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Investigator at heart of Harry’s privacy battle branded a ‘fantasist’
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Investigator at heart of Harry’s privacy battle branded a ‘fantasist’

Dr Evan Harris told the court that Christine Hart was 'obsessed with Hugh Grant'.

30 Jan 01:55 AM
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Justice Dept brings federal charge against man accused of attack on congresswoman

Anthony Kazmierczak is accused of spraying Ilhan Omar with a syringe.

30 Jan 12:15 AM
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29 Jan 11:43 PM

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Five-year-old detained by ICE 'not eating and asking for his mother'
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Five-year-old detained by ICE 'not eating and asking for his mother'

Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, has stopped eating and is asking for his mum.

29 Jan 10:55 PM
US man accused of posing as FBI agent to free health CEO murder suspect
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US man accused of posing as FBI agent to free health CEO murder suspect

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29 Jan 09:57 PM
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CCTV footage released of NSW triple-murder suspect on day of fatal shootings

29 Jan 09:18 PM
British boy murdered 12-year-old then claimed he found victim
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29 Jan 09:10 PM
Former deputy gets 20-year sentence in killing of Sonya Massey
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Former deputy gets 20-year sentence in killing of Sonya Massey

29 Jan 08:25 PM
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Bodies pulled from sea as Philippine ferry toll rises to 29

29 Jan 07:42 PM
Britain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi
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Britain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi

The new deal halves tariffs on UK whisky exports to China from 10% to 5%.

29 Jan 07:35 PM
US Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdown
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US Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdown

A failed six-bill package now leaves a Saturday shutdown all but certain.

29 Jan 07:30 PM
Iran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designation
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Iran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designation

The EU has formally listed Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.

29 Jan 07:27 PM
Trump border chief signals drawdown of agents after Minneapolis shootings
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Trump border chief signals drawdown of agents after Minneapolis shootings

More than 3000 federal agents have been deployed under 'Operation Metro Surge'.

29 Jan 06:41 PM
Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland
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Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland

Talks in Washington this week mark the first senior US-Denmark meeting.

29 Jan 05:29 PM
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China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compounds
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China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compounds

China has repatriated thousands over cyberscams as global networks expand.

29 Jan 05:07 PM
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He’s 26 and ready to fix the US Democrats’ strategy
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He’s 26 and ready to fix the US Democrats’ strategy

NYT: Part casting director, part media guru, Katz is behind biggest Democratic campaigns.

29 Jan 05:00 PM
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With US ‘armada’ in place, Trump presses his demands on Iran
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With US ‘armada’ in place, Trump presses his demands on Iran

New York Times: US in talks has focused on Iran's nuclear programme rather than Iranians.

29 Jan 04:00 PM
'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's military
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'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
Millions in bets ride on what Trump will say, do or invade next
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Millions in bets ride on what Trump will say, do or invade next

It is raising concerns about insider trading from officials in the know.

29 Jan 04:00 PM
Trump hangs photo of Putin in White House
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Trump hangs photo of Putin in White House

It sits beside a framed shot of Trump with granddaughter Carolina Dorothy.

29 Jan 06:50 AM
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23 Jan 10:00 PM
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Gregor Paul: Is NZ Rugby sacrificing All Blacks success for $7m pay days?
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Gregor Paul: Is NZ Rugby sacrificing All Blacks success for $7m pay days?

OPINION: NZR stands to collect more than $7m from the 71,000-seat Baltimore test.

23 Jan 04:03 PM
Broncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fears
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Broncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fears

The Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.

23 Jan 06:01 AM
'Horrendous, heinous and abhorrent': Donation forces Aussie op shop closure, future at risk
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'Horrendous, heinous and abhorrent': Donation forces Aussie op shop closure, future at risk

A volunteer was bitten 'everywhere' and left traumatised by the attack.

23 Jan 03:03 AM

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British boy murdered 12-year-old then claimed he found victim
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British boy murdered 12-year-old then claimed he found victim

The 15-year-old admitted murdering Leo Ross during a hearing in Birmingham.

29 Jan 09:10 PM
Britain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi
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Britain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi

The new deal halves tariffs on UK whisky exports to China from 10% to 5%.

