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Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:46:37 +1000
Donald Trump’s mansion in Florida raided by FBI
Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago mansion in Florida has been raided by the FBI as part of a probe into presidential records.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:31:54 +1000
Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home raided by the FBI
Eric Trump told Fox News the raid was connected to documents sought by the National Archives. The agency has been investigating the removal of classified documents from the White House.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:22:22 +1000
Marape returns after injunction fails to delay election result further
The PNG prime minister received a unanimous 97 votes in the post-election parliamentary sitting. He will lead a coalition of at least 17 parties.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:05:19 +1000
Only two-state solution can end Israel-Palestinian violence: UN envoy
Tor Wennesland told the UN Security Council the “cycles of violence” will only stop when an independent Palestinian state lives side-by-side with Israel.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:18:05 +1000
Taipei warns China’s ambitions go beyond Taiwan, calls for allies to escalate military engagement
The Taiwanese foreign minister says Taiwan is the last island standing in the way of China’s determination to expand its reach into the Pacific.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:10:43 +1000
Monkeypox cases driven ‘underground’ by anti-gay stigma in India
In parts of the world where LGBTQ people face stigma and bias, patients are reluctant to seek testing or treatment for the disease.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:33:21 +1000
‘I’ve seen enough!’ Republicans react with fury to Trump home search
“The Department of Justice has reached an intolerable state of weaponised politicisation,” said Kevin McCarthy, leading a chorus of discontent.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:17:43 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:04:42 +1000
‘I was a bully’: NZ National Party sticks by MP after astonishing mea culpa
As a 16-year-old, Sam Uffindell raided a 13-year-old’s dorm room and beat him, allegedly with bed legs, leaving him bruised and traumatised.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:38:07 +1000
US President Joe Biden concerned as China extends military exercises
China is not expected to intensify military drills of Taiwan but the US remains concerned.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:35:34 +1000
Fire rages at Cuba oil terminal, third tank collapses
Explosions rocked the area just before midnight as one tank collapsed and again at noon as another imploded.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:11:10 +1000
One year after Afghanistan pullout, spy agencies pivot towards China
One year after ending the war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden and top national security officials speak less about counter-terrorism and more about the political, economic and military threats posed by China as well as Russia.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 06:28:24 +1000
US pledges further $1 billion in military aid for Ukraine
New $1 billion US military aid package for Ukraine includes biggest delivery of rockets to date.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:45:39 +1000
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73, husband says
Iconic Australian singer and actor Olivia Newton-John has died at 73, according to an Instagram post from her account.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +1000
Mutual agitation: Can US and China avoid conflict over Taiwan?
In their own countries, the leaders of China and the US have much to gain politically by talking and acting tough on Taiwan. But all-out conflict will be a heavy price for irresponsible grandstanding.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:51:56 +1000
‘No recollection of using anything other than my fists’, says NZ MP apologising to bashing victim
National party MP Sam Uffindell apologised to his victim before being elected. The 1999 school case was only revealed by Stuff on Monday.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:52:03 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:53:21 +1000
Ceasefire between Israel, Palestinians takes effect in Gaza after dozens killed
Egyptian officials said both sides agreed to a truce to end a flare-up of violence in which 15 children have been killed.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:42:34 +1000
‘Hawaii of China’ Sanya on Hainan Island among cities in lockdown
The province reported 504 cases on Sunday, taking the current outbreak to almost 1500 since the first infection was detected a week ago.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:42:44 +1000
‘The war on drugs has failed’: Ex-rebel now president wants a rethink
Gustavo Petro wants the US and others to change drug policies focused on the prohibition of drugs like cocaine that feed violent conflicts across Latin America.



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