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US woman has to return $117k ring after failed engagement, court says
The court ruled that an engagement ring must be returned to the buyer.
Iran debates whether it could make a deal with Trump
New York Times: Iran's new president faces pressure to negotiate with Trump.
Luxon speaks to Trump, congratulates him on 'historic' election win
PM snubs Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB to chat with Trump.
As Trump returns to power, allies and adversaries expect a wave of revenge
New York Times: Trump has vowed retribution against critics after presidential victory.
Smile, flatter and barter: How the world is prepping for Trump part II
New York Times: Foreign leaders rush, once again, to ingratiate themselves with Trump.
Man marries woman after concussion caused him to forget she dumped him
He had no idea they were no longer a couple.
Trump advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine: report
During the US election campaign, Trump said he would find a solution to end the war.
How Harris and Biden lost to Trump, leaving Democrats in shambles
Democrats failed to connect with voters, focusing too much on Trump, leading to losses.
Who is Susie Wiles - Trump's incoming White House chief of staff?
Susie Wiles has already lasted longer than any other member of staff Trump has hired.
Watch: Trump shows off royal connections as he praises 'beautiful' King Charles
Footage also shows the president-elect discussing his relationship with the late Queen.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Yes, Trump's a bad guy – but he won and should be better than Biden
OPINION: Trump's a big mouth - it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s bluff.
Trump’s victory is a major win for Elon Musk and big-money politics
New York Times: Inside Elon Musk's $294m gamble that boosted Trump's campaign.
Shane Te Pou: Why Kamala Harris lost and the lessons for NZ’s Labour Party
OPINION: Harris didn’t provide a clear pathway forward or offer real hope.
Three charged in alleged Iran plot to assassinate Trump
The assignment to try to kill Republican leader allegedly began in mid-to-late September.
'They don’t understand my life’: What the Democrats misread about America
Financial Times: Why did the Democrats' pitch to 'all Americans' fall flat?
Pariah, felon, president-elect: How Trump fought his way back to the White House
New York Times: How Trump defied the odds to re-win the presidency.
'The cavalry has arrived': Why young men turned out in droves for Trump
Republican campaign ran up the margins on American men – particularly young men.
RFK Jr, foe of drugmakers and regulators, is poised to wield new power under Trump
New York Times: Trump has encouraged the vaccine sceptic to “go wild on health”.
Putin and Trump say they are ready to talk
Russian President previously claimed he wanted Harris to win the United States election.
'Ice maiden': The mastermind of Trump's return to power
Susie Wiles will be the first woman to be chief of staff in the White House.
The one essential bet that paid off: How Trump won and Harris lost
New York Times: The surprising campaign strategy behind Trump's win.
10 takeaways from the night Trump marched back to the White House
New York Times: America’s democracy will again be put to the test.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records again after Fed rate cut
The favoured inflation gauge has eased and economic growth has been robust.
43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centre
Authorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.
Trump campaign quietly distances itself from RFK jnr after new vaccine safety comments
Concerns supporter would struggle to make it through security clearance for top role.
Trump's inner circle: Who will run the new White House administration?
Financial Times: Trump is expected to prize loyalty in his picks for key posts.
Elon Musk helped elect Trump. What does he expect in return?
New York Times: Trump's best-known backer has a series of requests.
Watch: Biden stresses need to 'bring down the temperature'
Biden urges Americans to lower the political temperature after Trump’s election win.
Simon Wilson: Donald Trump's triumph of the will
OPINION: Trump is king now, but will his courtiers get what they want?
Harris’ final message to supporters as Democrat blame game begins
Kamala Harris broke her silence after failing to appear on election night.
Barry Soper: Trump win shows there’s no accounting for public taste
OPINION: We’ll find out over the next four years whether he’s peacemaker he claims to be.
Four more years of unpredictability? The world prepares for Trump’s return
NY Times: Trump has said he would transform relationships with allies and adversaries.