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US to send carrier strike group in support of Israel
A US carrier strike group will go to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel.

Satellite photos fuel increasing fears of North Korean arms supply to Russia
Recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the border.

'Appalled': Chris Hipkins condemns deadly surprise attack on Israel
"We recognise Israel’s right to defend itself", says PM.

Battleground route: Airline capacity to US soars on pre-Covid levels
Links to North America surge this summer as capacity nears pre-pandemic levels.

Fury as Trump says immigrants ‘poison blood’ of US
Former president’s remarks likened to Hitler’s Mein Kampf.

Police find 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home
There was a rotten stench coming from the building where windows were broken.

75-year-old Kiwi proves you're never too old to travel solo around the world
Think hostel-hopping around the US is just for youths? Think again.

'Attempts to silence': Andrew Tate’s alleged victims claim harassment and intimidation
"These threats will not work, they will not prevent people from coming forward."

Trump said to have revealed nuclear submarine secrets to Australian businessman
New York Times: Soon after leaving office, Trump reportedly shared sensitive information.

Watch: US woman fired after nasty train rant to tourists
She unleashed a verbal tirade at a group of Germans. Now she has lost her job over it.

Putin says Russia could revoke nuclear test-ban treaty
He also announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered cruise missile.

US ‘Prophet of Doom’ sentenced to life in prison
Frank James wounded 10 people in a rush-hour subway shooting in New York in 2022.

Editorial: Never mind the politics, global forces rule NZ's economy
OPINION: Kiwis flatter themselves with the idea the economy is under our control.

More jobs, better pay, so why isn’t the economy really humming?
Beset with niggles about inflation and recession, the economy is slowing.

What’s happened so far at Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial?
New York Times: The former president is accused of inflating the value of his assets.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's custody battle takes nasty turn
The Maleficent actress has battled for custody of her and Pitt's children for years.

Trump blames accountants for statement discrepancies
Trump's attorneys are trying to pin blame on accounting firms for statement problems.

Marriage celebrant shoots child in wild wedding mishap
It was supposed to be the best day of the bride and groom's lives. It became the opposite.

Five people wounded in shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore
Students were told to shelter in place for about four hours.

Watch: How new 12-level hotel at Ellerslie was built
From Monday this week, Safari began operating the hotel under its franchise arrangement.

Historic day as Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy voted out
Contingent of hard-right conservatives throw House and Republican leadership into chaos.

E-skateboard causes multiple deaths - will product in NZ be recalled?
There have been four deaths and multiple life-changing injuries.

'Give overweight travellers extra plane seats': Plus-size travel influencer asks for change
'We’re not asking for luxury: we’re asking for basic dignity.'

As his fraud trial begins, Trump looks to capitalise on it
New York Times: Trump makes case to supporters that he has been wrongfully targeted.

Teens arrested after vigilante paedo-hunter shot dead
Boopac Shakur's crusade had led to criminal charges against several men.

Woman riding lawnmower struck and killed by aeroplane
Pilot saw woman after landing on the runway and tried in vain to fly over her.

US woman's New Zealand wedding dreams in tatters - is her father to blame?
She wants a wedding here. Her father has reneged on his offer to pay for it.

'I'm in flying jail': Ice Cube starts unlikely beef with US airline
Delayed, on a London to LA flight without TV, 'Straight outta Luton' he was not.

Donald Trump sounds off outside trial accusing him of lying about wealth
The lawsuit could see Donald Trump lose Trump Tower and other prized properties.