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New Caledonia's political future 'not a Pacific problem', says Ponga
20 May 2025The president of New Caledonia says 'meddling in our domestic political affairs' is not welcome.
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Australia's opposition coalition splits after election loss
20 May 2025The National and Liberal coalition is over after a partnership of more than 60 years.
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Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
20 May 2025Analysis - Most observers believe there will be no peace unless America exerts maximum leverage.
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Why a Japanese manga is driving tourists away
20 May 2025A recent spate of so-called earthquake-related "predictions" has led to more superstitious travellers cancelling their holidays.
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After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'
20 May 2025US President Donald Trump says his call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin went very well and that Moscow and Kyiv would immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire and end to the war.
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NZ joins call for Israel to allow full resumption of aid to Gaza
The joint statement said food, medicines and essential supplies were exhausted and the population faced starvation.
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Erin Patterson's phone in areas where death cap mushrooms were reported, court told
Telecommunications expert Dr Matthew Sorell was called to the stand, having conducted analysis of Patterson's phone records.
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Netanyahu says Israel will control Gaza as pressure mounts on aid
20 May 2025The Israeli military warned residents of the southern city of Khan Younis on Monday to evacuate to the coast immediately.
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Tornado-spawning storms leave devastating destruction across US
19 May 2025It has killed 25 people so far.
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EU, UK reach tentative agreement ahead of summit
19 May 2025The EU and Britain reached a tentative agreement on defence and security, fisheries and youth mobility.
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Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
19 May 2025The prostate cancer has spread to the former US president's bones, according to a statement from his personal office.
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Israel starts 'extensive' Gaza ground assault
19 May 2025The Israeli military says it has begun "extensive ground operations" in northern and southern Gaza, where Palestinian health officials say strikes killed at least 130 people.
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How often should you turn off your phone and devices?
19 May 2025Explainer: Two technology experts give advice, including the risks to battery life and our data if we don't.
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Mexican Navy training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge: Here's what we know
19 May 2025At least two people were killed and about 20 injured when the ship on a global goodwill tour struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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First US Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation at inaugural mass
18 May 2025Pope Leo XIV has set the tone for his papacy, with a call to stop exploiting nature and marginalising the poor, before an audience including JD Vance and tens of thousands of pilgrims.
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Two dead after Mexican Navy training ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge
18 May 2025Nineteen others were injured, after the ship hit the landmark, the New York mayor said.
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FBI calls deadly California clinic bombing 'act of terrorism'
18 May 2025One person near the clinic at the time of blast was killed and four others were wounded.
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Trump tells Walmart to 'eat the tariffs' instead of raising prices
18 May 2025The world's largest retailer said this week it would have to start raising prices later this month due to high tariffs.
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Influencer Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son dies
20 May 2025Police say the boy died in hospital following a drowning.
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Abused, addicted but not deported: Mum of six avoids 501 deportation
18 May 2025A New Zealand woman with a history of abuse and addiction who helped plan an armed robbery in Melbourne will not be deported from Australia.
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How will in-custody mayor govern Filipino city?
18 May 2025Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is at the centre of a looming legal battle between the ICC and Philippine jurisdiction over whether he will be allowed to take the oath of office.
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One killed in Kyiv region, as Russia steps up attack
18 May 2025A sustained overnight Russian drone attack killed a woman in the capital region and injured at least three people.
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With first ride in 'popemobile', Leo XIV starts inaugural ceremony
18 May 2025Tens of thousands, including dozens of world leaders, are celebrating the new leader of the world's 1.4. billion Catholics.
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Alien life hype 'fatally flawed' says astrobiologist
Carolyn Freissinet, who studies Martian samples collected by the Curiosity rover, said recent claims of alien life simply don't stack up - but the scientists behind the findings beg to differ. Audio
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