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Meet the solo mums who are not single parents
9 May 2025Mothers accompanying their children studying in New Zealand are shouldering the burden of parenting in a foreign country without their husbands.
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The symbolism behind India's 'Operation Sindoor'
9 May 2025Explainer - What lies behind the name given to India's military offensive on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
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'For us, the Pope is Peruvian'
9 May 2025In the Peruvian coastal city of Chiclayo, Catholics took to the streets and church bells rang to celebrate the election of the former missionary who they embrace as one of their own.
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Live: New Pope faces major challenges
9 May 2025From budget woes to child abuse and a faith crisis in Europe, Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the global Catholic Church, will face a number of major challenges following his surprise election
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Three big clues about Pope Leo from his first speech
9 May 2025His name choice, the words he spoke and his choice of attire all offer signals of how his papacy will unfold. Audio
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Pope Leo: What's in a name?
9 May 2025It's now tied the fourth most common name chosen by popes, but we haven't had a Leo in more than a century.
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What we know about the surprise election of US's first pope
9 May 2025Cardinal Robert Prevost has attracted interest for his quiet style and support for Francis' commitment to social justice. Audio
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Trump heralds 'breakthrough' deal with UK
9 May 2025It's the first deal that's been made since the US president triggered a global trade war.
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Mushroom deaths: Daughter gives evidence
9 May 2025Accused murderer Erin Patterson broke down and was visibly upset as a Victorian court was shown her daughter's police interview, filmed weeks after a deadly lunch at her home.
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India says military stations attacked by Pakistan drones and missiles
9 May 2025By Aftab Ahmed, Adnan Abidi and Saeed Shah, Reuters Sirens ring out in Jammu, projectiles in night sky Pakistan earlier said retaliation 'increasingly certain' Islamabad says Indian...
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US military to start kicking out transgender troops next month
9 May 2025The US Supreme Court's ruling this week cleared the way for a ban to take effect.
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'A very meaningful moment': Trump reacts to choice of new Pope
9 May 2025The US President says he is looking forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV while Vladimir Putin is wishing him success.
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In pictures: Pope Leo XIV elected
9 May 2025A crowd of 40,000 people gathered in Saint Peter's Square to witness history.
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Russia building major new explosives facility
9 May 2025Satellite imagery of the site shows the construction of new buildings and other infrastructure.
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Black smoke at conclave, no new Catholic pope elected in Thursday morning votes
8 May 2025Up to two more ballots are scheduled for overnight, with possible smoke signals expected some time after 3.30am New Zealand time.
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'She didn't look unwell': Nurse who treated lunch guests gives evidence at murder trial
8 May 2025The nurse said Erin Patterson was hesitant about receiving intravenous fluids and liver-protecting medication.
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Another $100m US Navy jet drops into Red Sea
8 May 2025It is the second jet lost from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in just over a week.
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The secret of South Korea's legendary female free divers
8 May 2025An island 80 kilometres off the Korean Peninsula is home to a unique and celebrated community: the Haenyeo.
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Putin's Victory Day ceasefire comes into effect
8 May 2025The three-day ceasefire in Ukraine that was unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month.
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North Korea fires short-range missiles into sea, South Korea says
8 May 2025South Korea is closely communicating with the US and Japan to share information about the launch
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Trump will announce a ‘major trade deal’ with the UK Thursday
9 May 2025It's yet another sign of some possible relief from historically high tariffs that have threatened serious damage to the US and global economies.
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Watch: Black smoke as no pope elected on first vote
8 May 2025The 133 cardinal electors took an oath of secrecy before being locked behind the heavy wood doors of the Sistine Chapel for their first vote. Video, Audio
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Food, health impacts as climate change at crisis point in Andes
A Kiwi scientist is among those to reveal the impact of global warming on the world's longest mountain range.
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Seagull takes centre stage as wait for new pope goes on
8 May 2025As the world watched awaiting smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, it was a bird that was grabbing attention.
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