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'Fierce warrior': Virginia Giuffre's legacy in Epstein saga
Duke of York has now lost any chance of redemption.
The women who think the world needs more babies
NY Times: A convention of the pronatalist movement agreed: motherhood needs a rebrand.
'Maybe he doesn't want to stop': Trump questions Putin's peace efforts
Trump met Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Basilica.
What we know about the deadly blasts at Iran’s strategic port
The blasts triggered a fire, with smoke billowing over the coastal facility.
Watch: 'Outpouring of affection' - More than 140,000 gather to farewell Pope Francis
Pope Francis is the first pope in over 100 years to be laid to rest outside the Vatican.
'Spreading propaganda': Trump administration targets Wikipedia
Ed Martin accused Wikipedia of allowing foreign actors to manipulate information.
Australia news
'Fierce warrior': Virginia Giuffre's legacy in Epstein saga
Duke of York has now lost any chance of redemption.
Rebecca Gibney on embracing new challenges: 'I just don’t wanna stagnate'
The beloved actress is currently on TV screens in Three's comedy Happiness.
Editorial: Australia must remain our best mate whatever its election result
OPINION: Many former Kiwis will vote in Australia's federal election next Saturday.
Virginia Giuffre death: Key dates in Epstein abuse scandal
The six-year timeline that has culminated in today's tragedy.
Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island
Her owners feared the wurst when the sausage dog went missing, now Valerie is going home.
Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein victim and Prince Andrew accuser, dies aged 41
Her family described her as a fierce warrior against sexual abuse.
UK news
Woman’s 'spree' after $158k banking error, refuses to return pensioner’s life savings
Andrew Che lost his retirement savings due to a one-digit bank transfer error.
On The Up: Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK, fuelled by Rod Drury
Start-up has already signed up big names in NZ - and is now looking to the UK.
Latest from America
'Incredibly close': How Heath Ledger helped a Kiwi actress meet her husband
Yellowjackets' Simone Kessell met Gregor Jordan through her ex-partner, Heath Ledger.
Secret weapon: How robots are transforming China's trade strategy
New York Times: Inside China's automation revolution and its global implications.
The women who think the world needs more babies
NY Times: A convention of the pronatalist movement agreed: motherhood needs a rebrand.
'Spreading propaganda': Trump administration targets Wikipedia
Ed Martin accused Wikipedia of allowing foreign actors to manipulate information.
'Very productive': Trump meets with Zelenskyy in Rome
It is the first time the pair has met in person since their clash in February.
‘Sugar daddy’ lawyer ‘raped and tortured’ women with electric shock collar
The US lawyer is charged with 116 crimes and accused of raping six women.
Asia news
Kashmir clash: Calls for calm after nuclear-armed rivals exchange fire
Indian troops blew up homes searching for attackers who killed 26 in Pahalgam.
Watch: Robots race humans in world's first half-marathon
Enthusiastic onlookers cheered, saying 'it was quite a breathtaking experience'.
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Massive explosion at Iranian port
A massive explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port has killed at least 8, and injured many more. Video / AFP
Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square
Pope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFP
Thousands gather outside St Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral
Thousands, including US President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince William and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have gathered in the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral.
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