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Peru presidential hopeful bloodied but unhurt in gun attack
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Peru presidential hopeful bloodied but unhurt in gun attack

Rafael Belaunde, 50, suffered cuts from shattered glass but was not badly hurt.

02 Dec 07:11 PM
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Hong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe fire

Police have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.

02 Dec 07:09 PM
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Putin: We're ready for war with Europe

Tweaks to 28-point peace plan have angered the Russian President.

02 Dec 07:05 PM

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Putin receives top US negotiators in high-stakes Ukraine talks
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Putin receives top US negotiators in high-stakes Ukraine talks

Vladimir Putin is demanding Ukraine cede occupied territory as part of any deal.

02 Dec 06:56 PM
Putin warns of possible strikes on Ukraine allies’ ships
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Putin warns of possible strikes on Ukraine allies’ ships

There have been at least nine attacks on Russian tankers in one year.

02 Dec 05:11 PM
Weight-loss economy: Ozempic is changing how people spend money and time
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Weight-loss economy: Ozempic is changing how people spend money and time

02 Dec 05:00 PM
Why the world’s top coffee producer is switching up its beans
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Why the world’s top coffee producer is switching up its beans

02 Dec 05:00 PM
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For Trump, Hegseth’s take-no-prisoners approach is a growing liability

02 Dec 04:00 PM
From Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never before
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From Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never before

02 Dec 04:00 PM
Alleged National Guard shooter struggled to adapt in US
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Alleged National Guard shooter struggled to adapt in US

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was once an elite counterterrorism soldier in Afghanistan.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
The Winter Egg: Rare Faberge to go on sale in London
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The Winter Egg: Rare Faberge to go on sale in London

Carl Faberge created 50 Imperial Eggs for Russia’s Romanov family over 31 years.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues
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As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues

Even in Unionist neighbourhoods of Northern Ireland, Gaeilge is enjoying a resurgence.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
Backlash to White House, Hegseth response to boat-strike fallout
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Backlash to White House, Hegseth response to boat-strike fallout

'This is ‘protect Pete’ bulls***': Anger in Defence Dept over Hegseth's role in incident.

02 Dec 04:37 AM
Child molester jailed after claiming jury was hypnotised
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Child molester jailed after claiming jury was hypnotised

Wolf, formerly known as Ryan Haley, was jailed for three and a half years.

02 Dec 01:33 AM
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Melbourne teen who murdered doctor during citizen’s arrest jailed 17 years
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Melbourne teen who murdered doctor during citizen’s arrest jailed 17 years

The teen twice broke into Ash Gordon's home, targeting his Mercedes AMG.

02 Dec 01:31 AM
Twelve dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port
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Twelve dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port

The number of people on board has not been confirmed.

02 Dec 12:02 AM
'Cheaters don't get cake': Aussie influencer throws party on cancelled wedding day
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'Cheaters don't get cake': Aussie influencer throws party on cancelled wedding day

In September, she told fans that she and her fiancé had parted ways in a TikTok video.

01 Dec 10:20 PM
White House says Trump got MRI for ‘preventive’ cardiovascular check-up
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White House says Trump got MRI for ‘preventive’ cardiovascular check-up

US President's doctor provides more detail about Trump's health, October check-up.

01 Dec 10:02 PM
Son of Mexican crime lord ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in drug case - US media
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Son of Mexican crime lord ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in drug case - US media

Joaquin Guzman Lopez has changed his plea to a narcotics trafficking charge.

01 Dec 09:59 PM
Twice-a-year HIV prevention shots begin in Africa
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Twice-a-year HIV prevention shots begin in Africa

It's the first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world’s highest HIV burden.

01 Dec 09:38 PM
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Ant Strachan: Rating players and coaches in All Blacks 2025 report card
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Ant Strachan: Rating players and coaches in All Blacks 2025 report card

OPINION: Set-piece woes and high-ball frailty must improve if ABs are to match Springboks.

28 Nov 05:01 PM
'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiled
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'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiled

Developers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.

28 Nov 05:39 AM
Swiss woman dies after shark attack off NSW beach
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Swiss woman dies after shark attack off NSW beach

Police will examine the couple's GoPro, which may have filmed the attack.

