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Harry and Meghan’s extraordinary words to late Queen revealed

They claimed the late Queen approved, but a source says she was told after.

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Police begin fresh search for ‘signs of’ Madeleine McCann’s body

The search follows a failed operation at Arade Dam in May 2023.

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Tourists flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts in Sicily

Tourists fled Mt Etna as it erupted, sending ash 6500m high.

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Tourists run down Mt Etna as volcano erupts

Tourists fled Mt Etna as it erupted, sending ash 6500m high.

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South Korea’s six months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung leads polls, with Kim Moon-soo trailing by 10 points.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

Mexicans elect their judges under shadow of crime, corruption

Voter turnout was about 13% of 100 million eligible voters.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

Erin Patterson trial: Alleged mushroom poisoner called to take stand and give evidence

She has chosen to take the stand and give evidence at her triple-murder trial.

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Poland election: Karol Nawrocki defeats Rafal Trzaskowski in tight race

Nawrocki's win may mean a stalemate over social reforms.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 18 hours ago

Why workers’ rights are crumbling worldwide, according to new report

Eighty-seven percent of countries violated the right to strike in 2025.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 21 hours ago

Lauren Flanigan: Mum charged with murder of 3yo daughter Sophia Rose dies in hospital

Lauren Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell days after the incident.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 23 hours ago

Mokwa floods: Death toll rises above 150 as search continues

Many people are unaccounted for after floods in Mokwa, Nigeria.

FBI probes terror attack at pro-Israel walk in Boulder, Colorado

A Molotov cocktail was reportedly thrown at Israel solidarity walkers.

‘Are the bricks evil?’: In a village built for Nazis, darkness lingers

New York Times: Waldsiedlung Krumme Lankei is an idyllic village with a sinister past.

Swarms of drones from parked trucks destroy Putin’s bombers

The operation, called ‘Spiderweb’, was prepared for over a year and a half.

Iran warns of retaliation if Europeans ‘exploit’ UN nuclear report

Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is 45 times over the 2015 deal limit.

Trump’s war on Harvard: Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun as current Chinese student

Jamie Beaton explains how Chinese students can be invited to join the Communist Party.

Rail disaster in Russia: 7 killed, dozens hurt in bridge collapse

At least 69 were injured, including three children, after the bridge collapse.

Nigeria bus crash: 21 athletes killed returning from sports festival

Authorities suspect driver fatigue or excessive speed caused the crash.

Hamas rejects US ceasefire deal, demands IDF withdrawal from Gaza

Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire, troop withdrawals and aid flow.

Billie Piper returns as Doctor Who in dramatic series finale reveal

New Doctor replaces Ncuti Gatwa, 32, with the character regenerating Saturday night.

New Doctor Who: Billie Piper returns as The Doctor in dramatic series finale reveal

A new Doctor replaces Ncuti Gatwa, with the character regenerating on Saturday night.

Rescue operations under way after Nigeria flooding kills at least 115

Flooding in Mokwa has collapsed buildings and submerged roads.

Donald Trump says he will double US tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50%

The US President announced a $3.69b Nippon Steel investment in a Pennsylvania plant.

Pentagon chief warns China is ‘preparing’ to use military force in Asia

The US is calling on allies to upgrade defences amid China's military pressure in Asia.

Sean Combs’ former staffer testifies in sex case, claims texts left her terrified

President Donald Trump said he'd consider pardoning hip-hop star but hasn't been asked.

Nigeria jails 15 foreign nationals for cyber crime offences

They include 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian, and one Indonesian.

Former US President Joe Biden discusses cancer treatment, stays positive

The former US President, 82, said his prognosis is good and treatment is progressing.

Russell Brand denies rape, sexual assault charges in court appearance

Comedian and actor's trial is set for June 3, 2026, and may last four to five weeks.

Israeli actor Gal Gadot’s Hollywood star defaced with slur, graffiti removed

Vandals also changed Wonder Woman actor's surname to 'Greestien' and added a sticker.

Israel warns Hamas: Accept ceasefire or face annihilation

US President Donald Trump said securing a halt to fighting in Gaza was “very close”.

Taylor Swift regains ownership of first six album masters

Music star re-recorded her earlier albums and may yet re-release her debut.

