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Melbourne model's life 'criminally stolen' by 24yo killer, family tell court
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Melbourne model's life 'criminally stolen' by 24yo killer, family tell court

Elise Hodder was struck as she arrived to celebrate her friend’s birthday.

24 Oct 10:36 PM
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'The conditions for stabilisation': Rubio eyes rapid Gaza deployment

Marco Rubio says talks are under way to form an international Gaza force.

24 Oct 09:40 PM
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'Finish the job': Starmer pushes for action on Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Starmer met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to discuss fresh military aid.

24 Oct 09:08 PM

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European leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign Office
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European leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign Office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders hold a Coalition of the Willing meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Video / AFP

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24 Oct 08:03 PM
Canadians pull tariff ad after furious Trump scraps trade talks
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Canadians pull tariff ad after furious Trump scraps trade talks

Trump said on his Truth Social network he had 'terminated' all negotiations with Canada.

24 Oct 07:57 PM
'Tool of revenge': Trump critic Letitia James denies bank fraud charges
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'Tool of revenge': Trump critic Letitia James denies bank fraud charges

24 Oct 07:47 PM
Trump sending US aircraft carrier to Latin America as war fears rise
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Trump sending US aircraft carrier to Latin America as war fears rise

24 Oct 07:35 PM
Manhunt launched after migrant sex offender accidentally released from UK prison
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Manhunt launched after migrant sex offender accidentally released from UK prison

24 Oct 06:08 PM
Trump ends trade talks with Canada over 'fake' Reagan ad
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada over 'fake' Reagan ad

24 Oct 04:17 AM
Signs of deadly bird flu strain observed on sub-Antarctic Heard Island
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Signs of deadly bird flu strain observed on sub-Antarctic Heard Island

Scientists saw mass seal deaths on remote Heard Island in the Southern Ocean.

24 Oct 04:12 AM
Man pleads not guilty to deadly California wildfire charges
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Man pleads not guilty to deadly California wildfire charges

The January infernos killed 31 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

24 Oct 02:03 AM
Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi
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Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi

Trump’s first Asia visit since returning to office includes three key stops.

24 Oct 01:57 AM
Air NZ flight makes emergency landing in Sydney
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Air NZ flight makes emergency landing in Sydney

Emergency service vehicles lined the runway as the plane was towed to a gate.

24 Oct 01:07 AM
‘Kill crew’: Police charge three men over death of Sydney mother
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‘Kill crew’: Police charge three men over death of Sydney mother

Her body was found in a burnt-out SUV.

24 Oct 12:41 AM
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Trump's ballroom blitz upsets old guard
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Trump's ballroom blitz upsets old guard

The $250m project will replace the White House’s entire East Wing.

24 Oct 12:39 AM
White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags on
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White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags on

More than 60,000 airport staff are working unpaid as delays worsen.

24 Oct 12:13 AM
Nato jets scrambled after Russian warplanes violate Lithuanian airspace
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Nato jets scrambled after Russian warplanes violate Lithuanian airspace

The Russian jets crossed about half a mile into Lithuanian airspace.

23 Oct 09:44 PM
Louvre thieves carjacked truck-mounted lift nine days before heist
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Louvre thieves carjacked truck-mounted lift nine days before heist

The gang used a stolen 90-foot (27m) lift truck to scale the Louvre’s walls.

23 Oct 09:40 PM
Time cover swaps 'super bad' photo for Oval Office shot
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Time cover swaps 'super bad' photo for Oval Office shot

The new photo shows Donald Trump seated in the Oval Office, facing the camera.

23 Oct 09:04 PM
New book claims Prince Andrew sought women through staff and royal contacts
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New book claims Prince Andrew sought women through staff and royal contacts

A new biography alleges Prince Andrew asked aides to ‘arrange girls’ for him.

23 Oct 08:06 PM
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Trump confirms US nuclear subs for Australia after Aukus review
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Trump confirms US nuclear subs for Australia after Aukus review

Anthony Albanese also signed a White House deal on critical minerals.

20 Oct 05:49 PM
Five journeys tempting Kiwis to start planning their next big getaway
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Five journeys tempting Kiwis to start planning their next big getaway

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20 Oct 04:25 PM
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Apple NZ returns to growth in recession-hit market
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Apple NZ returns to growth in recession-hit market

Treaty means tech giant pays tax across the Tasman, accounts indicate.

