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New York Times: NZ among countries facing dual threats of seismic activity and rising sea.
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Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation
Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.
Saudi operatives who killed Khashoggi received paramilitary training in US
New York Times: Shows the perils of military partnerships with repressive governments.
'This may not be the big one': Chilling warning about next pandemic
'I think we need to face reality here ... the next [pandemic] could come at any time.'
Engineer clams to have cracked Zodiac killer mystery
New York Times: Man claims he's cracked unsolved ciphers attributed to Zodiac killer.
Watch: Lorde sings praises of NZ's Covid-19 response on US TV
'You kinda felt like a kid you just needed someone to say it's gonna be OK,' Lorde said.
Kim Jong Un's sister dismisses hopes for diplomacy
North Korea has instructed officials to prepare for both dialogue and confrontation.
Kendall Jenner opens up about her relationship with NBA star
Kendall Jenner shares details about her relationship with Devin Booker.
George Clooney's next project: A public high school
New York Times: Clooney and other stars start school to train teens for jobs in Hollywood.
Two US sweethearts were fatally shot in 1956. The case was just solved
New York Times: Oldest homicide case in US to be solved with genetic genealogy.
Eight kids in youth van among dead in horror 15-car crash
Crash happened after vehicles likely hydroplaned on wet roads in Alabama.
US war in Afghanistan a 'total disgrace and disaster' - former president
Hamid Karzai said the departing US troops are leaving behind 'misery and indignity'.
River tubing tragedy: Body of 7yo found - 3 dead, one missing,
Tragedy after group of nine floated down river on inflatable tubes and went over a dam.
Soviets once denied an anthrax leak. US scientists backed the story
New York Times: Accident has renewed relevance as scientists search for origins of Covid.
Bandit responsible for vehicle break-ins is a black bear
Home-security footage captured the animal rummaging for food in cars.
Highline brothers set record over Yosemite valley
Daredevil brothers took almost 40 minutes to cross the chasm.
US sends 2.5 million vaccine doses to Taiwan
Donation tripled as a gesture to 'a family member to the world's democratic countries'.
Space shuttle crew likely survived initial explosion, book claims
New book claims the crew 'were conscious and aware something was wrong' after explosion.
Mark Lister: Economic 'lift-off' could be a year earlier than thought
OPINION: Fed does about-face in the US. Here, a strong GDP result puts spotlight on Orr.
One dead after driver crashes into crowd at Pride parade
Truck slams into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida.
Cyclists critically injured before truck driver shot by police
Driver ploughs into cyclists during Arizona road race, critically injuring six.
Covid-19 Delta variant quickly taking over the world
The Delta variant threatens a new Covid-19 outbreak in NSW, and Australia is not alone.
US President mourns death of 'sweet, good boy' Champ
Champ was a gift to Jill Biden after her husband was elected vice president in 2008.
River tubing tragedy: 3 dead, 2 missing after family went over dam
Searchers comb river for missing tube riders - 'we'll see how things go'.
'They all hate me': Trump's bizarre rant blames son-in-law on 'weakness'
A new book examines Trump's reaction to the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Biden celebrates 300 million vaccine shot milestone
Biden announces 300 million vaccines have been administered in the 150 days.
Long-buried secrets: The serial killer and the detective
New York Times: For decades the killings haunted him. And then he found the connection.
Aussie pair to sue cruise ship company over family deaths on volcano
Stephanie Browitt suffered burns to 70 per cent of her body in the 2019 eruption.
Covid lab leak evidence 'overwhelming', claim scientists
The chance that Covid-19 emerged naturally in animals is 'one in a million', pair claim.
'Unapologetic' couple plead guilty to misdemeanour charges
Husband and wife waved guns at a group of protesters last year.
US creates holiday to mark end of slavery
The bill makes Juneteenth, or June 19, the 12th federal holiday in the US.
Outdoor demand: US Parks swamped by post pandemic visits
8.1 million Americans have taken up hiking since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Florida's Red Tide: Rotting fish greet cautious tourist return
"The beaches are open," said DeSantis, govenor of a tourist-starved Florida.