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With Gladiator II, Ridley Scott returns to the arena
NYT: Director on rejected sequel ideas and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.
I can slash $3.4 trillion from federal budget without new laws, says Musk
The billionaire has been appointed by Trump to run a new external efficiency watchdog.
Trump taps loyalist for Attorney-General after Matt Gaetz withdrawal
Trump has a new pick after his first choice withdraws amid misconduct claims.
White supremacist incidents are rising across the US
NYT: The number of hate groups is resurging after a period of decline, experts say.
UK ‘now directly involved’ in Ukraine war: Russian envoy
Ukraine this week fired the Storm Shadow weapons into Russia for the first time.
Runaway dad who faked his own death refuses to come home to wife and kids
NY Times: Ryan Borgwardt is thought to be living in Eastern Europe with another woman.
Australia news
Australian teen sixth to die in suspected Laos methanol poisoning
Six people have now died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning event.
Visiting the Outback alone? You should consider a group tour
When there's nothing as far as the eye can see, you may appreciate the company.
Australian teen dead after suspected Laos methanol poisoning
Two Danish citizens and an American have also reportedly died.
Revealed: Influencer accused of poisoning daughter claimed kidney 'healed by God'
More details of the mother's past have come to light.
‘Russian sugar daddy’: CCTV reveals teenager's horrific final moments
What she told friends before the tragic rubbish tip discovery.
'Monster': Heartbroken dad claims he didn't know influencer mum was drugging their child
'I should have done better for them,' father says as cops investigate mum's actions.
UK news
Ellen DeGeneres reportedly ‘leaves US’ after Trump win
The host has been spotted across the Atlantic post-election.
Revealed: The taxpayer bill for the King's coronation
How did it compare with the late Queen's funeral?
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I can slash $3.4 trillion from federal budget without new laws, says Musk
The billionaire has been appointed by Trump to run a new external efficiency watchdog.
Ellen DeGeneres reportedly ‘leaves US’ after Trump win
The host has been spotted across the Atlantic post-election.
Trump taps loyalist for Attorney-General after Matt Gaetz withdrawal
Trump has a new pick after his first choice withdraws amid misconduct claims.
White supremacist incidents are rising across the US
NYT: The number of hate groups is resurging after a period of decline, experts say.
Runaway dad who faked his own death refuses to come home to wife and kids
NY Times: Ryan Borgwardt is thought to be living in Eastern Europe with another woman.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s attorney general pick
The nomination was controversial owing to allegations by the House Ethics Committee.
Asia news
Secrets of Tokorozawa, the most underrated Japanese city one hour from Tokyo
A world away from the glass and concrete of the Japanese capital.
Kiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life support
The New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.
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Australian govt plans to ban under 16s from social media
There are questions over the ban’s effectiveness, Australia Correspondent Aziz Al Sa'afin reports. Video / TVNZ
Trump the first former president to return to White House in over 130 years
At 78, he's the oldest man ever elected to the presidency. US Correspondent Logan Church reports on Trump's political resurrection. Video / TVNZ
Harris concedes election, vows to 'fight for freedom'
Emotions ran high as she urged her supporters to keep organising and mobilising. Video / TVNZ
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