29 Jan 07:35 PM
'Won't be able to travel': UK high commissioner says passport shake-up secures border
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'Won't be able to travel': UK high commissioner says passport shake-up secures border

The UK High Commissioner explains the changes coming into force from February 25.

28 Jan 11:51 PM
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Melania's documentary may have become a nightmare but Jeff Bezos still comes out a winner
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Melania's documentary may have become a nightmare but Jeff Bezos still comes out a winner

Disgraced director Brett Ratner lived at Mar-a-Lago while making the film.

30 Jan 01:33 AM
Five-year-old detained by ICE 'not eating and asking for his mother'
World

Five-year-old detained by ICE 'not eating and asking for his mother'

Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, has stopped eating and is asking for his mum.

29 Jan 10:55 PM
US man accused of posing as FBI agent to free health CEO murder suspect
World

US man accused of posing as FBI agent to free health CEO murder suspect

Prison staff say he admitted carrying weapons, and was found carrying cooking utensils.

29 Jan 09:57 PM
Former deputy gets 20-year sentence in killing of Sonya Massey
World

Former deputy gets 20-year sentence in killing of Sonya Massey

Grayson, 31, was convicted in October of second-degree murder.

29 Jan 08:25 PM

Asia news

Travellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in India
Travel news

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
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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
From ice baths to $9 shampoos: Where to find Vietnam’s affordable wellness spots
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From ice baths to $9 shampoos: Where to find Vietnam’s affordable wellness spots

Google searches for 'spa in Vietnam' jumped 175% in 2024.

28 Jan 11:00 PM
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China's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriers
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China's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriers

New York Times: Experts say it suggests the country is strengthening its maritime militia.

27 Jan 04:00 PM
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Trump warns of 'very bad things' as protests continue around the world
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Trump warns of 'very bad things' as protests continue around the world

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28 Jan 09:52 PM
Lightning strike injures over 80 at rally for Brazil's Bolsonaro
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Lightning strike injures over 80 at rally for Brazil's Bolsonaro

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26 Jan 05:27 PM
Herald Explains: Why does Trump want U.S. control of Greenland?
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Herald Explains: Why does Trump want U.S. control of Greenland?

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25 Jan 09:57 PM
Tensions over Greenland simmer down, but what comes next?
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Tensions over Greenland simmer down, but what comes next?

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25 Jan 06:49 PM

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The slogan references the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

29 Jan 05:49 AM
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Tourist mauled after getting too close to wild snow leopard

Locals reported the large cat had been lingering in the village due to cold weather.

29 Jan 05:00 AM
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Videos show Alex Pretti in previous confrontation with agents
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Videos show Alex Pretti in previous confrontation with agents

NYT: Pretti was pushed to ground by different agents after kicking their SUV taillight.

29 Jan 03:21 AM
China's ambassador warns Australia on buy-back of key port
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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
Why this mum gave all four of her daughters the same name
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Why this mum gave all four of her daughters the same name

The Californian family's cattle brand, Five Marys, was inspired by the shared name.

29 Jan 03:00 AM
Online platforms offer filtering to fight 'AI slop'
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Online platforms offer filtering to fight 'AI slop'

Pinterest and TikTok now let users filter out AI-made photos and videos.

29 Jan 02:22 AM
Nicki Minaj joins Trump at Washington event, declares herself his 'No. 1 fan'
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Nicki Minaj joins Trump at Washington event, declares herself his 'No. 1 fan'

The Anaconda singer pledged $300,000 toward the President's latest initiative.

29 Jan 02:00 AM
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‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry

29 Jan 01:29 AM
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‘I am a knight’: Paris’ last newspaper hawker gets top French award

29 Jan 01:07 AM
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FBI executes search warrant seeking ballots from Fulton County’s 2020 election

29 Jan 12:57 AM
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29 Jan 12:00 AM
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28 Jan 10:20 PM
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28 Jan 10:14 PM
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Trump warns of 'very bad things' as protests continue around the world

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28 Jan 09:52 PM
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28 Jan 09:47 PM

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