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Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel, aid run low
Gaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.
'Cursed' $1.7 billion emerald may soon return to Brazil
The giant gem was illegally taken from Brazil and smuggled into the US in 2001.
'Decisive win': Legal triumph for Trump in porn star hush-money case
President-elect's team hails decision before his return to the White House.
Thai 'cyanide serial killer' accused of poisoning 14 friends sentenced to death
Woman lured 15 people – one of whom survived – to take poisoned 'capsules', police say.
Australian teen sixth to die in suspected Laos methanol poisoning
A backpacker hostel owner has been detained by police for questioning.
With Gladiator II, Ridley Scott returns to the arena
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Australian teen sixth to die in suspected Laos methanol poisoning
A backpacker hostel owner has been detained by police for questioning.
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Australian teen dead after suspected Laos methanol poisoning
Two Danish citizens and an American have also reportedly died.
Revealed: Influencer accused of poisoning daughter claimed kidney 'healed by God'
More details of the mother's past have come to light.
‘Russian sugar daddy’: CCTV reveals teenager's horrific final moments
What she told friends before the tragic rubbish tip discovery.
'Monster': Heartbroken dad claims he didn't know influencer mum was drugging their child
'I should have done better for them,' father says as cops investigate mum's actions.
UK news
Ellen DeGeneres reportedly ‘leaves US’ after Trump win
The host has been spotted across the Atlantic post-election.
Revealed: The taxpayer bill for the King's coronation
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Trump selects budget chief to ‘dismantle the Deep State’
Russell Vought was a key architect of Project 2025.
Kendrick Lamar pops out with surprise new album
Rap superstar surprises fans with unannounced release of 12-track album.
Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel, aid run low
Gaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.
'Cursed' $1.7 billion emerald may soon return to Brazil
The giant gem was illegally taken from Brazil and smuggled into the US in 2001.
‘Deeply worried’: Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy jnr to health role alarms NZ health experts
RFK's peripheral role in the Samoan measles epidemic has been raised by several experts.
I can slash $3.4 trillion from federal budget without new laws, says Musk
The billionaire has been appointed by Trump to run a new external efficiency watchdog.
Asia news
Secrets of Tokorozawa, the most underrated Japanese city one hour from Tokyo
A world away from the glass and concrete of the Japanese capital.
Kiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life support
The New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.
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Six dead on holiday in Laos as tensions flare at Climate Change summit | NZ Herald News Update
Six people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.
Australian govt plans to ban under 16s from social media
There are questions over the ban’s effectiveness, Australia Correspondent Aziz Al Sa'afin reports. Video / TVNZ
Trump the first former president to return to White House in over 130 years
At 78, he's the oldest man ever elected to the presidency. US Correspondent Logan Church reports on Trump's political resurrection. Video / TVNZ
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