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Latest World news

Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard
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Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard

The US President accuses Harvard of 'heinous illegalities' without naming any laws.

03 Feb 08:32 PM
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Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman

Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.

03 Feb 08:24 PM
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'Failed state': Spain to ban children from social media use

CEOs would face criminal liability if they didn’t remove hateful or illegal content.

03 Feb 08:23 PM

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US House passes spending bill ending Government shutdown
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US House passes spending bill ending Government shutdown

Twenty-one Democrats backed the funding deal while 21 Republicans opposed it.

03 Feb 08:08 PM
Son of former Libya dictator Gaddafi has died
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Son of former Libya dictator Gaddafi has died

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.

03 Feb 07:58 PM
Dengue fever warning for Pacific travellers
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Dengue fever warning for Pacific travellers

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03 Feb 07:58 PM
Teen stabs, critically wounds art teacher in France
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Teen stabs, critically wounds art teacher in France

03 Feb 07:42 PM
Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks
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Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks

03 Feb 07:31 PM
Explainer: Social media platform X's rocky road in Europe
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Explainer: Social media platform X's rocky road in Europe

03 Feb 07:30 PM
Sex was consensual, Norway crown princess’ son tells rape trial
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Sex was consensual, Norway crown princess’ son tells rape trial

He faces 38 charges, including four alleged rapes, with up to 16 years in jail.

03 Feb 07:21 PM
US stealth jet shoots down Iranian drone near US carrier in Arabian Sea
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US stealth jet shoots down Iranian drone near US carrier in Arabian Sea

The drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.

03 Feb 06:39 PM
France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows
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France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows

French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.

03 Feb 05:34 PM
Russia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperatures
World

Russia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperatures

The attack damaged Kyiv's iconic Motherland statue base, officials said.

03 Feb 05:16 PM
Epstein files: Britain's Mandelson to step down from House of Lords
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Epstein files: Britain's Mandelson to step down from House of Lords

Former minister leaked market-sensitive Cabinet emails to Jeffrey Epstein.

03 Feb 04:54 PM
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'Dangerously dependent': EU in struggle to secure raw materials
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'Dangerously dependent': EU in struggle to secure raw materials

Brussels wants more European production to avoid supply shocks seen during the pandemic.

03 Feb 04:00 PM
China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy
World

China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy

The design is now facing global regulatory scrutiny due to a spate of deadly incidents.

03 Feb 04:00 PM
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After his Democratic victory in Texas, a new star rises
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After his Democratic victory in Texas, a new star rises

NY Times: Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force mechanic and union leader showed crossover appeal.

03 Feb 04:00 PM
Global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030, study projects
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Global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030, study projects

Lancet research puts number on potential toll as global humanitarian system cracks apart.

03 Feb 04:00 PM
Project Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpile
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Project Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpile

The stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals.

03 Feb 07:59 AM
Koala pulled alive from car grille after late-night rescue
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Koala pulled alive from car grille after late-night rescue

Volunteers praised the quick thinking of the driver who stopped to help.

03 Feb 07:00 AM
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On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals
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On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals

'My name was offered around to a few people ... a couple said no,' the middleweight said.

29 Jan 09:10 PM
No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 final
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No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 final

Sabalenka is on an 11-match win streak and has not dropped a set all year.

29 Jan 04:50 PM
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Top Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principal
Auckland

Top Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principal

New principal handled data leak controversy decisively at past school, Dio board says.

29 Jan 03:13 AM
China's ambassador warns Australia on buy-back of key port
World

China's ambassador warns Australia on buy-back of key port

China’s Landbridge group was granted a 99-year lease on Darwin port in 2015.

29 Jan 03:02 AM

UK news

Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks
World

Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks

Police are probing if former Govt minister leaked market-sensitive state emails.

03 Feb 07:31 PM
France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows
World

France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows

French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.

03 Feb 05:34 PM
Epstein files: Britain's Mandelson to step down from House of Lords
World
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Epstein files: Britain's Mandelson to step down from House of Lords

Former minister leaked market-sensitive Cabinet emails to Jeffrey Epstein.

