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Latest World news

Security scare: Australian prime minister evacuated from home to secure location
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Security scare: Australian prime minister evacuated from home to secure location

Anthony Albanese was moved from The Lodge to an alternative location as a precaution.

24 Feb 08:12 PM
World

Who wins? US shop manager sued, accused of cashing winning lotto ticket left behind by customer

The US$21m jackpot-winning ticket was the biggest draw in seven years.

24 Feb 07:59 PM
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Most teens believe their peers are using AI to cheat in school, survey says

Pew research finds more than half of teens in US use AI tools for help with schoolwork.

24 Feb 07:58 PM

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UK govt says it will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew
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UK govt says it will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew

Police are probing claims Andrew shared sensitive documents with Epstein.

24 Feb 07:56 PM
Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15
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Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15

Seven children were among the 15 fatalities when the aircraft crashed in the Arequipa area

24 Feb 07:34 PM
Torrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missing
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Torrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missing

24 Feb 07:23 PM
Warner Bros ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
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Warner Bros ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount

24 Feb 07:06 PM
G7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’
World

G7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’

24 Feb 06:58 PM
'Dear Gordon' email was in Epstein's inbox 38 minutes after reaching PM
World

'Dear Gordon' email was in Epstein's inbox 38 minutes after reaching PM

24 Feb 06:50 PM
Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicals
World

Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicals

About 1400 locals are each seeking €20,000 in compensation from 3M.

24 Feb 06:21 PM
Workplace equality exists nowhere: World Bank
World

Workplace equality exists nowhere: World Bank

Only about half of workplace equality laws worldwide are actually enforced.

24 Feb 05:58 PM
Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war
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Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war

Once holding about 20,000 books, the library now has fewer than 4000 left.

24 Feb 05:54 PM
TV anchor offers US$1m in mother's abduction
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TV anchor offers US$1m in mother's abduction

Savannah Guthrie says the family fears 84-year-old Nancy may now be dead.

24 Feb 05:30 PM
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El Mencho’s death alone is unlikely to spell the end for his cartel
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El Mencho’s death alone is unlikely to spell the end for his cartel

New York Times analysis: After 60 years of the war on drugs, what strategies have worked?

24 Feb 05:00 PM
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Russia-Ukraine War: Kremlin struggling to recruit enough replacement soldiers
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Russia-Ukraine War: Kremlin struggling to recruit enough replacement soldiers

After four years of conflict, 87% of Moscow’s losses have come from drone strikes.

24 Feb 04:00 PM
Israelis brace for another war as Trump mulls strikes on Iran
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Israelis brace for another war as Trump mulls strikes on Iran

Officials say Israel now is not expected to strike first and will defer to the US.

24 Feb 04:00 PM
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‘Blood vendetta’: Inside the Sydney underworld feud that felled ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai
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‘Blood vendetta’: Inside the Sydney underworld feud that felled ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai

Competition is hot for the city's $6b annual illicit drug trade

24 Feb 04:00 PM
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Norway’s centuries-long watch on the northern lights
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Norway’s centuries-long watch on the northern lights

New York Times: An array of 10,000 antennas will seek a detailed understanding of auroras.

24 Feb 04:00 PM
Antarctic IceCube telescope expands in new push to study ghost particles
World

Antarctic IceCube telescope expands in new push to study ghost particles

The upgrade lets IceCube track lower-energy neutrinos in far finer detail.

24 Feb 04:00 PM
Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader
World

Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader

Sibling of Kim Jong Un elevated to a key position in North Korea’s ruling party.

24 Feb 04:00 PM
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Australia news

Infrawork sold to Australian recruiter PeopleIN in $56m transtasman deal
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Infrawork sold to Australian recruiter PeopleIN in $56m transtasman deal

Infrawork includes Extrastaff, Visahub and Manila-based Sky Bourne International.

20 Feb 04:00 AM
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Kiwi smart shopping start-up raises $8m to fuel US expansion
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Kiwi smart shopping start-up raises $8m to fuel US expansion

Appetise now helps 70,000 Kiwi households to plan meals and shop smarter.

20 Feb 12:00 AM
‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for life
New Zealand

‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for life

Four people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.

19 Feb 09:40 PM
Super Eights explainer: What next for the Black Caps?
Black Caps

Super Eights explainer: What next for the Black Caps?

The Black Caps likely need to win at least two of three games in Colombo to progress.

19 Feb 09:37 PM

UK news

UK govt says it will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew
World

UK govt says it will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew

Police are probing claims Andrew shared sensitive documents with Epstein.

24 Feb 07:56 PM
UK sanctions NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oil
New Zealand

UK sanctions NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oil

It comes after revelations that the firm had insured 'shadow fleet' vessels.

24 Feb 07:01 PM
'Dear Gordon' email was in Epstein's inbox 38 minutes after reaching PM
World

'Dear Gordon' email was in Epstein's inbox 38 minutes after reaching PM

Police are probing whether Lord Mandelson shared market-sensitive UK files with Epstein.

