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'It could be a problem': Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros
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'It could be a problem': Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros

US President said streamer already has 'a very large market share'.

08 Dec 02:10 AM
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Chernobyl unable to prevent radiation leak after Russian strike

Inspectors warn radioactive dust could escape from the damaged shelter.

08 Dec 01:27 AM
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Eight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil library

Two armed men held up a security guard and a visiting couple, police said.

08 Dec 01:11 AM

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Kiwi arrested at Sydney Airport attempting to bring $10m heroin haul  into Australia
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Kiwi arrested at Sydney Airport attempting to bring $10m heroin haul into Australia

A New Zealand national is due to appear in court today accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia hidden inside his luggage.

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08 Dec 12:53 AM
Dozens of babies die of syphilis in Hungary as cases soar globally
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Dozens of babies die of syphilis in Hungary as cases soar globally

At least 40% of surviving infants face lifelong disability from the infection.

07 Dec 11:42 PM
Firefighter killed, homes destroyed as bushfires rip through NSW and southeast Queensland
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Firefighter killed, homes destroyed as bushfires rip through NSW and southeast Queensland

07 Dec 11:30 PM
Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto its fighters
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Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto its fighters

07 Dec 10:40 PM
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Superpower competition: The missing chapter in US security strategy

07 Dec 09:59 PM
Lifeguards save dog swept a kilometre out to sea by rip current
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Lifeguards save dog swept a kilometre out to sea by rip current

07 Dec 08:56 PM
Netanyahu expects to move soon to Gaza truce second phase
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Netanyahu expects to move soon to Gaza truce second phase

Israeli PM wants Hamas to be disarmed, and Gaza demilitarised in the next phase.

07 Dec 08:37 PM
Starmer refuses to rule out rejoining EU in his lifetime
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Starmer refuses to rule out rejoining EU in his lifetime

The UK Prime Minister has been openly arguing for a closer relationship with Brussels.

07 Dec 08:07 PM
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Misdiagnosed for years: The hidden condition behind Annie’s changing body
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Misdiagnosed for years: The hidden condition behind Annie’s changing body

Doctors found a 1.4cm pituitary tumour driving dangerous hormone levels.

07 Dec 07:34 PM
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Rosie O’Donnell’s life in exile
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Rosie O’Donnell’s life in exile

Rosie O'Donnell left the US for Dublin in January over Trump fears.

07 Dec 07:22 PM
Woman attacked with pepper spray in ‘suitcase robbery’ at Heathrow Airport that left 21 injured
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Woman attacked with pepper spray in ‘suitcase robbery’ at Heathrow Airport that left 21 injured

Met police say the incident is believed to involve a suitcase robbery in a lift.

07 Dec 07:17 PM
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Bangladesh begins exhuming mass grave from 2024 uprising
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Bangladesh begins exhuming mass grave from 2024 uprising

Police believe the grave in Dhaka holds roughly 114 bodies.

07 Dec 06:47 PM
25 dead after fire engulfs Goa superclub in India
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25 dead after fire engulfs Goa superclub in India

The gas explosion erupted just after midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane.

07 Dec 06:41 PM
Benin government says it ‘foiled’ coup attempt
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Benin government says it ‘foiled’ coup attempt

President Patrice Talon, 67, is safe as troops say the situation is under control.

07 Dec 06:41 PM
Drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens: local official
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Drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens: local official

The African Union and Unicef say the true toll likely exceeds 100 dead.

07 Dec 06:29 PM
Russia rapidly gains territory in Ukraine as peace talks stall
World

Russia rapidly gains territory in Ukraine as peace talks stall

Trump's peace plan asked Kyiv to hand over vast areas and limit its army.

07 Dec 06:19 PM
Iran hangs man convicted in massive scam case
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Iran hangs man convicted in massive scam case

More than 28,000 complainants came forward, with 28 people prosecuted.

07 Dec 06:18 PM
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Ranked: Test cricket’s 10 greatest left-armers (including two Kiwis)
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Ranked: Test cricket’s 10 greatest left-armers (including two Kiwis)

New Zealand’s Trent Boult ranks fifth, with 317 wickets before his early exit.

04 Dec 07:01 PM
Fox outshines McIlroy to grab share of Australian Open lead
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Fox outshines McIlroy to grab share of Australian Open lead

Ryan Fox fired a six-under 65 to be tied with Australian Elvis Smylie.

04 Dec 07:47 AM
Big stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdown
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Big stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdown

The Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.

04 Dec 03:00 AM
Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia
World

Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia

Firms that fall short face fines of up to A$49.5m for each violation.

04 Dec 02:17 AM

UK news

Starmer refuses to rule out rejoining EU in his lifetime
World

Starmer refuses to rule out rejoining EU in his lifetime

The UK Prime Minister has been openly arguing for a closer relationship with Brussels.

