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Trump asks Supreme Court to delay sentencing in hush money case

The sentencing would complete the process of Trump being formally classified as a felon.

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?

New York Times: Trump says he's prepared to play hardball if he doesn't get his way.

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody’s mansion burns down, A-list celebs flee LA firestorm

The Oscar nominations have been postponed and other Hollywood events cancelled.

Kiwi travellers now face UK entry fee

Britain's new visa-waiver entry system took effect on Wednesday.

Harry and Meghan facing evacuation as fires ravage LA

The couple and their kids could soon be forced to flee their $22m home.

Los Angeles wildfires and discussions over Treaty Principles Bill deadline | NZ Herald News Update

Two civilians have died in the Los Angeles wildfires and Parliament is set to discuss an extended deadline for the Treaty Principles Bill submissions. Video / NZ Herald

‘Fire is growing’: At least two killed and 1000 structures destroyed as wildfires rage in LA

Hurricane-force winds whip up fireballs that have leapt from home to home.

‘I almost got killed on a plane’: Pamela Anderson reveals man tried to attack her

'He thought I was a Dixie Chick.'

Editorial: Bird flu death not cause for alarm, but a concerning development

OPINION: The death of the Louisiana man has caused concern among health authorities.

Why Trump really wants Greenland

The President-elect leans on Denmark to sell the Arctic country as Trump jnr meets locals.

'Heartbreaking': Two people found dead in plane's landing gear

It is not clear whether they were stowaways.

Inflation concerns pull rug out from Wall Street rally

Concerns Donald Trump's plans will reignite US inflation.

Fed's top Wall Street regulator to step down after Trump's advisers pushed to demote him

Michael Barr is an influential banking figure and will remain on the Fed's board.

Boy hospitalised after disturbing sleepover 'prank' goes horribly wrong

They were supposed to be his friends. Then a prank landed him in hospital.

Judge denies Trump delay request, sentencing set for this week

Trump's sentencing set for Friday local time, judge denies delay despite appeal.

How the wild world of wrestling helped Trump win the White House

Times: How wrestling got US politics in a chokehold.

US records first human death from H5N1 bird flu

Louisiana officials confirm no human transmission after first US H5N1 death.

An assassination plot on US soil reveals a darker side of Modi’s India

Foiled US plot reveals India's aggressive global posture under Modi.