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UK to spend $20.7 billion on compensation in infected blood scandal
About 30,000 people were given blood contaminated with HIV or hepatitis C, with about 3000 of those believed to have died.
Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in US extradition fight
The publisher could hear on Monday whether he will be sent to the US to face espionage charges. Here's the lowdown.
France sends soldiers to New Caledonia
France sends crack troops to Noumea to quell the violence - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe Audio
US: Trump unsurprisingly wins endorsement from NRA
Former President Trump get the endorsement of the NRA - and promises to roll back Biden administration gun rules - Mitch McCann reports in from New York. Audio
Two dead, five missing after boat collision in Hungary
A river cruise boat was in the area at the time of the crash, police say.
Sydney police officer stabbed in the head
The officer was stabbed multiple times while performing traffic duties in Sydney's CBD.
New Caledonia unrest rocks French politics
Analysis: A police crackdown will be followed by a "dialogue mission" to help heal the wounds in the South Pacific territory. Video
Mt Ibu eruption forces evacuation of seven Indonesian villages
The eruption has sent ash 4km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, with authorities rushing people out of seven nearby villages.
Donald Trump gets endorsement from gun lobby NRA
"We've got to get gun owners to vote," Trump said. "I think you're a rebellious bunch. But let's be rebellious and vote this time."
Iranian rapper facing the death penalty after calling out Islamic Republic
In a country where criticising the government can get you killed, Toomaj Salehi has remained fearless.
'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.
Israeli minister demands Gaza day-after plan, threatens to quit Cabinet
Benny Gantz's prospective walkout could increase strains on an increasingly unwieldy wartime government.
More deaths reported as New Caledonia unrest spreads
"We just can't go on like this... we are killing ourselves," minister pleads.
Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says
Thousands of homes are destroyed, shops are under water and key roads closed after the deluge.
Eight arrested after climate activists breach German airport
Police say the activists glued themselves to a runway, leading to around 60 flights being cancelled.
How Israeli assault trapped foreign doctors in Gaza
The doctors had trained for one of the worst war zones in the world. The reality was even worse than they imagined, they say.
CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in 2016
CCTV has emerged appearing to show rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs attacking singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016.
Man behind hammer attack on Pelosi's husband jailed for 30 years
David DePape stood silently as he was sentenced and looked down at times.
Trump heads to Minnesota to campaign on day off from hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump will head to Minnesota on a day off from his hush money trial for a Republican fundraiser Friday night in a traditionally Democratic state
All White Clayton Lewis reportedly arrested over betting scandal
New Zealand Football says it is concerned about the serious allegations made in the A-League betting scandal unfolding in Sydney.
