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Proud Kiwi and gaming specialist who served five years in the New Zealand Army.
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The liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'
Donald Trump falsely claims Kamala Harris crowds are 'AI'd'
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'Way to go Lydia': Trump praises 'most impressive' Ko on Paris gold
Donald Trump congratulates Lydia Ko on Olympic gold as she makes history.
Trump campaign hack could indicate wider election disruptions
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Joe Biden says pressure from Nancy Pelosi led him to quit race
Joe Biden claims he was forced out of the race as a means to 'unite the country' again.
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Celine Dion slams Trump for playing her music at rally: '…And really, THAT song?'
Celine Dion has been left baffled after Donald Trump used her song at his rally.
Trump campaign says it was hacked by Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry has not commented on the Trump campaign's claims.
US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.
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That time Trump nearly died in a helicopter crash? Didn’t happen
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Google and Meta struck secret ads deal to target teenagers
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Rocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surge
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The woman got trapped in the luggage conveyor belt at one of the world's busiest airports.
Donald Trump says he’s willing to debate Kamala Harris three times
Trump says he's prepared to go toe-to-toe with Kamala Harris in three live debates.
US man charged with killing wife now accused of poisoning daughter
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