Mitch McConnell to step down as the Senate’s Republican leader
The 82yo lawmaker is the longest-serving Senate leader in history.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could start next week, says US
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Ukrainian troops pull back after Russia onslaught
Kyiv's troops have withdrawn from a village in the east of the country.
US couple whose catamaran was hijacked were likely thrown overboard
Police believe couple are dead after three escaped prisoners hijacked catamaran.
US Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in protest
The man declared that he 'will no longer be complicit in genocide'.
Donald Trump is racing against time to find a half-billion dollar bond
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Ukraine says half of promised Western military support fails to arrive on time.
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Netanyahu warns ceasefire deal with Hamas won’t stop Rafah invasion
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Prince Harry will be 'on his own' if Trump wins
Trump criticised Prince Harry for an ‘unforgivable’ betrayal of Queen Elizabeth II.
Trump promises ‘ultimate and absolute revenge’ if he wins US election
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US serial killer with penchant for poetry to be executed after nearly 50 years
One of the US' longest death row inmates, with a penchant for poetry, to be executed.
Trump’s march towards Republican nomination continues, beating Haley in her home state
It is yet another major victory in his campaign to take the White House again.
US and British strike Yemen Houthi sites in response to Red Sea attacks
Eighteen Houthi targets in Yemen were hit after the militia group struck ships again.
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US spacecraft has landed on its side on the moon
The moon lander successfully touched down on the moon, but the wrong side up.
Kelvin Kiptum given state funeral as Kenya mourns runner
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Trump strongly supports IVF after Alabama court ruling
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Harry's US visa at centre of court case
'No one should be above the law when it comes to applying for immigration status.'
Company makes first US moon landing since Apollo era
The US have made it's first moon landing in half a century.
The $70b Super Fund and ACC's $47b fund make opposing bets on Nvidia
How NZ is cashing in on the AI boom.
US lands on the moon for the first time in half a century
The solar-powered lander is intended to operate for a week.
Pearl Jam announce second NZ show after 'incredible' demand
The band's November 8 show at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart has already sold out.
US Seals die in weapon intercept mission
Four foreign nationals have been charged with transporting suspected Iranian-made weapons.
New Hampshire man convicted of killing 5-year-old daughter
US father convicted in the death of girl whose body was never found.
Popular US talk show host Wendy Williams diagnosed with dementia
Carers ensure she 'is receiving the care she requires and that her needs are addressed'.
Gaza ceasefire efforts gain steam with US envoy visit
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are gaining new momentum.
Former DEA agent accused of taking US$250K in bribes from mafia
Joseph Bongiovanni portrayed as a greedy racist who pocketed cash-stuffed envelopes.
Hospital pauses IVF after ruling saying frozen embryos are children
Providers and patients across US state scramble to assess impact of court ruling.