24 Feb 06:50 PM
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Latest from America

Who wins? US shop manager sued, accused of cashing winning lotto ticket left behind by customer
World

Who wins? US shop manager sued, accused of cashing winning lotto ticket left behind by customer

The US$21m jackpot-winning ticket was the biggest draw in seven years.

24 Feb 07:59 PM
Most teens believe their peers are using AI to cheat in school, survey says
World

Most teens believe their peers are using AI to cheat in school, survey says

Pew research finds more than half of teens in US use AI tools for help with schoolwork.

24 Feb 07:58 PM
G7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’
World

G7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’

They highlighted new US-led mediation efforts this year in Geneva and Abu Dhabi.

24 Feb 06:58 PM
'Dear Gordon' email was in Epstein's inbox 38 minutes after reaching PM
World

'Dear Gordon' email was in Epstein's inbox 38 minutes after reaching PM

Police are probing whether Lord Mandelson shared market-sensitive UK files with Epstein.

24 Feb 06:50 PM

Asia news

Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader
World

Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader

Sibling of Kim Jong Un elevated to a key position in North Korea’s ruling party.

24 Feb 04:00 PM
Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan double murder
World

Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan double murder

She reportedly asked the chatbot about the effects of mixing alcohol and pills.

23 Feb 09:36 PM
ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte
World

ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte

Court to decide whether former leader should stand trial for crimes against humanity.

23 Feb 02:35 AM
NZ has 'front-row seat' to only lunar eclipse of 2026
New Zealand

NZ has 'front-row seat' to only lunar eclipse of 2026

Stardome says you need only your eyes and clear skies to see the event.

22 Feb 11:49 PM
How to add lanterns, street food and underwater dining to your next summer getaway
Travel news

How to add lanterns, street food and underwater dining to your next summer getaway

Make summer count with lanterns, street food and iconic events

21 Feb 06:49 PM
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Tariff ruling: What happens to all these trade deals now?
World

Tariff ruling: What happens to all these trade deals now?

New York Times: Deals include ones with some of America's largest trading partners.

21 Feb 05:00 PM
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World video

Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein | Herald NOW
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Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein | Herald NOW

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23 Feb 07:19 PM
US East Coast hit by snow storm
World

US East Coast hit by snow storm

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23 Feb 06:18 PM
Man killed by Secret Service after trying to access Trump estate
World

Man killed by Secret Service after trying to access Trump estate

Watch
22 Feb 05:58 PM
Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53
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Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53

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20 Feb 05:31 AM

More World news

'United in our grief': New photos released as parents renew plea to find missing 4yo Gus Lamont
World

'United in our grief': New photos released as parents renew plea to find missing 4yo Gus Lamont

The youngster vanished from the family's Oak Park Station in Australia on September 27.

24 Feb 06:08 AM
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How forces tracked down Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss
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How forces tracked down Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss

New York Times: They did not follow the money or the trail of drugs to find El Mencho.

24 Feb 04:56 AM
Drink-driving charge, ban and suspension for Kiwi AFL hopeful Mykelti Lefau
Sport

Drink-driving charge, ban and suspension for Kiwi AFL hopeful Mykelti Lefau

Lefau’s licence has been revoked for 10 months after the weekend incident.

24 Feb 04:42 AM
'Elements of foul play': Police chief vows consequences over Fijian officer’s death
Talanoa

'Elements of foul play': Police chief vows consequences over Fijian officer’s death

Racagi had worked on recent drug raids in Lami, though police see no link yet.

24 Feb 04:03 AM
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Even in a New York blizzard, food deliveries continue
World

Even in a New York blizzard, food deliveries continue

New York Times: Deliveristas were able to cycle the streets. It was treacherous going.

24 Feb 03:59 AM
Russia-Ukraine War: Five markers of Putin's war in Ukraine
World

Russia-Ukraine War: Five markers of Putin's war in Ukraine

Key events in four years of war after Russia's 2022 invasion, and the conflict's toll.

24 Feb 03:22 AM
Sonny Bill Williams, the $6m luxury fundraiser and the stalled mosque project
World

Sonny Bill Williams, the $6m luxury fundraiser and the stalled mosque project

The Hurstville Masjid project has raised almost $6m from community donors.

24 Feb 12:52 AM
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World

Police find human remains in search for 85-year-old kidnapped from Sydney home

24 Feb 12:26 AM
World

Mugabe’s youngest son charged with attempted murder after gardener shot

23 Feb 11:33 PM
World

Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran

23 Feb 10:48 PM
World

Trump Organisation moves into Australia, high-rise tower planned for holiday hotspot

23 Feb 10:36 PM
Lifestyle

Queen Camilla tells French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot: 'I was shocked at your case – it left me speechless'

23 Feb 10:07 PM
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Three dead in new US strike on boat in Caribbean

23 Feb 09:48 PM
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Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan double murder

23 Feb 09:36 PM
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Why the Epstein files should never have been released

23 Feb 09:25 PM

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