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Idaho murder suspect had been a student of the criminal mind
New York Times: The arrest raises a troubling new question - what was the motive?
Trump facing headwinds early into his White House run for 2024
Subdued campaign announcement has left former stalwarts wondering whether he is serious.
Idaho slayings: Suspect Bryan Kohberger was a ‘creep’ in high school, old friends say
Former acquaintances described him as an overweight "outcast" at the time who was bullied.
Recession to hit a third of the world this year, IMF warns
Financial Times: Next few months especially "tough for China" as Covid speads.
Airport worker killed after being sucked into jet engine
A baggage handler has died in tragic circumstances at a US airport.
Idaho uni killings: Surprise legal twist after murder suspect finally charged
Criminology student arrested in 3am raid 4000km across the country from site of slayings.
Donald Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
The former US President used the tax code to lower his tax obligation.
Michelle Obama ‘could not stand’ Barack during first 10 years of raising ‘terrorist’ children
The former US first lady opens up in her new memoirs about her marital problems.
US economy can still pull off ‘soft landing’
Financial Times: Biden administration sees large-scale investments blunting downturn.
Israel swears in Netanyahu as PM of hard-line govt
Govt is vowing to enact policies that could cause turmoil and alienate country's allies.
New Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priority
Country’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.
China to resume issuing passports, fuelling infection fears as virus surges
The tourism move is China's latest big step away from its harsh Covid restrictions.
With warming, snowbound Buffalo braces to find more dead
More than 30 people so far have been reported to have died because of the blizzard.
Wander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' trip
Make 2023 the year you plan that all-girls getaway.
The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022
A look back on the celebrity entertainment moments of 2022.
Buffalo, New York faces more snow after deadliest storm in decades
The rest of the United States is also reeling from the ferocious winter storm.
Ukraine wants February peace summit with UN mediating
But UN Secretary-General "can only mediate if all parties want him to mediate”.
Why travelling long-haul with a toddler was the best thing I ever did
Opinion: What started off as a trip from hell, turned into the best adventure of my life.
Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 24 lives
Millions of people have hunkered down against a deep freeze expected to claim more lives.
Deadly winter storm causes chaos in US - at least 18 dead
The storm is described as 'one of the worst in history'.
Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies
Inquiry into whether Trump, allies illegally tried to overturn 2020 election in Georgia.
After US Capitol riot, Congress born of chaos ends in achievement
A look back at a monumental two-year session for the US Congress.
Covid, bomb cyclone won’t slow Santa’s travels, US agency says
The North American Aerospace Defence Command is also responsible for tracking Santa.
US Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot response
It's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.
Opinion: Harry and Meghan's huge new problem
The Sussexes' next Netflix project, Live to Lead, is set for release on New Year's Eve.
Queenstown neighbours fired up over American billionaire’s fireworks display
Plans for an extravagant fireworks display in rural Queenstown have outraged neighbours.
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The transcripts were released a day before the House's final report on the Capitol riots.
'Bomb cyclone': Massive winter storm in US causes mayhem for millions
About 60 per cent of US population is subject to a winter weather advisory or warning.
US Capitol riot report: From Trump’s lies to the ‘unimaginable’
Forward to the report says such a scene involving own president previously "unimaginable".
Trump ‘lit fire’ of insurrection: US Capitol riot final report damning
Final report by US House select committee investigating Jan 6 attack has been released.
California university apologises for prisoner experiments
Medical tests were performed on 2600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1070s.
‘I shouldn’t be here’: What it’s really like in a mass shooting
Survivors of Orlando nightclub shooting in 2016, have spoken about the killer.
NBA legend Shaq O'Neal to be made a Samoan matai
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is set to receive a Samoan chief title next year.