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US soldier arrested in Russia, accused of stealing from girlfriend
The arrest further complicates the United States’ relations with Russia.

US Midwest braced for dangerous storms after deadly tornado
A tornado watch was issued for parts of northeast Indiana.

Bernie Sanders warns Gaza may be Biden's 'Vietnam'
Sanders and Biden share bond forged through Democratic presidential primary in 2020.

Mum falls from stadium to her death during US graduation ceremony
The commencement programme continued without mention of what happened.

A timeline of the history between Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump
New York Times: Nearly two decades after first meeting, the pair came face to face again.

Stormy Daniels tells a story of sex with Trump as he listens in disgust
New York Times: The porn star testified about her encounter with Trump in 2006.

TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the platform
If TikTok loses, it says it will be forced to shut down next year.

How US President Joe Biden cost NZ a second NRL team
How White House geo-politics spoiled plans for a Christchurch NRL team.

Gallows humour and talk of escape: Trump’s possible return rattles Washington
New York Times: Washington braces for the possibility that Trump really could return.

'Wilful violations': Judge threatens to jail Trump for 10th gag order breach
Trump's claim the jurors were '95 per cent Democrat' crossed a line for the judge.

Former Starbucks CEO says company must refocus on coffee as sales struggle
'Answer is not in data' and leaders should spend more time in stores, former boss says.

Palestinians ordered to evacuate Rafah signalling Israeli ground invasion
Israel described Rafah as the last significant Hamas stronghold after seven months of war.

Trump says Biden is running a ‘Gestapo’ administration
The Republican is using the language of Nazi Germany in his campaign rhetoric.

Bodies in well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for tyres
Thieves apparently killed the three, who were on a surfing trip to Mexico’s Baja peninsula

Trump v Biden: Who is winning with six months to go?
Financial Times: Despite Trump's legal troubles, the US election is on a knife edge.

Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society
Key to success: Being 'consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent'.

Denial and uncertainty are looming over Biden-Trump rematch
Six months before election day, Joe Biden and Donald Trump locked in presidential rematch.

Book fair labelled 'new Fyre Festival' after chaotic scenes
Readers Take Denver event ran into some ‘bumpy bumps’, organisers admit.

Mexico murders: Bizarre reason thieves targeted Aussies revealed
The bodies of the tourists were dumped into a remote well.

How a mum of triplets made it on to the walls of big brands such as Louis Vuitton & Nobu
The company aims to create beautiful wallpapers for beautiful spaces.

US securities regulator shuts down Trump Media auditor over alleged fraud
SEC alleges BF Borgers ran ‘sham audit mill’ whose work affects more than 1500 corporates.

Runaway steel drum kills woman walking in US
Police say a large steel drum rolled out of a construction site and killed a woman.

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters keep rising
High waters flooded neighbourhoods around Houston following heavy rains.

Snakes almost on a plane: Miami airport finds small snakes in passenger’s pants
Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week.

Missing Aussie, US surfers: Mexico police make grim discovery down well
Bodies recovered likely of those missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip.

Berkshire Hathaway’s profits plunge 64 per cent as thousands gather to soak up Warren Buffett’s wisdom
Buffett chaired the first annual meeting since Vice Chairman Charlie Munger died.

Israel briefs US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah invasion
That's according to US officials familiar with the talks who requested anonymity.

Bruce Willis' daughter provides health update amid dementia battle
The 69-year-old actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023.

Potential Trump running mate admits error after saying she met Kim Jong Un in new book
Kristi Noem's book also caught criticism for a story of her shooting her hunting dog.