Griffiths.

20 Feb 07:11 AM

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Hugh Hefner's widow calls for investigation into Playboy founder's foundation
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Hugh Hefner's widow calls for investigation into Playboy founder's foundation

Crystal Hefner says the foundation holds about 3000 of her late husband's diaries.

20 Feb 07:00 AM
From Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the law
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From Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the law

Princess Anne was fined and given a criminal record over her dog Dotty in 2002.

20 Feb 05:34 AM
Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53
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Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53

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20 Feb 05:31 AM
'UFO files': Trump orders agencies to identify and release alien records
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'UFO files': Trump orders agencies to identify and release alien records

20 Feb 04:46 AM
Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest
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Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

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20 Feb 03:55 AM
Trump: Obama should not have said aliens are real, that’s classified
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Trump: Obama should not have said aliens are real, that’s classified

20 Feb 02:18 AM
Crouching dragon, hidden cops: Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thief
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Crouching dragon, hidden cops: Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thief

Police say the stolen artefacts were worth about 2m baht, or $107,000.

20 Feb 02:04 AM
Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire
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Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire

Regina Santos-Aviles died in September after setting herself alight.

20 Feb 01:19 AM
UK police hold ex-Prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe
World

UK police hold ex-Prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe

King Charles III vowed 'the law must take its course' in a rare personal statement.

20 Feb 12:07 AM
The secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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The secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The former duke was held in a standard custody cell and risk assessed.

19 Feb 11:48 PM
'Greatest day of shame': How the world media reacted to Andrew's arrest
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'Greatest day of shame': How the world media reacted to Andrew's arrest

The former prince's arrest had headline writers reaching for the superlatives.

19 Feb 11:19 PM
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Investigators hope to catch signals from Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker
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Investigators hope to catch signals from Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker

Detectives are trying to track the 84-year-old's pacemaker signals from the air.

19 Feb 10:26 PM
Ousted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prison
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Ousted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prison

The life term makes Yoon the first ex-leader jailed for insurrection.

19 Feb 10:08 PM
Where is Sarah Ferguson? Ex-duchess 'lying low' overseas after Andrew arrest
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Where is Sarah Ferguson? Ex-duchess 'lying low' overseas after Andrew arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife is believed to be in the United Arab Emirates.

19 Feb 09:58 PM
‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for life
New Zealand

‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for life

Four people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.

19 Feb 09:40 PM
Andrew released under investigation, Trump says arrest 'a very sad thing'
World

Andrew released under investigation, Trump says arrest 'a very sad thing'

The arrest follows claims he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.

19 Feb 08:37 PM
Can a shaken monarchy survive Andrew's arrest?
World

Can a shaken monarchy survive Andrew's arrest?

It's a new low for a former prince to be treated like a common criminal.

19 Feb 08:36 PM
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'Culture is the winner': All Stars clash proves it's more than just a game
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'Culture is the winner': All Stars clash proves it's more than just a game

Players say the All Stars jersey outranks Origins and World Cups for mana.

16 Feb 04:00 PM
Kiwi actors star in Heathers the Musical
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Kiwi actors star in Heathers the Musical

Performers from Auckland and Tauranga land lead roles after tough audition process.

16 Feb 04:00 PM
Alleged Bondi shooter’s first words since attack
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Alleged Bondi shooter’s first words since attack

He faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and 40 of attempted murder.

16 Feb 01:33 AM
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How $64 cigarette packs pushed Australians to the black market
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How $64 cigarette packs pushed Australians to the black market

NY Times: 'We’re opening up this massive new front in the war on drugs' - criminologist.

15 Feb 11:49 PM

UK news

Millionaire Asos co-founder dies after 'mysterious' 17-storey fall in Thailand
World

Millionaire Asos co-founder dies after 'mysterious' 17-storey fall in Thailand

Police have not ruled out foul play in the death of Quentin Griffiths.

20 Feb 07:11 AM
From Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the law
World

From Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the law

Princess Anne was fined and given a criminal record over her dog Dotty in 2002.

