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Man convicted of homicide after crashing car while streaming on Facebook

Bryan Kirby was accused of driving as fast as 269km/h during the livestream.

Cyclist attacked by alligator after falling into river

The 3m alligator grabbed the man, but he was eventually able to break free.

US formally accuses China of hacking Microsoft

New York Times: US accused China of paying criminals to conduct large-scale hackings.

Canada opens to vaccinated travellers

Borders opening after 80 per cent of eligible Canadians vaccinated with first dose.

Capitol rioter who breached Senate with Trump flag jailed

This is the first sentencing related to the Capitol riots on January 6.

Megaupload case: Health shock sees extradition target walk free

The extradition case against a Megaupload defendant has been dropped.

Facebook tells Biden: 'Facebook is not the reason' vaccination goal was missed

New York Times: Facebook and Biden administration engaged in a rancorous war of words.

Huge Oregon blaze grows as wildfires burn across western US

Dozens of major blazes are burning across the West.

'Saddest thing I've seen': What latest tell-all book reveals about Trump

There's no self-reflection from Trump about his role. He just Does. Not. Care.

US Senator Tom Udall named as ambassador to NZ

The senator for New Mexico retired in 2021 after two terms in the US Senate.

Inside Eric Watson's insider trading case: Iced tea, crypto and the FBI

Eric Watson, free from a London prison cell, was charged with insider trading in the US.

'Boy next door killer' to get death penalty or life sentence

Michael Gargiulo's case got added attention because actor Ashton Kutcher gave evidence.

Fully vaccinated Americans may enter Canada as of mid-August

PM says if Canada's current path of vaccination rate continues the border can open.

Audrey Young: Apec summit a moment in history for Ardern

OPINION: You can bet President Joe Biden loved Jacinda Ardern's speech.

'My dad needs to be removed today': Britney fires up at first hearing with new lawyer

The star's new lawyer also came out swinging against Jamie Spears.

Florida cop jailed for planting drugs in cars

Body cam video shows Zachary Wester holding drug-filled baggies before "searching" cars.

Ardern and Biden talk before Apec

Ardern and Biden spoke about Covid, the Indo-Pacific and Chch Call before Apec meeting.

Watch: School shooter's chilling attack on prison guard

The attack came months after allegedly carrying out one of US' most deadly shootings.