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With tariffs, Trump takes aim at some of America's oldest allies

In Denmark, US lawmakers contradict the President on Greenland.

These prophets of economic doom are worried about another collapse

The current investment boom is triggering deja vu for some economists.

Trump's shock tariffs are the perfect present for Putin and Xi

ANALYSIS: The US is spending political goodwill like it is going out of fashion.

Israel objects to line-up of Trump panel for post-war Gaza

Trump declared himself chair of the body as he promotes a controversial vision of Gaza.

Trump bought US$1m in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after merger announcement

Trump bought the bonds after saying he'd be 'involved' in decision to approve US$83b deal.

Schoolgirl burned to death in house fire started by cigarette lighter

It was the second house fire for the family in six months.

2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this year

From Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year.

Thousands protest over Greenland as Trump threatens UK, European nations with tariffs

Trump escalates quest to acquire Greenland, accuses Europe of playing 'dangerous game'.

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.

US clamps down on Pacific visas with bans, bonds and suspended migration

Fiji faces a halt on new US migration visas from January 21, but tourists can still go.

Trump names Blair, Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’

Former British PM joins despite anger over his backing for the 2003 Iraq invasion.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’

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