20 Feb 05:34 AM
Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest
New Zealand

Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

Police say the ex-prince shared trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein.

20 Feb 04:00 AM
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Latest from America

Hugh Hefner's widow calls for investigation into Playboy founder's foundation
World

Hugh Hefner's widow calls for investigation into Playboy founder's foundation

Crystal Hefner says the foundation holds about 3000 of her late husband's diaries.

20 Feb 07:00 AM
Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire
World

Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire

Regina Santos-Aviles died in September after setting herself alight.

20 Feb 01:19 AM
Investigators hope to catch signals from Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker
World

Investigators hope to catch signals from Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker

Detectives are trying to track the 84-year-old's pacemaker signals from the air.

19 Feb 10:26 PM
Nigeria seeks to reduce over-reliance on US security
World

Nigeria seeks to reduce over-reliance on US security

Nigeria is seeking EU support with non-lethal kit while rejecting foreign troops.

19 Feb 07:15 PM

Asia news

Abandoned baby monkey wins fans after bonding with soft toy
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Abandoned baby monkey wins fans after bonding with soft toy

Zookeepers in Japan cared for Punch after his mother left him soon after birth.

18 Feb 02:46 AM
Stop horsing around: What to expect in the Year of the Horse
New Zealand

Stop horsing around: What to expect in the Year of the Horse

The rare Fire Horse year has arrived, appearing only once every 60 years.

16 Feb 11:45 PM
Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor
World

Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor

Police are probing claims former prince leaked trade secrets to Jeffrey Epstein.

15 Feb 11:28 PM
China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high
World

China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high

Chinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic slopes in the country's northeast.

15 Feb 05:00 PM
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It’s personal: How Trump sees the rest of the world
World

It’s personal: How Trump sees the rest of the world

New York Times: What the US President has said about other countries and leaders.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
Revealed: Andrew and Epstein planned secret business in China
World

Revealed: Andrew and Epstein planned secret business in China

Emails show Andrew planned a Beijing firm with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.

13 Feb 04:00 PM
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Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53
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Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53

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20 Feb 05:31 AM
Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest
New Zealand

Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

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20 Feb 03:55 AM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct
World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct

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19 Feb 05:26 PM
Bizzare video of students enduring hazing ritual
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Bizzare video of students enduring hazing ritual

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19 Feb 04:04 AM

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanned decades
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanned decades

New York Times: A timeline of the former Prince's association with Epstein.

19 Feb 08:02 PM
British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief
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British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief

Police searched two properties after US files suggested he shared secret reports.

19 Feb 07:58 PM
UK blocks US from using RAF bases to strike Iran
World

UK blocks US from using RAF bases to strike Iran

US President Donald Trump is preparing US forces for possible war with Iran by Saturday.

19 Feb 07:28 PM
Nigeria seeks to reduce over-reliance on US security
World

Nigeria seeks to reduce over-reliance on US security

Nigeria is seeking EU support with non-lethal kit while rejecting foreign troops.

19 Feb 07:15 PM
After leaving WHO, Trump officials propose more expensive replacement to duplicate it
World

After leaving WHO, Trump officials propose more expensive replacement to duplicate it

Experts warn a US-only network cannot match WHO’s global reach and access.

19 Feb 06:18 PM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested by UK police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, UK public react to the arrest. Video / AFP

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19 Feb 05:26 PM
US will be ready to strike Iran by Saturday, Trump told
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US will be ready to strike Iran by Saturday, Trump told

US commanders say forces could sustain weeks of non-stop strikes on Iran.

19 Feb 05:23 PM
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The price of admission in Epstein’s world: silence

19 Feb 04:00 PM
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Obama thought Trump was a joke. He completely misjudged the mood in America

19 Feb 04:00 PM
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'Life imprisonment': Former South Korean President jailed over martial law

19 Feb 07:39 AM
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Frat banned for five years after disturbing basement hazing exposed on video

19 Feb 06:00 AM
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Bizzare video of students enduring hazing ritual

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19 Feb 04:04 AM
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