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Public health groups file lawsuit to stop RFK jnr’s vaccine changes

The lawsuit focuses on Kennedy's withdrawal of some coronavirus vaccine recommendations.

'It's devastating': US measles cases reach 33-year high

US suffers public health reversal against highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease.

Analysis: The battle to influence voters has begun

Analysis: Many Americans say they don’t know much about Trump's legislation.

'Ridiculous': Trump scoffs at Elon Musk's new political party

'Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it.'

'Maximum pressure': US tariffs set to rise in trade standoff

US tariffs start on August 1 if no deals are struck, says Scott Bessent.

A family of six was swept away. Now relatives wait and hope

The survivor was pulled 25km down the river for six hours, through three dams.

Texas family seeks 'spiritual asylum' in Russia for conservative lifestyle

Russia offers a 'shared values' visa to individuals from 47 countries.

Six of the biggest challenges facing Musk’s new political party

The richest man in the world says he has started 'the America Party'.

Dixon secures unlikely victory to keep consecutive win streak alive

Dixon won by 0.42 seconds, marking his first victory of the season.

Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party

The bitter feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has taken a new turn.

Trump’s finances were shaky. Then he began to capitalise on his comeback

NY Times: Records suggest his riches were not the product of a steady and strong empire.

Girls aged 8 and 9 among at least 27 people killed in Texas flash flooding

Dozens remain unaccounted for after the Guadalupe River rose nearly 8 metres in minutes.

Star’s final posts to daughter before death

His daughter Madison, 25, shared a close bond with the Australian actor on Instagram.

Trump ‘very unhappy’ with Putin on Ukraine, hints at sanctions

US President frustrated after a chat with the Russian leader about the Ukraine war.

'Absolutely insane': Lorde's new album hits number 1 on both sides of globe

Lorde said she was in disbelief at the love fans had shown for Virgin.

Teen claims Air NZ ghosts her after storm-diverted plane lands at ‘dead’ US airport at 2am

A bunch of Kiwis banded together to make their own way to New York after disruption.

Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24

Rescue teams scramblin to locate stranded residents in region northwest of San Antonio.

'No intention of ending the war': Russia brushes off talks after largest barrage on Kyiv

The attack included 539 drones and 11 missiles, causing widespread damage.