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Cause of death revealed as Julian McMahon, 56, dies after private battle
The Australian actor starred in Australian soaps before finding success in the US.
Emma Raducanu criticises Wimbledon electronic line calls after loss
Comments came after she queried a crucial line call in her match against Aryna Sabalenka.
Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24
Rescue teams scramblin to locate stranded residents in region northwest of San Antonio.
'Ready to engage': Hamas signals openness to US-backed ceasefire
Hamas ally Islamic Jihad supports talks but demands guarantees from Israel.
Wife awarded $518m in third-largest divorce settlement in English history
The couple's wealth fell from $4b to $1.2b by the time of the settlement.
'This will be epic': Trump reveals plans for UFC event at White House
Up to 25,000 people could attend the event on the South Lawn next year.
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Star’s final posts to daughter before death
His daughter Madison, 25, shared a close bond with the Australian actor on Instagram.
'Absolutely insane': Lorde's new album hits number 1 on both sides of globe
Lorde said she was in disbelief at the love fans had shown for Virgin.
Kiwi storage chain owner sells up to Australian giant Kennards
Dave Tuke founded National Mini Storage in 1991. He was inspired by Australian stores.
Tourism Holdings forecasts lower profit amid US market challenges
The business says it may need to make a goodwill impairment on its US assets.
18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest
Anaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.
Trotters the most realistic Kiwi hope at rejigged Inter Dominion
The Inter Dominion series has a new home in Queensland, with a local champion set to star.
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'Absolutely insane': Lorde's new album hits number 1 on both sides of globe
Lorde said she was in disbelief at the love fans had shown for Virgin.
'I'm really looking forward': Sharp on racing at familiar Silverstone
Louis Sharp sits 20th in the F3 table with 11 points in his rookie year.
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Star’s final posts to daughter before death
His daughter Madison, 25, shared a close bond with the Australian actor on Instagram.
Trump ‘very unhappy’ with Putin on Ukraine, hints at sanctions
US President frustrated after a chat with the Russian leader about the Ukraine war.
'Absolutely insane': Lorde's new album hits number 1 on both sides of globe
Lorde said she was in disbelief at the love fans had shown for Virgin.
Teen claims Air NZ ghosts her after storm-diverted plane lands at ‘dead’ US airport at 2am
A bunch of Kiwis banded together to make their own way to New York after disruption.
Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24
Rescue teams scramblin to locate stranded residents in region northwest of San Antonio.
'No intention of ending the war': Russia brushes off talks after largest barrage on Kyiv
The attack included 539 drones and 11 missiles, causing widespread damage.
Asia news
North Korean detained after crossing land border
North Koreans are typically screened by Seoul’s intelligence agency on arrival.
Why there's little love for lovebugs in South Korea
The non-native insects have no natural predators and have grown in numbers over the years.
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Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP
NATO leaders pledge 5% defence spend
Ryan chats to Head of AFP News Netherlands Bureau, Richard Carter about the NATO Summit live from The Hague.
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