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NZ woman and son in 'good spirits' since release from US detention
19 Aug 2025Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained at the Dilley Immigration Centre in Texas for weeks.
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Chile wants teen pilot out of Antarctica. He says he's 'stuck' there
19 Aug 2025Ethan Guo set out to become the first person to fly solo to every continent - now he's grounded in Antarctica.
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Donbas: The object of Putin's desire and the crux Ukraine war
19 Aug 2025As negotiations over a potential deal to end the war intensify, much of the discussion has centred around a part of the country's east.
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Leaked audio reveals ex-Israeli military chief calling 50,000 deaths in Gaza 'necessary'
The former head of Israeli military intelligence can be heard saying the deaths are "necessary and required for future generations".
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Democratic Texas lawmaker spending night on state House floor
19 Aug 2025Texas House Democrats fled the state earlier this month in order to prevent a vote on a controversial Republican redistricting plan.
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Record Spanish wildfires close part of Camino de Santiago route
19 Aug 2025Spain's worst wave of wildfires on record have spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountains
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Putin and Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks
19 Aug 2025However, one European leader warns the Russian President can't be trusted and another wants more sanctions if Russia doesn't agree to a deal.
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North Korea's Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup amid US-South Korea exercises
19 Aug 2025Kim Jong Un calls US-South Korea drills a war provocation as the North Korean nuclear programme will be discussed at the upcoming South Korea-US summit.
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'Skibidi' among words added to Cambridge Dictionary
19 Aug 2025The increasing use of TikTok trends and social media terms in everyday conversation has led to the inclusion of "skibidi","delulu" and "tradwife" in the 6000 new words.
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In Ukraine, a dark cloud lifts - until Trump's next move
19 Aug 2025Analysis: When the US President greeted Volodymyr Zelensky with a broad smile, the dark cloud of dread suddenly vanished.
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Watch: Trump caught on hot mic
19 Aug 2025President Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to reach a resolution to the war for him.
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Watch: Zelensky complimented on 'fabulous' suit
19 Aug 2025The Ukrainian president was complimented on his smart black jacket, after being criticised by White House media over his choice of dress in February.
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'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty over Matthew Perry death
19 Aug 2025Jasveen Sangha will admit several charges, including one of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury in relation to the late star.
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Putin, Zelensky to meet within two weeks - German leader
19 Aug 2025Chancellor Friedrich Merz is crediting the US President with persuading Russia's President to agree to a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart.
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Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official
19 Aug 2025Egypt said it and Qatar had sent the new proposal to Israel, adding "the ball is now in its court".
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Australia cancels far-right Israeli politician's visa ahead of speaking tour
19 Aug 2025Simcha Rothman is a member of the Mafdal-Religious Zionism party, whose leader Bezalel Smotrich was sanctioned by New Zealand and Australia in June.
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Stuntman set on fire for Pink Floyd album cover dies aged 88
18 Aug 2025A Missouri care home announces the death of Hollywood stuntman Ronnie Rondell, who featured on the cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here.
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Zelensky says he's ready to work for peace ahead of Trump talks
19 Aug 2025Trump is pressuring Ukraine to compromise, and warns against its aspirations of joining NATO.
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More than 300 killed in flash floods; rescue operations resume
18 Aug 2025Authorities in Pakistan have resumed rescue and relief work in the country's northwest where flash floods have killed more than 300 people.
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Qantas fined $98 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers
The airline giant will face a $90 million (NZ$98m) penalty over its decision to illegally outsource 1800 ground handling jobs during the COVID pandemic.
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Mass rally in Tel Aviv calls for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
18 Aug 2025Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv more than a week after Israel's security cabinet approved plans to capture Gaza City.
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European leaders to join Zelensky in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal
18 Aug 2025European leaders will join Volodymyr Zelensky to meet Donald Trump in Washington, seeking to shore up Zelensky's position. Audio
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Striking Air Canada flight attendants defy back-to-work order
Flight attendants have refused a government-backed labour board's order to return to work, forcing the airline to delay restarting its operations and leaving its passengers in limbo.
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Actor Terence Stamp, Superman film villain Zod, dies at 87
18 Aug 2025The actor, also known for roles in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Billy Budd, died aged 87.
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