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Israel and US launch missile strikes against Iran
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Israel and US launch missile strikes against Iran

Israel and the United States have launched an 'all out' missile strike on Iran, which an Israeli source claims is expected to last for at least four days. Video / AFP, Getty

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28 Feb 07:36 AM
World

'A massive and ongoing operation': US, Israel launch missile strikes on Iran

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem as phone alerts went out nationwide.

28 Feb 06:48 AM
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At least 20 dead after military plane carrying cash crashes near La Paz

The Hercules C-130 was carrying Bolivian banknotes that scattered across the road.

28 Feb 05:28 AM

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Trump floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as US embargo bites hard
World

Trump floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as US embargo bites hard

The US President's new oil embargo has pushed Cuba close to economic collapse.

28 Feb 02:18 AM
Trump orders US Govt to stop using Anthropic after clash over military AI use
World

Trump orders US Govt to stop using Anthropic after clash over military AI use

Anthropic refuses Pentagon demands for mass surveillance and killer drones.

28 Feb 01:44 AM
Man who severed girlfriend's spine after she threatened to leave him jailed for 16 years
World

Man who severed girlfriend's spine after she threatened to leave him jailed for 16 years

27 Feb 11:42 PM
Mother of James Bulger 'devastated' after grave vandalised, teddy bear stolen
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Mother of James Bulger 'devastated' after grave vandalised, teddy bear stolen

27 Feb 09:22 PM
Ukrainian women tell their stories of sexual violence by Russian soldiers
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Ukrainian women tell their stories of sexual violence by Russian soldiers

27 Feb 09:00 PM
Trump threatens Iran strikes as embassy staff told to leave Israel
World

Trump threatens Iran strikes as embassy staff told to leave Israel

27 Feb 08:16 PM
Two dead, 38 injured as Milan tram derails and hits building
World

Two dead, 38 injured as Milan tram derails and hits building

Investigators are probing whether a missed track switch by the driver caused the crash.

27 Feb 08:07 PM
'He's proud of his killings': ICC weighs Duterte crimes against humanity case
World

'He's proud of his killings': ICC weighs Duterte crimes against humanity case

ICC judges now have up to 60 days to decide if a full trial will proceed.

27 Feb 07:23 PM
‘I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton testifies at Epstein hearing
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‘I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton testifies at Epstein hearing

Clinton is the first former US president forced to testify to Congress.

27 Feb 06:02 PM
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After chaos rips across Mexico, the remnants of cartel violence haunts residents
World

After chaos rips across Mexico, the remnants of cartel violence haunts residents

NY Times: Fear and uncertainty linger as residents worry about future cartel reprisals.

27 Feb 06:00 PM
Pictured: Winning shots in World Nature Photography awards
World

Pictured: Winning shots in World Nature Photography awards

From bears to bull moose - the World Nature Photographer of the Year winning shots.

27 Feb 04:00 PM
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Flatmates accuse US man of poisoning groceries after camera catches spray attack
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Flatmates accuse US man of poisoning groceries after camera catches spray attack

The couple say repeated illnesses and liver damage led them to comb through footage.

27 Feb 06:00 AM
'Another sick and demented person': Trump unloads on De Niro critics
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'Another sick and demented person': Trump unloads on De Niro critics

The US President also mocked Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Rosie O'Donnell as 'lunatics'.

27 Feb 05:47 AM
Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties
World

Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties

The former US President will face the Republican-led House Oversight Committee tomorrow.

27 Feb 05:41 AM
Woolworths dials back AI helper Olive after complaints about 'mum' chatter
World

Woolworths dials back AI helper Olive after complaints about 'mum' chatter

The supermarket has now deleted the mum-themed lines after customer backlash.

27 Feb 04:34 AM
Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border
World

Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border

Pakistan declares 'open war' as it hits Taliban sites in Kabul, Paktia and Kandahar.

27 Feb 02:58 AM
‘The bittersweet joy of first love’: Prince Edward’s romance hits the page
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‘The bittersweet joy of first love’: Prince Edward’s romance hits the page

The book traces her romance from West End chorus girl to tea with the Queen.

27 Feb 02:43 AM
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Australia news

'United in our grief': New photos released as parents renew plea to find missing 4yo Gus Lamont
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'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
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
ANZ's former CEO drops legal action over A$13.5m bonus cut
Banking and finance

ANZ's former CEO drops legal action over A$13.5m bonus cut

Shayne Elliott among executives to be penalised after bank was fined for misconduct.

