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Rebel attack kills 43 in northeastern DR Congo - army

The attack occurred in the volatile Ituri province, an army spokesman said.

'Monster' UK funeral director left bodies to rot

Robert Bush, 48, pleaded guilty to fraud, including unidentified ashes, and theft.

US hits tallest bridge in Iran

US President Donald Trump posted footage of the B1 bridge in Karaj being struck, boasting "the biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down". Video / Ariel Oseran

Trump sacks Attorney-General Pam Bondi

The US President has named his former personal lawyer to serve as acting Attorney-General.

UK foreign minister stresses ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.

King and Queen attend Maundy service, held in North Wales for first time

Coins comemorating Elizabeth II and The King’s Trust were handed to 77 men and 77 women.

Bear Grylls on faith, being a 'lost boy' and retelling Jesus' 'actual' life story

'This is different … it's the best thing I've ever done,' the survivalist says.

'Monster' UK funeral director left bodies to rot

Robert Bush, 48, pleaded guilty to fraud, including unidentified ashes, and theft.

Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past

At least 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped on a high-speed ring road in Wuhan, China.

How Auckland can become a high-wage, world-class city

Auckland needs to treat growth as a system rather than a set of isolated fixes.

How to eat your way around Asia’s next great food capital

From Glodok’s frog stalls to sate kambing, every alley offers a feast.

Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.

Man accused of violent home invasion rape extradited from Asia to stand trial

He has pleaded not guilty to all 12 charges.

As war in Iran disrupts air travel, here’s where it’s hitting hardest

New York Times: Airlines in the Mideast and Asia are being impacted more than in the US.

Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past

At least 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped on a high-speed ring road in Wuhan, China.

Moon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safe

New York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.

Trump at Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case in historic first

If the 14th Amendment is narrowed, hundreds of thousands could be left stateless.