07 Dec 08:07 PM
Woman attacked with pepper spray in ‘suitcase robbery’ at Heathrow Airport that left 21 injured
World

Woman attacked with pepper spray in ‘suitcase robbery’ at Heathrow Airport that left 21 injured

Met police say the incident is believed to involve a suitcase robbery in a lift.

07 Dec 07:17 PM
He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over
World

He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over

Karl Bushby is expected to finish his globetrotting expedition by September 2026.

07 Dec 05:00 PM
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US pop star takes on 'evil' Trump deportation ads
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US pop star takes on 'evil' Trump deportation ads

The edited clip changes Sabrina Carpenter's line from 'too hot' to 'illegal'.

08 Dec 01:50 AM
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Superpower competition: The missing chapter in US security strategy
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Superpower competition: The missing chapter in US security strategy

New York Times analysis: Document describes a country avoiding judging authoritarians.

07 Dec 09:59 PM
Why Costco is the only big retailer to challenge Trump on tariff refunds
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Why Costco is the only big retailer to challenge Trump on tariff refunds

The case hinges on whether Donald Trump misused a 1977 emergency powers law.

07 Dec 09:14 PM
Tara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probe
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Tara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probe

Reid says she woke in hospital after one drink with no memory of the night.

07 Dec 08:55 PM

Asia news

NZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warships
New Zealand

NZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warships

The Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.

07 Dec 11:22 PM
Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto its fighters
World

Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto its fighters

Japan says Chinese J-15 jets twice locked fire-control radar near Okinawa.

07 Dec 10:40 PM
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Superpower competition: The missing chapter in US security strategy
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Superpower competition: The missing chapter in US security strategy

New York Times analysis: Document describes a country avoiding judging authoritarians.

07 Dec 09:59 PM
Satellite images reveal major Chinese naval build-up in disputed waters
World

Satellite images reveal major Chinese naval build-up in disputed waters

More than 100 Chinese naval and coastguard ships are now deployed in the area.

06 Dec 03:02 AM
Flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka brace for more rain
World

Flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka brace for more rain

Over 800,000 Indonesians are displaced and more than 500 are still missing.

04 Dec 07:46 PM
Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid
World

Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid

The recent floods and landslides across four Asian countries have killed more than 1500.

03 Dec 07:25 PM
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World video

Kiwi arrested at Sydney Airport attempting to bring $10m heroin haul  into Australia
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Kiwi arrested at Sydney Airport attempting to bring $10m heroin haul into Australia

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08 Dec 12:53 AM
What Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing back
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What Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing back

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04 Dec 03:55 AM
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

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Trump has long disdained Europe’s elites. Now, it’s official
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Trump has long disdained Europe’s elites. Now, it’s official

New York Times: New US document reboots debate about Europe's strategic crossroads.

07 Dec 05:00 PM
Can Germany stop extremism by banning a far-right party? Some want to try
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Can Germany stop extremism by banning a far-right party? Some want to try

Under Germany's constitution such prohibitions are allowed to prevent a repeat of Nazism.

07 Dec 05:00 PM
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Dodging icebergs and storms on the hunt for an ocean tipping point
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Dodging icebergs and storms on the hunt for an ocean tipping point

NY Times: A great loop of water winds through the oceans, linking changes in the climate.

07 Dec 05:00 PM
Anger is a defining character trait for both US parties, new study shows
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Anger is a defining character trait for both US parties, new study shows

Pew Centre research shows Democrats are at record levels of anger towards government.

07 Dec 05:00 PM
He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over
World

He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over

Karl Bushby is expected to finish his globetrotting expedition by September 2026.

07 Dec 05:00 PM
Divorce remorse? British deputy PM breaks ranks on Brexit
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Divorce remorse? British deputy PM breaks ranks on Brexit

David Lammy's comments came amid calls within Downing Street to undo Brexit.

07 Dec 04:00 PM
Trump struggles to persuade Americans to ignore affordability issues
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Trump struggles to persuade Americans to ignore affordability issues

President who often seemed to float above laws of politics confronts political reality.

07 Dec 04:00 PM
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Recruiting for war: How Ukraine's messaging has changed

07 Dec 04:00 PM
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How volcanoes upend the story of what sparked the Black Death

07 Dec 04:00 PM
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Sydney Sweeney says silence over 'great jeans' ad backlash 'widened divide'

07 Dec 07:35 AM
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Goa nightclub fire kills at least 23, including tourists

07 Dec 03:21 AM
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Angst turns to anger in Hollywood as Netflix hooks Warner Bros

07 Dec 02:12 AM
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06 Dec 11:09 PM
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06 Dec 10:42 PM
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