24 Feb 04:02 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

UK news

Man who severed girlfriend's spine after she threatened to leave him jailed for 16 years
World

Man who severed girlfriend's spine after she threatened to leave him jailed for 16 years

Trudi Burgess has been left paralysed and in need of around-the-clock care.

27 Feb 11:42 PM
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Tesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents show
Business

Tesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents show

Aldi and Lidl also declined to engage, leaving the supermarket duopoly intact.

27 Feb 11:00 PM
World Rugby argues concussion is 'inherent risk' in response to lawsuit
Rugby

World Rugby argues concussion is 'inherent risk' in response to lawsuit

The case involves hundreds of ex-players alleging long-term brain damage.

27 Feb 09:35 PM
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Latest from America

Israel and US launch missile strikes against Iran
World

Israel and US launch missile strikes against Iran

Israel and the United States have launched an 'all out' missile strike on Iran, which an Israeli source claims is expected to last for at least four days. Video / AFP, Getty

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28 Feb 07:36 AM
Rocket Lab hypersonic test mission for US Department of Defence launches successfully
New Zealand

Rocket Lab hypersonic test mission for US Department of Defence launches successfully

The flight carried Hypersonix's reusable DART AE scramjet into hypersonic tests.

28 Feb 04:34 AM
On The Up: Kiwi Carlos Ulberg books UFC title fight in Miami
UFC

On The Up: Kiwi Carlos Ulberg books UFC title fight in Miami

The Kiwi light heavyweight is currently on a nine-fight winning streak.

28 Feb 04:14 AM
Trump floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as US embargo bites hard
World

Trump floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as US embargo bites hard

The US President's new oil embargo has pushed Cuba close to economic collapse.

28 Feb 02:18 AM

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Inside: The looming Taiwan chip disaster Silicon Valley has long ignored
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Inside: The looming Taiwan chip disaster Silicon Valley has long ignored

New York Times: The US tech industry has refused to shift where it gets most of its chips.

25 Feb 04:00 PM
Big harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth wave
Agribusiness

Big harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth wave

Scales Corp lifted annual profit to $101m as revenue surged 54% to $899.9m.

24 Feb 10:14 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
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
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Israel and US launch missile strikes against Iran
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Israel and US launch missile strikes against Iran

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28 Feb 07:36 AM
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
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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

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22 Feb 05:58 PM

More World news

US citizen killed in Cuba boat clash
World

US citizen killed in Cuba boat clash

The raid comes as Cuba reels from lost Venezuelan oil and tighter US curbs.

27 Feb 01:05 AM
How Kim Jong Un groomed his daughter to be his successor
World

How Kim Jong Un groomed his daughter to be his successor

Kim Ju Ae, 13, has appeared at 41 public events, most of them military-focused.

27 Feb 12:34 AM
Peter Mandelson faces EU anti-fraud probe over Epstein links
World

Peter Mandelson faces EU anti-fraud probe over Epstein links

If found guilty, Lord Mandelson could lose his $70,000/year EU pension.

26 Feb 11:56 PM
Epstein and Andrew’s week together in New York
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Epstein and Andrew’s week together in New York

Newly released emails show Andrew spent a week as Jeffrey Epstein's house guest.

26 Feb 10:21 PM
Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal in fraud case
World

Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal in fraud case

The fraud convictions for Jimmy Lai and Wong Wai-keung were fully quashed.

26 Feb 09:56 PM
US plaintiff testifies she was hooked on social media in blockbuster trial
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US plaintiff testifies she was hooked on social media in blockbuster trial

The 20-year-old told the court she spent up to 16 hours a day on Instagram.

26 Feb 09:53 PM
Zelenskyy says next Russia meeting soon as Geneva talks end
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Zelenskyy says next Russia meeting soon as Geneva talks end

Ukrainian President says he expects a trilateral peace summit in Abu Dhabi in early March.

26 Feb 09:52 PM
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More rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55

26 Feb 09:28 PM
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UK child killer in critical condition after prison attack

26 Feb 09:16 PM
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Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week

26 Feb 09:02 PM
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Queensland police shooting: Property where cops, neighbour murdered listed for sale

26 Feb 07:35 PM
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Doubling cash for Britain's NHS ‘had no impact’ on health

26 Feb 07:00 PM
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Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel

26 Feb 06:07 PM
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26 Feb 06:00 PM
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26 Feb 05:14 PM

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