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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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Israeli families angry after Trump disclosure on more hostage deaths
8 May 2025Families of 7 October hostages held in Gaza are demanding any new information from the Israeli government.
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India and Pakistan exchange threats as death toll rises after missile attacks
8 May 2025India told more than a dozen foreign envoys in New Delhi that "if Pakistan responds, India will respond". Audio
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Israeli strikes on school housing displaced and on market kill 48 in Gaza, medics say
8 May 2025Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will expand the offensive while Hamas says it will not accept an interim truce for aid.
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India and Pakistan clash in worst fighting in decades
7 May 2025Multiple civilian deaths have been reported by Indian and Pakistani authorities.
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Russia launches intense drone, missile attack on Ukraine
7 May 2025The strikes come after Ukraine targeted the Moscow region with drones.
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White smoke rises from Vatican as cardinals agree on Pope Francis’ successor
9 May 2025White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave. His identity, and the name he...
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'Lovely lunch': Guest was raving about fatal beef Wellington, trial hears
7 May 2025She was unaware the meal would ultimately cause her death.
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South Asian communities fear for relatives in Kashmir conflict
7 May 2025New Zealand communities have expressed concern for the safety of relatives caught up in hostilities between India and Pakistan.
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