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Assault on Kyiv scaled back as talks between Russia and Ukraine progress

Moscow's 'goodwill gesture' met with scepticism from the US and others.

Grim tally: NZ surpasses US Covid mortality rate for the first time

The seven-day daily average for deaths is now 15.

Watch: People leap for their lives as chaotic 50 vehicle pileup leaves three dead

Passengers leapt for their lives as drivers lost control slamming into a 50-vehicle pileup

Judge finds Trump likely committed crimes over 2020 election

New York Times: "The illegality of the plan was obvious," the judge wrote.

Biden says remark on Putin's power was about 'moral outrage'

The President has insisted he's not calling for regime change in Moscow.

Want to become a mermaid? At these 7 destinations, you can

Live out your mermaid dreams. Sea-riosuly.

Ukrainian President hints at compromise to end war

Ukraine is prepared to declare its neutrality, Zelenskyy says.

World reacts to Will Smith Oscars assault; comedians horrified

"Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith."

Will Smith's bizarre Insta post after slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith's apparent reference to his violent Oscars outburst has failed to impress.

Where I'd Rather Be: Finding out what's new in New York City

With so many new things to see and do, it's lucky this city never sleeps.

China's security pact with Solomon Islands raises alarm in the Pacific

New York Times: The agreement could give China a pivotal foothold in the region.

Black women feel sting of 'traumatising' Supreme Court nominee hearings

Ketanji Brown Jackson had to endure hours of public scrutiny from sceptics.

A slice of the Big Apple: Your guide to New York's five boroughs

Unsure of where to stay in New York? Begin with the boroughs.

'Terrible tragedy': Teen falls to death from Florida amusement park ride

A 14-year-old fell to his death from a ride that is taller than the Statue of Liberty.

Risk of coup against Putin 'growing every week', Russian source claims

The prospect of Russia's spy agency launching a coup against Vladimir Putin is growing.

Opinion: US trade reveals a path to tackling NZ's productivity challenge

Jordan Small says our decades-old productivity challenge continues to hold all of us back.

'Very concerning': Nanaia Mahuta reacts to leaked China-Solomon Islands policing 'deal'

"This purported agreement could destabilise the current institutions and arrangements..."

Muslim American travellers sue after being grilled by US border officers

The invasive, stigmatizing questions served no legitimate purpose said an attorney.