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US homeland chief accuses Democrats of inciting violence after woman killed

Democrats have criticised the exclusion of local investigators from the investigation.

Instagram users urged to ignore suspicious password reset emails after data breach fears

Malwarebytes says data from about 17.5m accounts may have been scraped.

Venezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'

Only about 20 political prisoners have been freed despite US claims of a 'large' release.

‘Massacre’: Hundreds feared dead as Iran tries to crush protests

The Trump administration considers military options in response to the demonstrations.

Syria govt forces take control of Aleppo’s Kurdish neighbourhoods

Syrian forces now control all of Aleppo after seizing two Kurdish areas.

IVF breakthrough drug Lyvanta could stop eggs ageing for older women

Human egg tests in UK and US clinics are starting this year.

Prince Harry in push to reunite with King at Invictus Games

Formal invitations to the royal family will go out closer to the 2027 Games.

‘Once in a lifetime’: Tom Hiddleston on filming Sir Ed Hillary epic in NZ

The acclaimed actor went from high-stakes espionage to mountaineering feats.

Philippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapse

Philippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapse. Video / AFP

China's birth-rate push sputters as couples stay child-free

The country's population has shrunk three years in a row and could halve by 2100.

NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

Students get verified online and receive English results within two days.

Air NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215

The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.

Trump leads the world into a geopolitical Wild West

Analysis: It is another nail in the coffin of the old post-war status quo.

Analysis: What the capture of Maduro means for China and Russia

Shockwaves from Caracas are being felt in Moscow and Beijing. These are the implications.

Why Greenland has become a Trump Administration target

New York Times: There are now new shipping routes and Greenland is a geostrategic asset.

Inside the digital war Kiwis face when heading to Ukraine front lines

Ron Mark warns even innocent family posts can expose Kiwis to Russian targeting.

'Sad sign of the times': Armed police to guard Australian Open after Bondi attack

The tournament is expected to draw more than 1.1 million fans this year.