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Five takeaways from the Diddy trial as jury deliberates ahead of a verdict
The racketeering and sex trafficking case has drawn international attention.

Canada drops tech tax after Trump pressure, trade talks to resume
US President Donald Trump called off negotiations over Canada's digital services tax.

Trump administration: Harvard violated civil rights law on anti-Semitism
Harvard is accused of not protecting Jewish students from discrimination.

'Christmas magic is real': Town unites for girl battling cancer
Over 270 homes celebrated Christmas in June for Kasey, a girl with cancer.

Editorial: Balancing US alliance and global peace
OPINION: America celebrates its 249th birthday this week.

The first rule in Trump’s Washington: Don’t write anything down
No one wants to put anything in writing anymore, federal workers said.

'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child online
The girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.

'Lorde's not here to look good': Beauty mag slammed for unpacking star's 'tired-girl aesthetic'
The mag said she has appeared sunburned, frizzy-haired and 'even a little sweaty'.

Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP

'A single phone call': US says intel from Iran insignificant
Iranian officials were heard saying the US strikes were less devastating than expected.

How Freddie the dogged airport beagle got his man
The sniffer dog was kicked by a man bringing in meat and other goods inside a suitcase.

Iran doubts Israel's commitment to ceasefire after 12-day conflict
Iran demanded UN blame Israel and the US for starting the war.

Prefab homes support people after Hawaii wildfires
The fires ripped through the area on Maui two years ago.

Private jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow, study finds
US responsible for 55% of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.

European allies wary of buying American as they plan defence build-up
For Europe 'Buy American' looks less appealing than it once was. They may have no choice.

From humiliation to history: Reliving Auckland City FC's wild ride at Fifa Club World Cup
Auckland City FC's unlikely journey captured the imagination of the global media.

Kiwi Kai Kara-France beaten in UFC title fight
Kai Kara-France was submitted in his bid to claim the UFC flyweight championship.

'Utterly insane and destructive': Musk's stark criticism of Trump's spending bill
Debate began after a narrow 51-49 Senate vote, with Vice-President JD Vance involved.

'Death to America': Iran holds state funeral for 60 scientists and commanders killed by strikes
Thousands of mourners chanted 'Death to America' during the funeral.

500 march in Venice to protest Bezos' lavish wedding
Protesters chanted 'Bezos, out of the lagoon' in Venice's city centre.

'More to fight for': Why UFC title fight is different for Kara-France
'When the octagon is locked, Kai Kara-France doesn’t fight just for himself anymore.'