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'This monster ... just appeared in a place where our child should have been safe.'
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Zuckerberg announced the company would 'get rid' of its third-party fact-checkers.
Trump refuses to rule out military force to take control of Greenland
Trump jnr visiting Greenland on a 'tourist' trip as father eyes territory.
Trump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’
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Why Trump really wants Greenland
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Inflation concerns pull rug out from Wall Street rally
Concerns Donald Trump's plans will reignite US inflation.
Fed's top Wall Street regulator to step down after Trump's advisers pushed to demote him
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Judge denies Trump delay request, sentencing set for this week
Trump's sentencing set for Friday local time, judge denies delay despite appeal.
How the wild world of wrestling helped Trump win the White House
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US records first human death from H5N1 bird flu
Louisiana officials confirm no human transmission after first US H5N1 death.
An assassination plot on US soil reveals a darker side of Modi’s India
Foiled US plot reveals India's aggressive global posture under Modi.
Teen heroes rescue couple from burning home on New Year’s Day
Three teens rescue couple from house fire, call 911 and help save belongings.
Where are they now? The January 6 rioters, four years later
New York Times: Defendants reflect on the impact of the storming of the Capitol.
Why Trump’s legal team is pushing to delay sentencing before inauguration
Trump's lawyers appeal judge's ruling, urge delay in hush money case sentencing.
Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister
Trudeau's popularity has plummeted over the past year.
Do you believe in life after death? These scientists study it
New York Times: 'Good scientists are after the truth: they don’t just want to be right.'
Home Improvement star charged with domestic violence
The star has had a massive fall from grace since his 90s heyday.
Bluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597m
Challenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.
Why mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bells
NY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.
How Shen Yun tapped religious fervour to make $445m
NY Times: Dance group has accumulated enormous wealth – this is how.
‘What comes next breaks my heart’: Final photo of toddler moments before tragedy
'Hug your babies,' the grieving mum advised.
Elon Musk’s global influence campaign: What it means for politics
The X owner and tech billionaire has boosted far-right figures in UK, Germany and Canada.
Washington Post cartoonist resigns over rejected Trump cartoon
Ann Telnaes resigns after Post nixes Bezos-Trump cartoon.
Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.
Harris to oversee electoral count, restoring norm shattered in 2021
Vice-President to certify victory of man she repeatedly called unfit for office.
'It all worked out': How stop in Auckland shaped MLB pitcher's future
Five years on from playing in NZ, Jared Koenig has made a name for himself in MLB.
How America created the enemy it feared most
New York Times: Why the US lost hearts and minds in Afghanistan's Waygal Valley
Shane Te Pou: Jimmy Carter - A life of service and humility
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World’s dumbest influencer? Mum arrested after ‘get ready with me’ video
She posted a day in the life video to her followers. It contained a huge blunder.