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World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

After 11 days with no sign of Dezi Freeman, some experts suggest he may no longer be alive

Australian town remains shut down as residents hope for a resolution to the manhunt soon.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

A right-wing wave in Britain produces a teenage council leader

George Finch aims to cut spending by up to £30 million annually.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Sri Lanka bus plunges off mountain road, 15 people killed

The bus hit another vehicle before crashing through guardrails on a mountain road in Ella.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

European leaders have sought to turn Putin’s reluctance to work for peace to their advantage

New York Times: '95% of all of this is to keep Trump happy and keep a seat at the table'.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Wildfires producing ‘witches’ brew’ of air pollution, World Meteorological Organisation says

Wildfires can impact air quality a continent away, says UN weather and climate agency.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Florida matriarch convicted in murder-for-hire plot against law professor

Donna Adelson, 75, was found guilty in the 2014 murder plot.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 14 hours ago

What to know about the US turnaround on Pepfar, the anti-Aids programme for worst hit countries

US to provide drug through Pepfar to countries worst hit. Some advocates are dubious.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

Two studies offer clues to Mars’ history, including violent collisions it experienced

NY Times: Data from Nasa’s InSight lander still reveals information about the red planet.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

Grace Millane’s mother to receive honorary doctorate from UK university

Gillian Millane will receive the award for her work in tackling violence against women.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

Former US leader Joe Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer lesions

He underwent procedure to cut away layers of skin until there's no longer signs of cancer.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 17 hours ago

Australian PM has talks with US leader covering security, trade and critical minerals

There was no indication the pair spoke about the Aukus pact.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 17 hours ago

Officers who fatally shot autistic teen won’t be charged, Idaho official says

Officers didn’t know Perez’s age or disabilities when they arrived.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 17 hours ago

It is unclear if US President can permanently change the agency’s title without legislation

US President expected to sign an executive order on the change tomorrow.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 19 hours ago

Trump Administration expands the ‘war on terror’ to include low-level criminal drug couriers

NY Times: Waging war on drug couriers raises legal issues, risks disasters, experts say.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 19 hours ago

Pepfar has been credited with saving some 26 million lives since 2003

State Dept framed the turnaround as part of Trump’s protectionist 'America First' agenda.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 19 hours ago

Two women fatally struck by car while aiding injured kangaroo on Melbourne highway

The driver of the car remained on the scene and assisted police.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 20 hours ago

Australian woman discovers 77 half siblings, estimates hundreds more

The donor contributed sperm 325 times over five years at one clinic.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 20 hours ago

Court rules detention centre can stay open while a hearing takes place on shutdown order

A judge had barred new detainees and ordered much of the site to be dismantled.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 20 hours ago

Trump’s pick for the Federal Reserve plans to keep his White House job while Fed governor

Stephen Miran, an economic adviser, says he will take an unpaid leave of absence.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 21 hours ago

French couple handed suspended sentence for illegally keeping rooftop-roaming panther

The panther now lives in a sanctuary in the Netherlands and is doing well.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 21 hours ago

NHS surgeon had his legs cut off for ‘sexual gratification’

Neil Hopper received more than $1m after falsely claiming sepsis damaged his legs.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

Xi tells Kim North Korea’s importance to China ‘will not change’

Kim's visit to China is his first since 2019 and only his second trip abroad in six years.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

UK court convicts asylum seeker of sexual assault

Protests erupted at the Bell Hotel, where Kebatu and 130 other refugees stayed.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

Israeli military says it controls 40% of Gaza City

Israel controls 40% of Gaza City amid intensified bombardments.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

Boy, 3, pulled from Lisbon funicular wreckage as father dies and mother fights for life

The 3-year-old's father died in the disaster and his pregnant mother is in hospital.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

Argentina charges Nazi’s daughter for concealing decades-old art theft

'Portrait of a Lady' by Giuseppe Ghislandi was missing for 80 years before being found.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 23 hours ago

DC attorney general sues Trump, seeks halt to National Guard deployment

Nearly 2300 National Guard members are stationed in DC this week.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 23 hours ago

Canada mass stabbing: 1 killed, 6 hospitalised in Indigenous community

The suspect also died in the incident, police confirmed.

RFK jnr defends US health agency shake-up, Democrats call for his resignation

The Senate hearing was marked by shouting matches and sharp exchanges.

