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Pacific states could help prevent nuclear conflict - expert
Pacific nations and smaller states are being urged to unite to avoid being caught in the crossfire of a possible nuclear conflict between China and the US. Audio
Iris Apfel, 102-year-old "geriatric starlet" dies
Vibrant American designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel has died at the age of 102.
People 'disappeared' after Julian Assange and Wikileaks blended hacking with journalism, court hears
A London court hears people living under authoritarian rules "disappeared' after Julia Assange blended hacking with reporting and published stolen classified documents.
University of Pennsylvania head quits after public backlash to her antisemitism comments
Elizabeth Magill, president of the University of Pennsylvania, refused to say whether students who called for the genocide of Jews would be punished at a Congressional hearing.
US airline's first direct flight service to South Island lands in Christchurch
The new service, a partnership between United Airlines and Air New Zealand, will be the first time the South Island has had a direct scheduled service to San Francisco. The first flight from the US…
Former US police officer pleads guilty for part in fatal shooting of young NZer
A former US police officer has pleaded guilty to his part in the fatal shooting of a Christchurch-born man in Colorado, but his family says their suffering continues as they "tirelessly pursue…
'It's been a disaster' - Trump's fraud trial nears end
This week marked the end of the most dramatic phase of the former US President's business fraud trial. This week, Trump's defence team will begin presenting their side.
Prosecutor asks for gag order on Donald Trump
The prosecutor leading the federal election meddling case against Donald Trump has asked a judge to place him under a gag order.
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
US scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough, increase power output
US scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December.
Donald Trump targets DC judge in 2020 election case
Trump targeted the federal judge assigned to the case charging him with seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election, as his lawyer argued that actions he took after his loss were just "asks".
Bank to pay $75m to settle lawsuit by Epstein accusers
Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit by women who say they were abused by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, and accused the German bank of facilitating his sex…
Russia charges US journalist with spying - reports
US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been formally charged with spying in Russia, according to local media.