Erin Patterson trial: Mother’s Day text message aired in court

Messages between Patterson and her in-laws were key in the defence's argument.

Swiss glacier collapse destroys village, one missing in Valais region

The Birch glacier collapse destroyed most of the village of Blatten.

Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke marries Will Bracey in intimate Los Angeles ceremony

'Most incredible feeling': Singer Ally Brooke on married life.

Diddy trial: Second former assistant takes stand, recounts acts of violence

She alleged Diddy committed violence, including sexual assault.

Chucky actor Ed Gale dies at 61 under investigation for sex offences

Ed Gale admitted to explicit chats with someone he thought was a teenage boy.

Ozzy Osbourne prepares for final concert amid health challenges

This will be the British rocker's first live appearance since 2018.

Mother sold daughter to traditional healer for $1900

The public gallery erupted in applause and cheers as sentences were read out.

Remains of 3000-year-old Mayan city discovered in northern Guatemala

A unique canal system and murals from the Preclassic period were discovered.

Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appellate ruling

The Court of International Trade ruled the President overstepped his tariff authority.

Hamas says new US-backed truce proposal does not meet demands

The new proposal includes a 60-day truce and hostage exchanges.

RFK Jr says he may bar scientists from publishing in top medical journals

The US Secretary of Health says the Lancet is under control of pharmaceutical companies.

White House slams ‘blatantly wrong’ court decision blocking Trump tariffs

The court blocked most of the President's tariffs, citing overstepped authority.

UK man Paul Doyle charged with 7 offences after Liverpool crash

Seventy-nine people, aged 9 to 78, were injured in the incident.

Erin Patterson trial: Defence suggests phone, computers missed in search of home

A black object on Erin Patterson's window sill could be her missing phone, lawyer says.

Actor and comedian Magda Szubanski announces battle with ‘rare’ cancer

Support has flooded in from fans and celebrities, urging her to stay strong.

Britain to unleash army of hackers on Russian President Vladimir Putin

Defence Secretary vows to give Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states.

Trump administration to crack down on Chinese visas, applicants, Rubio says

New visa scrutiny targets applicants from China and Hong Kong.

105-year-old Sawang Janpram wins gold at World Masters Games

He won gold in the 100-plus discus, javelin, shot put, and 100 metres.

Legendary Magnum photographer Sebastiao Salgado dies at 81

Lensman celebrated for capturing struggles of humanity and perilous fragility of nature.

Elon Musk confirms exit from role as ‘special government employee’

His 'Doge mission will only strengthen', says Musk, announcing the end of his role.

US federal trade court issues sweeping ruling blocking Trump tariffs

A US federal court has blocked Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” import tariffs.

‘Weapon of war’: UN, relief officials criticise private aid scheme in Gaza as ‘system of control’

UN officials said 50 people were shot near a distribution site in Rafah.

One missing as village largely destroyed in Swiss glacier collapse

Evacuated residents are safe, but a 64-year-old man is still missing.

Nvidia earnings beat expectations despite US export controls but dominance faces new challenges

US export constraints are expected to cost Nvidia about $13.4 billion.

Emmanuel Macron mocks ‘shove’ by his wife Brigitte on arrival in Indonesia

Brigitte appeared all smiles, locking arms with Macron in Jakarta.

The vile life of France’s worst paedophile

The surgeon was sentenced for assaulting 299 victims, who were almost all children.

Brazil breaks out in a rash over life-like doll craze

Gabi Matos has 22 dolls and 1.3 million YouTube followers.

Dozens of charges: Tate brothers face serious UK allegations

Andrew Tate regularly tells his followers that women belong in the kitchen.

Andrew Tate charged with rape and trafficking, extradition pending

Andrew Tate regularly tells his followers that women belong in the kitchen.

Hamas Gaza chief ‘eliminated’ by Israel, says Netanyahu

Mohammed Sinwar presumed to have taken over command after the death of his brother.

Average global warming in 2025-2029 has 70% chance of topping 1.5C, UN says

Climate experts say relying on fossil fuels in 2025 is 'total lunacy'.

North Korea blasts US missile shield as ‘threatening’ and ‘arrogant’

Trump's 'Golden Dome' system aims to intercept missiles from space.

