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Nasa's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Nasa’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, returns to Earth on his 70th birthday.
Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if no progress is made
The US President has failed to secure major Kremlin concessions despite truce efforts.
Leaked chats reveal attack plans as White House defends actions
White House officials called the magazine’s journalists ‘scumbags’.
Why Trump’s Ukraine talks are raising concerns in Kyiv and Nato
US President says US ownership of Ukrainian power plants 'best protection' for them.
Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
What Putin wants in exchange for ceasefire – and will Trump accept?
Analysis: Vladimir Putin appeared on the front lines, signalling tough negotiations.
‘Not a positive step’: PM slams US tariffs on Australian metals
Albanese said the tariffs are against the spirit of the US-Australia friendship.
‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.
Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition
The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.
US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.
‘In the air, at sea’: France, UK push for Ukraine ceasefire
Macron says France and Britain propose a one-month truce in Ukraine.
‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explained
The deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.
‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.
Elon Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $96 billion. Not so fast
DOGE has pledged to significantly reduce the size of the US federal government.
Black Hawk crew may have missed crucial warnings before deadly crash
The crash involving an American Airlines jet above the Potomac River killed 67 people.
Airport workers arrested, accused of leaking video after Washington DC plane crash
CNN was able to obtain damning footage of the plane's fatal collision with a helicopter.
The final seconds – and grim aftermath – of plane crash that killed 67
In seconds, the wreckage of the aircraft plunged into the icy Potomac River.
Grim search for plane crash bodies as Trump doubles down
Government report suggests two people were handling four jobs at time of crash.
Watch: Traffic control radar shows moment of deadly plane crash; Trump blames ‘diversity’
No survivors after helicopter collides with aircraft carrying 64 in Washington DC.
‘Devastated’: Captain Sully on how every crash has tragic lessons
NY Times: Captain Sullenberger is famed for landing an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River.
Olympic ice skating legend breaks down over plane crash tragedy
Some of the passengers were returning from US Figure Skating’s national development camp.
Potomac plane crash: Former Russian ice skating world champs among victims as search continues for survivors
There were 64 passengers on board the aircraft and three on the Black Hawk helicopter.
‘Multiple bodies’ pulled from river after horror US plane crash
A plane carrying more than 60 people plunged into the Potomac River.
Tech billionaires take centre stage at Trump inauguration
Tech tycoons have spent time since the election ingratiating themselves with Trump.
'Embarrassing': Why Snoop Dogg's Trump performance left fans in disbelief
The 53-year-old rapper's unexpected move earned the ire of his fanbase.
Trump promises pardons, blasts enemies at Maga victory rally
Trump previews executive actions on immigration and repealing Biden policies.
A Trump oligarchy is moving to Washington and buying up prime addresses
New York Times: A second-term Trump bump has hit luxury Washington real estate.