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Watch: Nine of Gazan doctors' 10 children killed in Israeli airstrike
Funerals for the children took place at Nasser Hospital in Gaza.
'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits Kyiv
Eight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.
'What was that bang?': Tragic misunderstanding on doomed OceanGate dive
The Titan sent a message saying it dropped weights, giving false hope of safety.
Boeing to pay $1.9b to settle criminal probe into fatal plane crashes
The settlement dismisses a criminal charge without requiring a guilty plea.
What RedBird's $1b-plus Telegraph deal means for the UK media landscape
The Telegraph is set to be sold to a consortium led by RedBird Capital.
The heartbreaking aftermath of NSW’s catastrophic flooding
Flooding has left 3200 residents without power and internet in the Mid North Coast area.
Australia news
'Confidence boost': Velocious stakes claim for Aussie winter carnival
Velocious has six wins from 12 starts, earning $980,550 in stakes.
Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget
OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.
Woodman-Wickliffe breaks record as Black Ferns win title
The star wing scored seven tries to become the Black Ferns' all-time leading try-scorer.
The heartbreaking aftermath of NSW’s catastrophic flooding
Flooding has left 3200 residents without power and internet in the Mid North Coast area.
Vanished Queensland teen's final social media post shared as search enters ninth day
Pheobe Bishop's last TikTok was a conversation with her younger self.
Zimbabwe legend who made cricket’s bravest stand sings on cruise ships
Henry Olonga now lives in Adelaide, working in coaching, commentary and music gigs.
UK news
What RedBird's $1b-plus Telegraph deal means for the UK media landscape
The Telegraph is set to be sold to a consortium led by RedBird Capital.
'Total disrespect': Fashion designer slams Willis' British dress choice for Budget
Finance Minister's vivid blue outfit retails online for $1100.
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Woodman-Wickliffe breaks record as Black Ferns win title
The star wing scored seven tries to become the Black Ferns' all-time leading try-scorer.
'What was that bang?': Tragic misunderstanding on doomed OceanGate dive
The Titan sent a message saying it dropped weights, giving false hope of safety.
Boeing to pay $1.9b to settle criminal probe into fatal plane crashes
The settlement dismisses a criminal charge without requiring a guilty plea.
The extraordinary life of Glenn Renwick, from Dunedin to Fortune 500
The Kiwi-born businessman who found success in the US has died in a car crash in Florida.
‘Going nowhere’: Trump reignites EU trade war with 50% tariff threat
Wall Street's indexes fell and Apple shares sank 2.5% after US President's announcement.
'I’m sorry': Billy Joel cancels all concerts over health concerns
The singer is undergoing therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing.
Asia news
Global conflicts reach highest level since WWII, data reveals
Conflicts in Europe, mainly Ukraine, account for 33% of global conflict deaths.
Singapore Airlines adds seats, boosts freight capacity to Christchurch
Weekly flights between Christchurch and Singapore will increase to 11.
World Video
Nine of Gazan doctors' ten children killed in Israel airstrike
Doctors in Gaza have lost nine of their ten children to an airstrike by Israel. Video / AFP
Hamburg knife attack: Woman arrested after 17 injured at train station
A woman has been arrested after 17 people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg on Friday. Video / AFP
Trump plays video alleging 'genocide' in South Africa
Donald Trump ambushes South Africa's president during a White House meeting by playing a video alleging 'genocide' of white people in South Africa. Video / The White House
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