27 Nov 11:15 PM
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The real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight
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The real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight

Geoff Lawson says Boon’s total was 52 drinks, not 52 beers, on that 1989 flight.

27 Nov 06:30 PM

UK news

King's brother can stay at Royal Lodge for another year
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King's brother can stay at Royal Lodge for another year

Andrew has served notice on Royal Lodge but must cover all repairs until October.

02 Dec 06:07 PM
Holly Willoughby admits breaking man’s neck in car crash
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Holly Willoughby admits breaking man’s neck in car crash

The scooter rider suffered a neck fracture and a broken toe in the crash.

02 Dec 05:30 PM
As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues
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As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues

Even in Unionist neighbourhoods of Northern Ireland, Gaeilge is enjoying a resurgence.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
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Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund
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Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund

The lawsuit comes as the US Supreme Court weighs limits on presidential tariff power.

02 Dec 07:03 PM
Alleged National Guard shooter struggled to adapt in US
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Alleged National Guard shooter struggled to adapt in US

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was once an elite counterterrorism soldier in Afghanistan.

02 Dec 04:00 PM
Bitcoin slumps in fresh crypto sell-off
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Bitcoin slumps in fresh crypto sell-off

China’s renewed crackdown threat has added pressure to digital coins.

01 Dec 09:07 PM
US-NZ Relations: US Business Summit set to explore what's next
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US-NZ Relations: US Business Summit set to explore what's next

Political analyst Dan Schnur on the trade and foreign policy shifts ahead.

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01 Dec 07:33 PM

Asia news

Hong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe fire
World

Hong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe fire

Police have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.

02 Dec 07:09 PM
Asia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivors
World

Asia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivors

WHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.

01 Dec 05:29 PM
Climate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’
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Climate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’

Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.

01 Dec 04:00 PM
Thousands without shelter after flooding across Southeast Asia
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Thousands without shelter after flooding across Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s Sumatra island remains cut off, with looting reported amid aid delays.

30 Nov 05:13 PM
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These scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?
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These scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?

New York Times: The demolition of buildings was broadcast on state media for days.

30 Nov 05:00 PM
Monsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 dead
World

Monsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 dead

In West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.

29 Nov 02:10 AM
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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing
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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

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28 Nov 07:16 PM
US National Guard member dies after Washington shooting
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US National Guard member dies after Washington shooting

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27 Nov 11:47 PM
Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83
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Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83

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27 Nov 06:14 PM
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UK’s OBR boss quits after report blames him for Budget leak
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UK’s OBR boss quits after report blames him for Budget leak

The inquiry blamed long-running IT flaws, not hacking or foreign actors.

01 Dec 08:46 PM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor formally stripped of last remaining titles
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor formally stripped of last remaining titles

The King's brother had already lost his prince, HRH, and Duke of York titles in October.

01 Dec 08:15 PM
How much Mariah Carey's Christmas hit makes her each year
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How much Mariah Carey's Christmas hit makes her each year

The song has helped make Carey the only artist to top the US Hot 100 in four decades.

01 Dec 07:44 PM
Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth
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Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth

He urged Lebanese youth to 'change the course of history' and rebuild hope.

01 Dec 07:24 PM
How Paris' oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'
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How Paris' oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'

Cars and buses will be banned from the bridge during the art installation’s run next June.

01 Dec 07:23 PM
‘Very optimistic’: Trump envoy heads to Moscow with Ukraine war blueprint
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‘Very optimistic’: Trump envoy heads to Moscow with Ukraine war blueprint

US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

01 Dec 07:05 PM
Court rules Trump pick Habba unlawfully appointed top New Jersey prosecutor
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Court rules Trump pick Habba unlawfully appointed top New Jersey prosecutor

The ruling may affect similar Trump-era interim prosecutor appointments.

01 Dec 06:01 PM
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Asia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivors

01 Dec 05:29 PM
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Hong Kong fire probe: 14 suspects arrested over substandard netting, 151 dead

01 Dec 05:24 PM
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Bamboo becomes identity issue for some Hong Kongers after blaze

01 Dec 05:15 PM
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Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo

01 Dec 05:14 PM
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TikTok, Instagram ban for Australian kids heralds global curbs

01 Dec 05:00 PM
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