Anger at fate of Istanbul’s legendary train station

The transformation is opposed by locals who value its historic role.

The US President has a 93% approval rating among GOP voters. That gives him a lot of juice

Opinion: Trump had four years out of power to plan with input from think-tanks, activists.

The group behind Project 2025 wants a ‘Manhattan Project’ for more babies

Heritage Foundation proposes savings accounts for married couples only.

Republican states lend troops to Trump drive in Democrat strongholds as crime rocks own cities

NYT: Red-state governors may have a re-think if federal intervention gets crime down.

What made Hurricane Katrina a catastrophe, and why its horrors linger 20 years later

visuals from Katrina are seared into collective memories - of a major US city drowning.

Deadly protests in Indonesia spark pink and green solidarity movement

The protests highlighted economic inequality and perks for lawmakers.

Two political opposites and their quixotic effort to get answers on the Epstein case

New York Times: Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna have formed an alliance.

Experts assume it’s to remove traces of the North Korean leader’s DNA as security measure

'They took away the glass from which he drank, wiped the upholstery of the chair.'

White House orders agencies to escalate fight against offshore wind

Agencies review wind farms' impact on health and defence.

Judge overturns Trump Administration funding cuts to Harvard

A judge ordered Trump Administration to restore university's funding cuts.

Luxury yacht capsizes off coast of Turkey moments after launch

The owner, captain, and crew swam to land as the coast guard arrived.

Police chief asks for clarity - ‘I don’t believe we should be policing toxic culture wars debates’

Scotland Yard faced backlash, including from Britain's Prime Minister, for the arrest.

A strange, long road trip: Venice’s winged lion sculpture traced to ancient China

The Lion of Venice sculpture was made in China, researchers found.

What to know about Lisbon’s funiculars after deadly incident in Portugal

A symbol of Portugal's capital, the funiculars carry about 3.5 million people annually.

Argentine police recover Nazi-looted painting after it disappeared a second time

The painting was originally stolen from a Dutch Jewish collector in World War II.

Father breaks into water park to give son a birthday surprise

The boss found the footage amusing and kept the employee on.

Man ‘detained’ inside burning home at Doonside, Sydney, police say

Police rescued two men from a burning house in Sydney's Doonside.

Trump targets New Orleans for troop deployment amid crime focus

Though much of Louisiana state is staunchly Republican, New Orleans is deeply Democratic.

‘I think he had murder on his mind’: Psychologist on Dezi Freeman allegedly killing cops

About 450 officers are involved in the search efforts around Porepunkah.

Florida plans to end vaccine mandates, sparking public health concerns

'Anyone who knows anything about public health can see this is a train wreck,' expert says

Limo rides, hugs and gas deal promises - Putin riding high after China visit

The Russian President received a a flashy show of support from authoritarian allies.

Sentencing for mushroom killer Erin Patterson to be broadcast live in Victorian Supreme Court first

The broadcast will only show Justice Beale and will last about 30 minutes.

Britain moves to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children

New York Times: Sales of tea, coffee and lower-caffeine soft drinks would not be affected.

Trump officials defend lethal strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat

US officials short on details after killing 11 in strike on alleged drug smugglers.

Rubio vows to ramp up cartel strikes but praises Mexico

US Secretary of State assured Mexico of respect for its sovereignty during talks.

Afghanistan quake survivors face aftershocks and isolation

Aftershocks and rockfalls hinder rescue efforts in remote areas.

UK free speech row intensifies after arrest of Emmy winner Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow by five armed officers.

Speculation grows over Kim Jong-un’s daughter as potential successor

Ju Ae, about 12, joined Kim at a military parade, sparking succession rumours.

Israeli annexation in West Bank is ‘red line’, says UAE

Israel's recent settlement approval threatens future Palestinian statehood.

‘Waiting 700 days’: Protests demand truce, hostage release in Israel

Hundreds of Israeli protesters took to the streets to call for a truce, hostage release.

Fifteen dead, several injured as Gloria funicular derails in Lisbon

The popular funicular derailed during rush hour with more than 40 people inside.

UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner admits underpaying property tax

The housing minister blamed 'inaccurate' advice for $90,000 shortfall.

Epstein victims compiling list of sexual abusers

Trump called the Epstein case a 'Democrat hoax' at the White House.

Putin, Xi and Kim caught on hot mic discussing living to 150

Putin suggested organ transplants could lead to people living forever.

