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Experts say Hamas and Israel are both committing war crimes in their fight
The attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.
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Israel says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.
The remaking of The Wall Street Journal
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US car salvage industry braced for impending bounty of junk EVs
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'Gross neglect of duty': US judge sends over 500 highly inappropriate texts during toddler murder trial
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International aid groups have warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
US money launderer wants access to his frozen millions
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104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after making a skydive
The world's oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died.
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A polarised Australia confronts ‘Trump-style’ misinformation
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US to send carrier strike group in support of Israel
A US carrier strike group will go to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel.
Satellite photos fuel increasing fears of North Korean arms supply to Russia
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'Appalled': Chris Hipkins condemns deadly surprise attack on Israel
"We recognise Israel’s right to defend itself", says PM.
Battleground route: Airline capacity to US soars on pre-Covid levels
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Fury as Trump says immigrants ‘poison blood’ of US
Former president’s remarks likened to Hitler’s Mein Kampf.
Police find 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home
There was a rotten stench coming from the building where windows were broken.
75-year-old Kiwi proves you're never too old to travel solo around the world
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'Attempts to silence': Andrew Tate’s alleged victims claim harassment and intimidation
"These threats will not work, they will not prevent people from coming forward."
'Lazy mongrels': Taika and Jason divide fans with controversial post
The stars attracted praise and anger for posting about the upcoming Voice referendum.
Kiwi businessman dodges missiles in ‘surreal’ return to Ukraine
From the dentist to the air raid shelter, "you never know what's going to kill you".
Trump said to have revealed nuclear submarine secrets to Australian businessman
New York Times: Soon after leaving office, Trump reportedly shared sensitive information.
Watch: US woman fired after nasty train rant to tourists
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Putin says Russia could revoke nuclear test-ban treaty
He also announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered cruise missile.
US ‘Prophet of Doom’ sentenced to life in prison
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