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Iran blames Western sanctions for crash of president's chopper

The helicopter that crashed was over 40 years old.

US paediatricians reverse advice against HIV mums breastfeeding

About 5000 people who have HIV give birth in the United States each year.

Economists forecast $800b annual hit from new Trump tariffs

Financial Times: Think tank says poorest will suffer most if Republican wins election.

‘Chelsea’ asked for nude pictures. Then the sextortion began

New York Times: Young men are being tricked into sending naked pictures to scammers.

What we’ve learned so far in the Trump hush money trial so far

Testimony in the hush money trial of Donald Trump is set to conclude in the coming days.

As Trump trial nears its end, the law may give prosecutors an edge

New York Times: Legal experts say the case is the prosecution's to lose.

US lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’

Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.

'I’m dying today': Chilling message to girlfriend before man shot and killed five women in bank

Zephen Xaver pleaded guilty last year to five counts of first-degree murder.

'Extraordinary loss': Famed CNN political commentator found dead

Police say the body was found outdoors in a Virginia neighbourhood in the early morning.

Parents furious after Bluey-themed event leaves children in tears

Some have compared the event to the infamous Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow, Scotland.

Trump hush money trial: Michael Cohen pressed on crimes and lies

Defence argued Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen was a serial fabulist.

Boeing supplier laying off staff after production of troubled 737s slows

The key Boeing supplier makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max aircraft.

Celebs slam football star for 'misogynistic' and 'homophobic' comments

Stars respond to kicker's college speech that drew claims of misogyny and homophobia.

The pill makes some women miserable. But are they really quitting it en masse?

NYT: The internet is awash with stories of women throwing out their oral contraceptives.

Barge slams into Texas bridge, causes oil spill

Video shows splotches of oil that spilled from the barge into Galveston Bay.

On Instagram, a jewellery ad draws solicitations for sex with a 5-year-old

New York Times: Advertisers targetting young girls attracted the wrong audience.

Man faces life in jail after disturbing confession in police job interview

He wanted to become a police officer. Now he could be locked up for life.

Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?

OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.