‘Maga summer, baby’: Inside the controversial DC party scene

CJ Pearson aims to rebrand the GOP as youthful, fun, and multiracial.

At an ICE career expo, thousands pass protesters to line up to ‘defend the homeland’

More than 3000 attended the ICE expo, drawn by job offers and bonuses.

Fourteen years after Japan’s nuclear disaster, people with cancer seek answers

New York Times: Seven people are trying to seek compensation through a lawsuit.

Dakar’s historic igloo homes face threat from urban development

They were built in the 1950s to address a housing crunch.

In a protest, Qi Hong turned the camera on China’s closely watching surveillance state

New York Times: 'Qi Hong outwitted the police, outmanoeuvred the state machinery'.

Digital ID cards for all could be a major part of UK’s approach to illegal immigration

Britain is one of the few countries in Europe without a national ID card system.

Ten years on, Germany’s migrant legacy is one of integration challenges and successes

Ten years after Merkel gave them safety, many migrants fill crucial job roles in Germany.

The government just walloped Google. That’s good business

New York Times: Government's role is to create spaces for new companies to flourish.

Tourist drinks from grave offering, Australian embassy issues warning

The Australian Embassy warned travellers to behave while visiting Japan.

Thomas Sewell: Calls to deport New Zealand-born neo-Nazi from Australia likely to fail

A petition to deport Sewell to NZ gained over 60,000 signatures.

Acting Thai leader moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections

Parliament dissolved as opposition backs rival candidate for PM.

Woman in Australia finds battery in meal from Guzman y Gomez

The type of battery discovered can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed.

Xi parades firepower to signal that China won’t be bullied again

New York Times: The parade was a message for the West about China’s 'unstoppable' rise.

China ‘unstoppable’, says Xi Jinping with Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin at side at military parade

The parade, to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, also sent a powerful message.

North Carolina man had at least three wives at the same time, police say

New York Times: The sheriff’s office said there could be more victims.

Hyenas maul camper during stag do at nature reserve

The victim's father was woken by the sound of screaming and fighting outside tent.

‘Don’t let this fool you’ Democrat says as the records are found to mostly be in public domain

Two-thirds of the records released by the House committee are court documents.

Google not required to sell Chrome in antitrust victory

US judge rejects demand for Google to sell Chrome in major case.

President Trump is alive. The internet was convinced otherwise

New York Times: Online assurance he was fine was explained away as part of a cover-up.

Thomas Sewell: Thousands of Australians call for neo-Nazi leader to be deported to New Zealand

A petition to deport NZ-born Thomas Sewell has obtained 50,000 signatures.

Gold Coast stabbing: Woman fights for life after attack at Westfield

A woman was stabbed multiple times at Coomera's Westfield centre.

UK woman in court after throwing live tank crayfish in ocean

Emma Smart sobbed in court during her appearance on September 2.

Democrats take issue with Trump’s approach over crime, as poll shows his message resonating

The death count rose over the long weekend. Seven people were shot in a single drive-by.

Claims alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman pocketed disability pension for more than 20 years

Freeman has been on the run for eight days, accused of shooting two detectives.

Japanese online marketplace bans ultrasounds amid extortion claims

Scans have been listed for as low as $11.50 on Mercari.

Trump says 11 dead in US strike on drug-carrying boat from Venezuela

The US accuses Venezuelan leader of heading a drug cartel and has deployed warships.

Tennessee mandates gun safety classes for kids as young as 5

Rules say teachers must stay politically neutral and not use live ammunition or firearms.

House committee releases first batch of Epstein documents

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has released 33,295 pages of records.

Migrants could be moved from hotels to warehouses, UK Government says

Record 111,000 asylum applications were made in the last year.

‘Zombie arguments’ have been brought back in US climate debate, scientists say

In a rebuttal, 85 scientists said the Government was relying on a handful of contrarians.

Trump says US forces ‘shot’ drug-carrying boat that had left Venezuela

The US accuses Venezuelan leader of heading a drug cartel and has deployed warships.

‘Murder capital of the world,’ Trump says of ‘hellhole’ Chicago, where he plans to deploy troops

Baltimore, another Democratic-run city, is also in the US President's sights.

Man charged with murder in ‘ding-dong ditch’ shooting

A Texas man, 42, charged with murder after a prank turned deadly.

Trump to move US Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama

It's the latest twist in a years-long partisan battle over the agency's home.