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Donald Trump defends White House redecorating – and Cheesecake Factory – from Barack Obama’s mocking

A poll found 59% said the President was spending too much time on the projects.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

Thomas Markle jnr hands over belongings in Philippines child abuse image probe

Police are examining devices that may contain hundreds or thousands of abuse images.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Nurse accused of spreading Ebola murdered by mob

A nurse was killed after locals accused the worker of spreading Ebola.

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Ex-FBI chief and Trump critic James Comey hit with fresh charges

Comey allegedly directed someone to disclose defence information to a reporter.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Looksmaxxing wins 2026 Word of the Year as ‘maxxing’ mentions rise more than 1000%

The term describes pursuing a goal to the fullest, from sleep to protein intake.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Donald Trump claims Brazil election was ‘rigged’ after ally loses to leftist Lula

Brazil’s markets tumbled nearly 17%, while the dollar surged against the real.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Met was warned Thomas Markle posed threat to Meghan and Harry

His ex-wife warned police that Thomas represented a ‘high risk’ to the couple.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

DOJ unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director, judge rules

She handled high-profile cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 14 hours ago

Netanyahu, with Trump’s backing, could lose election and still lead a divided Israel

Polls project neither bloc will win the 61 seats needed for a majority.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 14 hours ago

Met should have reported Thomas Markle to FBI, says former police chief

The Met shared the 2019 letter with the Sussexes, but not other agencies.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

Dame Jacinda Ardern appointed University of Sydney Professor of Practice

She'll focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

Jacinda Ardern appointed University of Sydney Professor of Practice

She'll focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Appeals Court appears to doubt Justice Department claims in California ballot case

Two judges questioned the administration’s evidence against the ballots.

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Serbia’s student movement ousts longtime leader in parliament poll

Protests began after a 2024 station canopy collapse killed 16 people.

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Lula wins re-election in Brazil, halting Latin America’s rightward shift

With 99.32% of ballots counted, Lula had 51.75% of the vote.

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France’s Le Pen launches presidential bid vowing to restore ‘rule of law’

An appeals court upheld her graft conviction as she decided to run.

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Storms batter Europe, hitting power supplies, flights and phones

More than 400,000 British homes lost power at some point during the storms.

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Thomas Markle’s ex-wife wrote ‘sex abuse letter’

Philippine officials expect forensic data to be complete within a week.

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French shooting suspect moved to police psychiatric unit

Prosecutors said the suspect was moved after a psychiatric examination.

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Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle’s former home

Meghan said she was 'deeply distressed' by the accusations against her father.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Barack Obama blasts Donald Trump’s ‘chaos and cruelty’ while campaigning for Democrats

Barack Obama blamed Donald Trump's Administration for rising living costs and fuel prices.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Relief and vindication for Meghan after years of silence over rift with father

Meghan learned of allegations against her father in a police letter in January 2019.

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Scientists are finding AI may make us remember things that never happened

Washington Post: Studies show that artificial intelligence can distort memories.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

The looming race to rebuild the West’s oil stockpiles

Countries outside China have used about half their truly usable oil buffer.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

France protests: What reporters have seen and heard as more than 410,000 protest, 1000 arrested in one day

Nearly 1000 people were arrested in a day in what's described as escalating violence.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Iran says US military not allowed to enter Gulf ‘under any circumstances’

Iran said US military ships would never be allowed into the Gulf.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Fire breaks out at Hitler’s mountain retreat, German police arrest suspect

About 200 firefighters tackled the blaze at the remote Bavarian retreat.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed

UN chief Antonio Guterres voiced concern over closures affecting livelihoods.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh protests amid fears of violence, looting

The French courts have jailed 217 people over last weekend's violence.

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American Express cutting 5% of global workforce

One-time restructuring costs of $336 million lowered third-quarter earnings.

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US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says

Trump played down Barrack’s warning, saying he knew nothing about it.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Several feared dead as multi-storey building collapses in Nairobi

Videos shared online showed a dramatic crash and huge clouds of dust.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Girl, 12, shot with submachine gun in Paris drive-by attack

One person was killed and four others were injured in the attack.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Meghan Markle says she knew of allegations against Thomas Markle in 2018

The Duchess says she's 'deeply distressed' by the news.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Judge orders Donald Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit

A judge has given the US President until December 11 to testify under oath.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Thomas Markle ‘had boxes of child abuse images’

Meghan's half-brother Thomas Markle Jr reported the discovery to police.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Higher, faster, gnarlier: Have roller coasters become too extreme?

