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Death row inmate was never in the photo line-up that helped convict him. Now, he’s free
The death row inmate is now free after 25 years.

Opinion: What New Zealand Inc and its investors can learn from the US and Europe
OPINION: The US and European stock markets have delivered big gains lately.

Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody, ‘they wanted to humiliate us.’
Palestinians are reporting physical abuse and medical neglect inside Israel's prisons.

Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire, US says. Now Hamas must decide
Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza ceasefire, says US.

'First of many': US military airdrop aid into Gaza
Three planes from US Air Forces Central have dropped 38,000 meals into Gaza.

'Very disturbing': Girl finds severed arm while walking to school in New York
'It’s very scary. It’s very close to home.'

Paramedic sentenced over death of Elijah McClain after injecting him with ketamine
McClain’s death after a police attack became notorious during racial injustice protests.

Truck driver pulled to safety after crash leaves vehicle dangling over bridge
A truck driver was saved after being seen dangling over a bridge across the Ohio River.

Joe Biden: Doctors 'think I look too young'
The White House physician says the President is ‘healthy’ but voters are deeply concerned.

First US spacecraft on the moon in 50 years stops working
Malfunction comes a week after breaking a leg and tipping over near the lunar south pole.

Gillian Tett: Green audits are coming for a company near you
Financial Times: Not-so-boring world of accountants should brace for protests - and drama.

US police officer’s mistake leads to $525k settlement with Japanese man
Japanese man wrongly accused of drink-driving takes his case to court.

Texas man who long claimed innocence is executed
'I want you to know that I never killed James and Amy.'

White House's statement after Biden's annual physical exam
After he returned to the White House, the president joked about his age.

Date set for discussions on possible prosecution of Trump for election interference
The Supreme Court will come to a decision no later than June.

'Badly botched': Serial killer's execution called off after eight failed attempts
'This is precisely the kind of mishap we warned could happen,' lawyers say.

Trump says he may have to sell properties to pay $738 million penalty
New York Times: The former president offered a bond of just $100m to pause the judgment.

Russia-Ukraine war anniversary a time to reflect
OPINION: People in Ukraine the past two years have borne a toll that few can imagine.

Michigan takeaways: Presidential primaries show warning signs for Trump and Biden
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump easily won their party’s primaries in Michigan.

Beyonce makes history twice in one week
Rhinestones and record-topping singles mark Beyonce’s new country chapter.

US airman dies after setting himself alight in Israeli Embassy protest
Aaron Bushnell, 25, of San Antonio, Texas, died from his injuries.

Angry mum pens lunchbox note for teacher
Social media users were divided over the mother's stance.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could start next week, says US
The agreement is close to being finalised, according to the US.

Ukrainian troops pull back after Russia onslaught
Kyiv's troops have withdrawn from a village in the east of the country.

US couple whose catamaran was hijacked were likely thrown overboard
Police believe couple are dead after three escaped prisoners hijacked catamaran.

US Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in protest
The man declared that he 'will no longer be complicit in genocide'.

Donald Trump is racing against time to find a half-billion dollar bond
New York Times: Trump doesn't appear to have enough cash on hand to pay up.

Delays in promised Western aid killing Ukrainians - report
Ukraine says half of promised Western military support fails to arrive on time.

Barack Obama's daughter slammed for latest move
The former president's daughter is pursuing a new career - why are people sceptical of it?