How a day of football celebrations turned to chaos in Liverpool

New York Times: Jubilant celebrations quickly turned to terror.

Starship megarocket blows up over Indian Ocean in latest bumpy test

The first-stage booster blew up instead of splashing down in the Gulf.

Starship mega-rocket blows up over Indian Ocean in latest bumpy test

The first-stage booster blew up instead of splashing down in the Gulf.

Public broadcaster NPR sues Donald Trump over funding cut order

NPR sued Trump to block his order ending federal funding for NPR and PBS.

EU investigates four porn platforms over risks to children

The EU is investigating four porn sites for failing to block child access.

A French paedophile doctor abused hundreds in his care - why wasn’t he stopped?

New York Times: The convicted surgeon abused 299 patients.

A paedophile French doctor abused hundreds in his care – why wasn’t he stopped?

New York Times: The convicted surgeon abused 299 patients.

RFK jnr ends coronavirus shot recommendation for healthy children, pregnant women

The move bypasses the traditional system of vaccine advice from the agency.

RFK Jr ends coronavirus shot recommendation for healthy children, pregnant women

The move bypasses the traditional system of vaccine advice from the agency.

Diddy trial: Cassie Ventura reportedly goes into labour, days after conclusion of testimony

Cassie Ventura is in a New York hospital, in labour with her third child.

Inside communications between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

They inhaled gas and scaled Everest in days. Is it the future of mountaineering?

New York Times: The British climbers' use of xenon gas for rapid ascent stirs controversy.

‘I haven’t got long to live’: Miriam Margolyes reveals health struggles after heart operation

The actor had an aortic valve replaced in 2023 to avoid open heart surgery.

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot cast: Everything you need to know

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will play the lead roles.

UK police quickly gave details on Liverpool car ramming, aiming to prevent rumours

New York Times: Just hours after the attack, police announced the driver was a white male.

Pheobe Bishop disappearance: Housemate granted bail over weapons charges

Police say the weapons are not linked to Pheobe Bishop’s disappearance.

James Webb telescope captures deepest view of distant galaxies

The image took over 120 hours to capture, focusing on Abell S1063.

King Charles opens Canadian parliament, defends sovereignty from US threats

It was the first 'speech from the throne' by a monarch in Canada in nearly 50 years.

Driver of Liverpool car which ploughed into crowd suspected of taking drugs

Eleven people remain in hospital; four children were among the injured.

At least 30 killed in central Nigeria attacks, official says

Benue officials blame Fulani herders for the co-ordinated attacks in three villages.

King Charles visits Canada in a subtle rebuke to Donald Trump

New York Times: The monarch's whistle-stop tour is laden with symbolism.

Phil Robertson, reality television star of Duck Dynasty, dies at 79

He was diagnosed with a blood disease and early-stage Alzheimer’s.

Trump’s vision: One world, three powers?

New York Times: Does Trump envision the US, China and Russia dominating their spheres?

Canadians welcome King Charles after Trump takeover threats

The King was given an enthusiastic welcome during his historic visit.

Samoa to go to early election after Fiame concedes leadership

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa announced she will seek a dissolution of Parliament.

Watch: French President Emmanuel Macron appears to be shoved in face by wife

The French President told reporters they were 'horsing around' and 'joking'.

Israel vows to bring hostages home as new truce deal proposed

Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in Gaza, including 33 at a school.

Police rule out terrorism as 27 injured after car ploughs into crowd in Liverpool FC victory parade, man detained

A car hit pedestrians during a victory parade for the Premier League title win.

European markets rally as Trump delays 50% EU tariffs

London and Wall Street were closed, but US futures were higher.

Kiwi among winners of annual UK cheese rolling competition

It was the closest race of the day for Byron from New Zealand.

Crypto investor tortured man for weeks for bitcoin password, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the victim was held in a luxurious Soho townhouse.

Donald Trump lashes out at ‘crazy’ Vladimir Putin, warns of Russia’s ‘downfall’

'He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about that,' says the US President.

Virginia Giuffre, Epstein accuser, farewelled in Perth

Virginia Giuffre died on her farm, 80km north of the city, in April.