20 Oct 03:00 AM
Ryan Adams hints at quitting overseas touring after turbulent NZ shows
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Ryan Adams hints at quitting overseas touring after turbulent NZ shows

Fans at his New Zealand gigs described erratic rants and worrying behaviour.

20 Oct 01:59 AM

UK news

Lily Allen turns heartbreak into art with searing David Harbour album
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Lily Allen turns heartbreak into art with searing David Harbour album

She recorded West End Girl in a frantic 10-day burst after their split.

25 Oct 12:14 AM
'Finish the job': Starmer pushes for action on Russian assets to aid Ukraine
World

'Finish the job': Starmer pushes for action on Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Starmer met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to discuss fresh military aid.

24 Oct 09:08 PM
European leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign Office
World

European leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign Office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders hold a Coalition of the Willing meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Video / AFP

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24 Oct 08:03 PM
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Lily Allen turns heartbreak into art with searing David Harbour album
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Lily Allen turns heartbreak into art with searing David Harbour album

She recorded West End Girl in a frantic 10-day burst after their split.

25 Oct 12:14 AM
'The conditions for stabilisation': Rubio eyes rapid Gaza deployment
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'The conditions for stabilisation': Rubio eyes rapid Gaza deployment

Marco Rubio says talks are under way to form an international Gaza force.

24 Oct 09:40 PM
Canadians pull tariff ad after furious Trump scraps trade talks
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Canadians pull tariff ad after furious Trump scraps trade talks

Trump said on his Truth Social network he had 'terminated' all negotiations with Canada.

24 Oct 07:57 PM
'Tool of revenge': Trump critic Letitia James denies bank fraud charges
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'Tool of revenge': Trump critic Letitia James denies bank fraud charges

James, 67, entered her plea in a federal court in Norfolk, Virginia.

24 Oct 07:47 PM

Asia news

Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi
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Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi

Trump’s first Asia visit since returning to office includes three key stops.

24 Oct 01:57 AM
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More a resort than student digs: First look inside new UniLodge Auckland Central

Ashton Mitchell architect Cliff Paul's stylish new Auckland CBD tower for uni students.

22 Oct 10:00 PM
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Inside Luigi Mangione’s missing months
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Inside Luigi Mangione’s missing months

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22 Oct 04:00 PM
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Inside Luigi Mangione’s chaotic travels before alleged CEO killing

The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing Brian Thompson in December.

22 Oct 07:07 AM
'Stealth husband': Japan PM Takaichi's spouse vows quiet support
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'Stealth husband': Japan PM Takaichi's spouse vows quiet support

The couple married in 2004, divorced in 2017 and remarried in 2021.

22 Oct 06:58 AM
'Stern protest': Diplomatic fallout after mid-air incident
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'Stern protest': Diplomatic fallout after mid-air incident

China takes issue with Australia's statement on episode involving military aircraft.

22 Oct 03:20 AM
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European leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign Office
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European leaders and Zelenskyy hold Coalition of the Willing meeting at UK Foreign Office

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24 Oct 08:03 PM
King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service
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King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service

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23 Oct 07:32 PM
Can the Louvre’s stolen royal gems ever be recovered?
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Can the Louvre’s stolen royal gems ever be recovered?

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21 Oct 04:00 PM
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20 Oct 06:49 PM

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King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service
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King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service

The King and Queen joined the Pope for an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel. Video / AFP

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23 Oct 07:32 PM
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King makes history by praying with Pope

The King is the first British monarch to pray with a Pope since the Reformation.

23 Oct 07:29 PM
Half a century on, Bloody Sunday trial ends with soldier walking free
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Half a century on, Bloody Sunday trial ends with soldier walking free

Families of James Wray and William McKinney left court before the verdict.

23 Oct 06:58 PM
Trump warns Israel over West Bank annexation
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Trump warns Israel over West Bank annexation

US Secretary of State arrives in Israel as fresh tensions test the fragile Gaza truce.

23 Oct 06:20 PM
Trump wipes Zhao's money-laundering conviction
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Trump wipes Zhao's money-laundering conviction

The move could allow Binance to resume US operations after a two-year halt.

23 Oct 05:50 PM
Zelenskyy welcomes Trump sanctions shift
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Zelenskyy welcomes Trump sanctions shift

Belgium’s Bart De Wever warned he could block an assets plan that lacked risk guarantees.

23 Oct 05:30 PM
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The FBI says more than 30 people were indicted in the nationwide schemes.

23 Oct 05:23 PM
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