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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:08:11 +1100Two teenagers among six missing in NZ campsite landslide
Rescuers are working around the clock to locate survivors under the rubble at the busy campground on the North Island.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +1100Brits in Australia are shredding their passports. I think I know why
The UK has changed the rules for dual citizens trying to enter Britain. It’s just the latest betrayal for expats like me.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +1100White House posts altered image showing arrested protester crying
Donald Trump and his administration have frequently used edited or AI-generated imagery, but this post enters new territory.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:14:43 +1100Trump’s bruised hand gets tongues wagging at Davos
The White House initially dismissed the apparent injury as a result of him shaking many hands, but then changed its tune.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:38:06 +1100Europe learns how to counterpunch against Trump in Greenland brawl
The US president has not made America any greater by burning bridges with its allies and despite talks of a deal, European leaders cannot feel safe when Trump will resume his threats.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:38:11 +1100‘Red line’: New obstacle emerges for Trump’s ‘total access’ plan for Greenland
While leaders were focused on Arctic security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emerged to blast a “lost” Europe for making him repeat – Groundhog Day-style – his pleas for help to fight Russia.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:13:12 +1100Zelensky criticises European allies for response to Russia's invasion
Speaking in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted his European allies for an inadequate response to the invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:58:08 +1100‘Monstrous, staggering things’: Tearful Liz Hurley tells court her home, phone were bugged
Hurley is suing the publisher of the Daily Mail over 15 stories that she says featured information obtained unlawfully, including medical details about her pregnancy with son Damian.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +1100This quiet, frozen frontier town is now key to Trump’s global ambitions
Nome, population 3700, is accessible only by plane, apart from a few months when boats can pass through. But it will be the home of the nation’s only deepwater Arctic port.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:04:46 +1100Trump announces 'framework of future deal' for Greenland
Donald Trump has announced he's struck the beginnings of a deal on the future of Greenland after weeks of threatening to take control of the territory.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +1100A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him hundreds of free flights. But how?
Precisely how he is alleged to have done it – and why the airlines wouldn’t have caught on sooner – has industry insiders scratching their heads.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:41:30 +1100Please, world leaders, don’t appease Trump’s America
If Trump were systematically trying to shore up the Kremlin and undermine the United States’ position in the world, he could hardly do better than he has over the past year.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:01:29 +1100Australian man describes terrifying escape from New Zealand landslide
An Australian tourist has described his terrifying escape from a landslide at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:01:40 +1100‘A caravan almost hit me’: Australian tourist’s terrifying escape from NZ campground landslide
Sonny Worrall says he was swimming in a pool when a caravan smashed through a cinder block wall and crashed down beside him.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:31 +1100Trump retreats on Greenland threats as ‘framework for a future deal’ discussed
The US president dramatically cancelled his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on eight nations that oppose his plan to take control of Greenland.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:51:06 +1100'They should be grateful': Moments from Trump's Davos speech
Trump tried to highlight his efforts to tame inflation and spur the US economy while speaking to the World Economic Forum. But his more than 70-minute address focused more on his gripes with other countries.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:48:04 +1100Trash talk, a walkout and a disinvitation: The drama behind the scenes at Davos
US President Donald Trump set a trash-talking tone with his rambling address at the World Economic Forum, but he wasn’t the only American ruffling feathers in Switzerland.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +1100Why this TACO moment is no cause for celebration
Donald Trump believes that might is right, and everyone else has to play by that rule if they are to have any hope of surviving him.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:42:09 +1100Trump repeatedly calls Greenland 'Iceland' during speech in Davos
Greenland is the object of Trump’s desire, but he keeps calling it Iceland.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:36:15 +1100Trump vows he 'won't use force' to acquire Greenland
During the US president's speech at Davos, Donald Trump repeated his demand for ownership of Greenland, but ruled out using force.