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Gisele Pelicot urges accused rapist to 'take responsibility'
The French woman has returned to court to face the only man out of 51 who appealed against his guilty verdict from a mass rape trial that attracted worldwide attention last year.
No, Dolly Parton is not dying
"Do I look sick to you?": The iconic country singer says she's fine
University caught out using AI to wrongly accuse students of cheating with AI
An Australian university has accused thousands of its students of cheating with artificial intelligence. The problem? Many have done nothing wrong.
Review launched into death of famed journalist Hunter S Thompson
Police have said there is no new evidence suggesting foul play, but the review was ordered at the request of Thompson's widow.
US man tied to hospital bed for month after injury in immigration raid
The LA County man has been granted a temporary restraining order that commands federal agents to remove the security guards who have accompanied him since late August.
US air traffic control staffed in government shutdown
The last government shutdown, in 2019, ended after 10 controllers called in sick, snarling air traffic.
UK: Madeleine McCann's parents testify in stalking case
Henry Riley tells us why Kate and Jerry McCann are back in the headlines Audio
Australia: NSW police stop alleged hit near daycare
Police prevent a hit in Sydney's west and a shark bites a surfer in South Australia - Emma Cropper has the stories Audio
Gaza talks taken up a notch as Hamas hands over hostage swap list
The list of Palestinians Hamas wants freed is expected to include some of the most prominent prisoners ever jailed by Israel, whose release had been off limits in previous ceasefires.
Flotilla member's sister worried for his safety after losing contact
A second aid flotilla heading for Gaza, with at least one New Zealander on board, says its vessels are under attack by the Israeli military and several of its boats have been intercepted.
Dolly Parton's sister asks for prayers amid health challenges
Fears are growing for Dolly Parton's health after the country music superstar cancelled shows and her sister posted an emotional message to fans on social media.
US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights
More than 3000 flights have been delayed, according to flight tracking data, as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day,
Two bodies found, two missing after Madrid building collapse
Spanish emergency services found two bodies buried in the rubble after a building under construction collapsed in central Madrid, with two more people still missing.
NZ flotilla members arrive in Jordan, passports returned
The father one of the three New Zealanders held by Israel told RNZ they were among the last to leave detention. Audio
Israeli forces shell Gaza on war anniversary
It comes after Hamas and Israel began indirect negotiations on sensitive issues such as Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas' disarmament.
One of NZers detained by Israeli forces arrives in Jordan
The father of one of the New Zealanders detained by Israeli forces last week says they have arrived safely in Jordan. Audio
Can Trump really win a Nobel Peace Prize? Yes: here’s how
His supporters say he deserves the prize already, while his detractors mock the pursuit entirely - pointing to his controversial policies as disqualifying.
Quadrobics: Can leaping around on all fours make you fit?
In a new online trend, people are scuttling, crawling, and bounding around on all fours while filming themselves - and it's quite the spectacle.
Magnitude 6.6 quake shakes Papua New Guinea
The earthquake, which struck around 9pm local time has not triggered a tsunami warning.
Israel, Hamas begin indirect talks as 2 years of war passes
As Israel commemorates the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, the region inches closer to a peace deal - Alex Baird reports from Doha Audio