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Iran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says it wants talks

Iran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.

US arrests women who disrupted church over Minnesota immigration crackdown

The FACE Act protects those seeking to access abortion clinics and places of worship.

Defiant ex-prosecutor testifies to Trump's 'criminal' election plot

Jack Smith told MPs he had proof beyond reasonable doubt Trump broke the law.

Trump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at Davos

The US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.

Brutal blast: Massive storm to engulf 3200km stretch with snow and ice

Days of winter freeze lie ahead for US, with the storm not peaking until Monday.

First trip to kingdom: Prince William set for three-day Saudi visit

The visit marks his first official overseas trip of 2026 as Prince of Wales.

Football's richest clubs: Real Madrid stay top of money league

Real Madrid earned $2.4b last season, despite not winning a major trophy.

Pole position for Peters: Why NZ First has momentum heading into election 2026

ANALYSIS: The veteran politician has threaded the needle while in Government.

US hip-hop label Def Jam launches China division

Universal Music calls China one of the world's most dynamic music markets.

The Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzy

Koh Lan sits just a 20-minute boat ride from Pattaya’s neon-soaked strips.

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.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, seven others accept Trump 'Board of Peace' invite

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has also accepted the invitation.

US House committee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress

Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to meet the committee over its Epstein probe.

Trump at Davos: Here’s a look at everything and everyone US President assailed

New York Times: Trump alternately praised and threatened European allies in Switzerland.