New York Times: Riders' deaths and brain injury claims have sparked fresh safety concerns.

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Tibet quake kills at least 16, injures 32, more than 300 houses collapse

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km.

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Space debris found twice within days amid ‘growing casualty risk’

New York Times: It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, wait – it’s just more space junk.

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The house of horrors where ‘serial killer’ went unnoticed for 22 years

Police have linked seven missing women to the property.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Exclusive: Putin sends fishing trawlers to spy on Britain

Around £65bn of UK economic activity depends on subsea cables.

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Families walk out on ‘UK’s most depressing pumpkin patch’

Some families left early and demanded refunds after disappointing visits.

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Russell Brand ‘joked his age range was 16 to death’, rape trial hears

A friend said the woman feared police would not believe her.

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Casualties reported after strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km.

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Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit

A judge gave Trump until December 11 to testify under oath.

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Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years – IUCN

The assessment assumes 2.7C warming above pre-industrial levels by 2100.

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King should apologise for slavery, Commonwealth chief suggests

King Charles will discuss slavery on his eight-day tour of three Caribbean nations.

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French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

Lyon has banned all protests on Saturday after 200 to 300 shops were looted.

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Zelenskyy says fresh Russian strikes show ‘no change’ in Kremlin position

Two people were killed and more than 30 wounded in Kyiv, city authorities said.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

JetBlue launches adults-only flights with island holiday cruise package

Do Not Disturb holiday combines flights with cruise that bans kids.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Former Australian sprint champion Jake Doran charged with child sex offence

Jake Doran has been bailed to reappear in court on November 5.

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Firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother

'This ad is so outrageously offensive it is backfiring', one Republican strategist noted.

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Australian politicians were already on edge before one of their own was attacked

New York Times: A shocking attack on an independent lawmaker hasn't stopped the threats.

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Saudi Arabia executes Bangladeshi cleaners for ‘indecent act’ in Mecca mosque

The case has angered Bangladesh, which was not given advance notice of the executions.

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How next week’s Israeli elections could affect settler violence, Gaza and the Iran war

Washington Post: Candidates are avoiding positions that could be branded 'leftist'.

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Pope Leo XIV needs no further therapy after cancer surgery

Doctors removed part of Pope Leo's right lung after finding a cancerous growth.

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Stabbed UK mother dies in crash while driving herself to hospital

Police said Eleanor Barnfield's puncture wounds were unrelated to the crash.

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US Supreme Court allows gender transition care for federal prisoners – for now

The Supreme Court refused to pause care while the case proceeds.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

US Supreme Court allows gender transition care for federal prisoners - for now

The Supreme Court refused to pause care while the case proceeds.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Macron criticises Trump over France unrest as Paris bans protests

Fresh cost-of-living protests are planned across France on Saturday.

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Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain

Fresh cost-of-living protests are planned across France on Saturday.

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UN issues call to arms to combat off-the-charts El Niño

The UN warns 50 million people could face increased hunger.

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Russell Brand trial: Woman says he treated her ‘like an animal’

Brand denies seven charges involving six women, between 1999 and 2009.

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Man arrested after reportedly entering Western Australia MP’s office with ‘nunchucks’

The MP said her staff was 'shaken and upset' after the incident.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Australian MP Helen Haines has both legs amputated after vehicle attack

Her left leg was amputated on Monday and surgeons removed her right on Wednesday.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Brendan Nugent in court after vehicle critically injures Australian MP Helen Haines

Police have not ruled out further charges, including attempted murder.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Rape trial jurors shown photo of Russell Brand’s bedroom

Actor Russell Brand faces seven charges involving six women between 1999 and 2009.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Two RAF Fairford suspects arrested for spying for Iran

Telegraph: Police consider Iranian state involvement highly likely, but are investigating.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Donald Trump can no longer mask his real agenda

NYT Opinion: The president has forgotten America's 'forgotten men and women'.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Brand’s entourage ‘did nothing while he mauled me’, accuser tells court

Actor Russell Brand faces seven charges involving six women between 1999 and 2009.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Swimmer dies in shark attack off South Africa’s southeast coast

Police found the woman's body with open wounds.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

UK to deploy fighter jets to help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

A recent attack on Riyadh airport killed 13 and wounded more than 300.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

French PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment for new demonstrations

Interest-free loans will be available from Friday to affected businesses.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Google Cloud outage near London disrupts Revolut, Lloyds and HSBC services