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Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%
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Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%

Trump doubled down on his tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled it illegal.

21 Feb 05:28 PM
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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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On a new banner, Trump evokes the shadow world of authoritarian icons

Opinion: It signals that the US Justice Department is loyal to the US President's whims.

21 Feb 05:00 PM

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Six takeaways from the US Supreme Court’s tariff decision
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Six takeaways from the US Supreme Court’s tariff decision

New York Times: It will affect Trump's entire economic and foreign policy approach.

21 Feb 04:00 PM
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Trump presses on with tariffs despite court of public opinion
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Trump presses on with tariffs despite court of public opinion

New York Times: Republicans on an uncomfortable path of defending unpopular tariffs.

21 Feb 04:00 PM
Japan PM Takaichi looks to establish dominance, following Abe’s style
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Japan PM Takaichi looks to establish dominance, following Abe’s style

21 Feb 04:00 PM
Deadly virus kills 72 tigers at Thai tourist park
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Deadly virus kills 72 tigers at Thai tourist park

21 Feb 06:12 AM
Ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai awake and talking as 15yo charged after Sydney drive-by shooting
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Ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai awake and talking as 15yo charged after Sydney drive-by shooting

21 Feb 04:13 AM
US military strikes narco-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific, three dead
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US military strikes narco-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific, three dead

21 Feb 03:19 AM
Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke
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Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the US President’s 1977 tariff law was invalid.

21 Feb 02:13 AM
Woman loses all her limbs ‘after being licked by a dog’
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Woman loses all her limbs ‘after being licked by a dog’

The 52-year-old's heart stopped six times during 32 weeks in a British hospital.

20 Feb 11:33 PM
Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies for war on Iran
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Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies for war on Iran

The US is amassing carriers and F-35 jets near Iran as it considers a military strike.

20 Feb 10:22 PM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces axe from royal succession
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces axe from royal succession

UK Prime Minister will consider historic change in law to remove eighth in line to throne.

20 Feb 10:05 PM
'Unpatriotic, disloyal': Trump vows to hit world with new 10% tariffs
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'Unpatriotic, disloyal': Trump vows to hit world with new 10% tariffs

President said he was 'ashamed of certain members' of the Supreme Court after its ruling.

20 Feb 08:19 PM
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Stocks rise after court ruling against Trump tariffs
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Stocks rise after court ruling against Trump tariffs

The Supreme Court decision could boost company earnings around the globe.

20 Feb 07:23 PM
Emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein plotted $2.3m deal for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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Emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein plotted $2.3m deal for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

New Epstein files raise fresh questions over ex-Prince's business dealings as a royal.

20 Feb 06:52 PM
US Supreme Court rules Trump's global tariffs are illegal
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US Supreme Court rules Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The court delivered a stunning rebuke of the US President’s signature economic policy.

20 Feb 05:21 PM
Millionaire Asos co-founder dies after 'mysterious' 17-storey fall in Thailand
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Millionaire Asos co-founder dies after 'mysterious' 17-storey fall in Thailand

Police have not ruled out foul play in the death of Quentin Griffiths.

20 Feb 07:11 AM
Hugh Hefner's widow calls for investigation into Playboy founder's foundation
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Hugh Hefner's widow calls for investigation into Playboy founder's foundation

Crystal Hefner says the foundation holds about 3000 of her late husband's diaries.

20 Feb 07:00 AM
From Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the law
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From Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the law

Princess Anne was fined and given a criminal record over her dog Dotty in 2002.

20 Feb 05:34 AM
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Manhunt for pair after ex-Kiwis NRL star fighting for his life in Sydney drive-by shooting
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Manhunt for pair after ex-Kiwis NRL star fighting for his life in Sydney drive-by shooting

Police say the shooting was 'targeted' and there is no threat to the wider community.

16 Feb 11:30 PM
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Kirsten Patterson: Teaching Council review - Harm occurs when warning signs are normalised
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Kirsten Patterson: Teaching Council review - Harm occurs when warning signs are normalised

OPINION: Experts warn similar governance failures are emerging across high-trust sectors.

16 Feb 05:00 PM
Down and almost out! Australia on verge of T20 exit
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Down and almost out! Australia on verge of T20 exit

Hosts Sri Lanka handed Australia their second defeat of pool stage.