03 Feb 04:54 PM
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Latest from America

Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard
World

Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard

The US President accuses Harvard of 'heinous illegalities' without naming any laws.

03 Feb 08:32 PM
Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman
World

Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman

Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.

03 Feb 08:24 PM
US stealth jet shoots down Iranian drone near US carrier in Arabian Sea
World
|Updated

US stealth jet shoots down Iranian drone near US carrier in Arabian Sea

The drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.

03 Feb 06:39 PM
Russia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperatures
World

Russia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperatures

The attack damaged Kyiv's iconic Motherland statue base, officials said.

03 Feb 05:16 PM

Asia news

The Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
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The Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?

OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.

02 Feb 05:00 PM
Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus
New Zealand

Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus

Like Covid-19, Nipah is a zoonotic virus – one passed on from animals to humans.

30 Jan 05:00 AM
Travellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in India
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Travellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in India

Kiwis travelling through parts of Asia may find themselves facing Covid-style screening, Moana Mase reports. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

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29 Jan 06:41 PM
'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's military
World

'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's military

Zhang Youxia, 75, is accused of 'serious violations' of discipline and law.

29 Jan 04:00 PM
NZ health authorities monitoring deadly virus outbreak in India
New Zealand

NZ health authorities monitoring deadly virus outbreak in India

Two people in West Bengal have the Nipah virus, spread from fruit bats to humans.

29 Jan 04:43 AM
‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry
World

‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry

Scientists uncovered 91 previously unknown species among 150 found at the site.

29 Jan 01:29 AM
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Dengue fever warning for Pacific travellers
World

Dengue fever warning for Pacific travellers

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03 Feb 07:58 PM
Sick of late flights? Lorna Riley reveals the world's most punctual airline
World

Sick of late flights? Lorna Riley reveals the world's most punctual airline

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02 Feb 08:10 PM
Latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability
World

Latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability

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02 Feb 07:27 PM
Epstein files likened to Watergate as global power links emerge
New Zealand

Epstein files likened to Watergate as global power links emerge

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02 Feb 03:55 AM

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Valentine’s with a twist as zoo offers ‘name a cockroach after your ex’
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Valentine’s with a twist as zoo offers ‘name a cockroach after your ex’

Donors pay $20 to name a roach that will be fed to the zoo's resident turtle, Francis.

03 Feb 06:00 AM
How a 13-year-old’s ‘superhuman’ swim turned a family holiday into a rescue epic
World

How a 13-year-old’s ‘superhuman’ swim turned a family holiday into a rescue epic

He then ran 2km along the beach to reach a phone and call for help.

03 Feb 05:15 AM
Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths
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Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths

Hospitals are warning deaths are ten folding and hospitalisations tripling.

03 Feb 04:38 AM
Winning not enough for Thailand's most popular party
World

Winning not enough for Thailand's most popular party

The People’s Party is far ahead in the polls and is popular with younger voters.

03 Feb 03:37 AM
Trump wants to ‘nationalise the voting’ run by US states
World

Trump wants to ‘nationalise the voting’ run by US states

US President has baselessly alleged widespread election fraud.

03 Feb 03:30 AM
Italy's spread-out Olympics face transport challenge
World

Italy's spread-out Olympics face transport challenge

Using public transport will require planning, and infrastructure projects are not ready.

03 Feb 03:16 AM
Jeffrey Epstein denies being 'devil' in Steve Bannon video interview
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Jeffrey Epstein denies being 'devil' in Steve Bannon video interview

Epstein told Trump's former adviser he was 'the lowest' level of sexual predator.

03 Feb 02:22 AM
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Clintons now to testify in US House Epstein probe

03 Feb 01:57 AM
World

Sheriff says mother of top US news anchor likely 'abducted' from home

03 Feb 12:55 AM
World

Immigration agents to wear body cameras, US says

02 Feb 11:44 PM
World

'The antithesis of brotherhood': Fraternity faces hazing charges over student recruit death

02 Feb 10:55 PM
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Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

02 Feb 10:54 PM
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Air India says fuel switch 'possible defect' grounds Boeing 787 jet

02 Feb 10:47 PM
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02 Feb 10:34 PM
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