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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’

Two former staff allege sexual abuse and forced labour in 2021.

South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict

He also faces a separate case where prosecutors have sought the death penalty.

Renee Good was shot in head and chest, new documents show

Her family rejects Ice claims she tried to ram agent Jonathan Ross.

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.

Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?

There have been a handful of occasions where a Nobel Prize medal has been sold.

Princess of Wales: I play rugby with Charlotte – but I don't want to be tackled by George

The princess said she plays rugby at home with Princess Charlotte.

Freddie Mercury’s ‘secret daughter’ dies aged 48

Her story emerged from 17 diaries Freddie Mercury gave her weeks before he died.

Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool

X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.

Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

His viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.

South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict

He also faces a separate case where prosecutors have sought the death penalty.

QT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreigners

CBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.

At least 32 dead after crane collapses on to passenger train in Thailand

Italian-Thai Development has faced multiple deadly construction accidents.

Opinion: American supremacy is over, and something new is coming

New York Times Opinion: As America’s global reign fades, a new world is taking shape.

Kevin Rudd to leave US ambassadorship in March

Rudd will leave Washington on March 31, about a year earlier than planned.

Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool

X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.

Syrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near Aleppo

Residents fled Deir Hafer after the army set a 5pm deadline to leave.

Final death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168

The victims include 10 migrant domestic workers and one firefighter.