16 Feb 04:55 PM
'Culture is the winner': All Stars clash proves it's more than just a game
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'Culture is the winner': All Stars clash proves it's more than just a game

Players say the All Stars jersey outranks Origins and World Cups for mana.

16 Feb 04:00 PM

UK news

Woman loses all her limbs ‘after being licked by a dog’
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Woman loses all her limbs ‘after being licked by a dog’

The 52-year-old's heart stopped six times during 32 weeks in a British hospital.

20 Feb 11:33 PM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces axe from royal succession
World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces axe from royal succession

UK Prime Minister will consider historic change in law to remove eighth in line to throne.

20 Feb 10:05 PM
What is ALS? The disease Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane died from
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What is ALS? The disease Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane died from

'McSteamy' actor died less than a year after being diagnosed with the incurable disease.

20 Feb 08:30 PM
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Tariff ruling: What happens to all these trade deals now?
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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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Six takeaways from the US Supreme Court’s tariff decision
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Six takeaways from the US Supreme Court’s tariff decision

New York Times: It will affect Trump's entire economic and foreign policy approach.

21 Feb 04:00 PM
'Right person, wrong time': Kayla Nicole on five-year Travis Kelce romance
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'Right person, wrong time': Kayla Nicole on five-year Travis Kelce romance

Media personality says she has not been in a relationship for about three years.

21 Feb 04:44 AM
Taika Waititi set to direct adaptation of the award-winning novel James
Entertainment

Taika Waititi set to direct adaptation of the award-winning novel James

Author Percival Everett wants Waititi to stop the film version becoming too earnest.

21 Feb 04:38 AM

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How to add lanterns, street food and underwater dining to your next summer getaway
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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?
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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
Abandoned baby monkey wins fans after bonding with soft toy
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Abandoned baby monkey wins fans after bonding with soft toy

Zookeepers in Japan cared for Punch after his mother left him soon after birth.

18 Feb 02:46 AM
Stop horsing around: What to expect in the Year of the Horse
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Stop horsing around: What to expect in the Year of the Horse

The rare Fire Horse year has arrived, appearing only once every 60 years.

16 Feb 11:45 PM
Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor
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Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor

Police are probing claims former prince leaked trade secrets to Jeffrey Epstein.

15 Feb 11:28 PM
China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high
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China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high

Chinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic slopes in the country's northeast.

15 Feb 05:00 PM
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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
Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest
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Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

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20 Feb 03:55 AM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct

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19 Feb 05:26 PM
Bizzare video of students enduring hazing ritual
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Bizzare video of students enduring hazing ritual

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19 Feb 04:04 AM

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Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53
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Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dies aged 53

Eric Dane has died at the age of 53 following his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Video / Getty, NZ Herald

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20 Feb 05:31 AM
'UFO files': Trump orders agencies to identify and release alien records
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'UFO files': Trump orders agencies to identify and release alien records

Trump ordered agencies to locate and release UFO and alien files.

20 Feb 04:46 AM
Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest
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Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest

Royal correspondent Gavin Grey joins The Front Page from Windsor to break down the latest on the disgraced royal.

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20 Feb 03:55 AM
Trump: Obama should not have said aliens are real, that’s classified
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Trump: Obama should not have said aliens are real, that’s classified

Obama later said he saw no evidence of contact during his presidency.

20 Feb 02:18 AM
Crouching dragon, hidden cops: Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thief
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Crouching dragon, hidden cops: Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thief

Police say the stolen artefacts were worth about 2m baht, or $107,000.

20 Feb 02:04 AM
Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire
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Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire

Regina Santos-Aviles died in September after setting herself alight.

20 Feb 01:19 AM
UK police hold ex-Prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe
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UK police hold ex-Prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe

King Charles III vowed 'the law must take its course' in a rare personal statement.

20 Feb 12:07 AM
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The secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

19 Feb 11:48 PM
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'Greatest day of shame': How the world media reacted to Andrew's arrest

19 Feb 11:19 PM
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19 Feb 10:26 PM
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19 Feb 10:08 PM
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19 Feb 09:58 PM
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‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for life

19 Feb 09:40 PM
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Andrew released under investigation, Trump says arrest 'a very sad thing'

19 Feb 08:37 PM
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19 Feb 08:36 PM

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