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Australian govt tears up Belt and Road deal

Australia's foreign minister has defended her decision to tear up Victoria's Belt and Road agreement with China, saying she doesn't expect retaliation from Beijing.

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Mad Max prequel to be filmed in NSW

Drone footage of a highway from outside Broken Hill, New South Wales in the Australian Outback....

Mad Max prequel to be filmed in NSW

An "epic" prequel to the Mad Max film franchise starring Hollywood super star Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in NSW, pumping $350 million into the state's economy.

Tesla crash which killed two believed to be driverless

Two men died after a Tesla vehicle, which was believed to be operating without anyone in the driver's seat, crashed into a tree on Saturday night north of Houston, authorities said.

'Sweaty palms': Nerves as Otago couple watch son's role in Duke's funeral

Former Dunedin tenor Nick Madden performs at the funeral of Prince Philip at St George’s Chapel...

'Sweaty palms': Nerves as Otago couple watch son's role in Duke's funeral

At Otago couple's palms were sweaty as their son nailed a once in a lifetime opportunity at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.

UK warships to sail for Black Sea as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise

The HMS Dauntless, a Type 45 destroyer similar to the one due to be deployed to the Black Sea...

UK warships to sail for Black Sea as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise

British warships will sail for the Black Sea in May amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the Sunday Times newspaper reported, citing senior naval sources.

Samoa election stalemate to continue into coming week

HRPP leader Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi and FAST Party leader Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. Photo: RNZ...

Samoa election stalemate to continue into coming week

Samoa's election results have been confirmed with 25 seats each for the incumbent HRPP and newcomer FAST, with the final seat holder yet to confirm allegiance.

Serious health fears for jailed Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February this year. Photo: Reuters

Serious health fears for jailed Navalny

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is at increasing risk of kidney failure and his vision is deteriorating after more than two weeks on hunger strike, a medical trade union says.

FedEx shooter identified as 19yo former employee

Shooting suspect Brandon Hole. Photo: INDIANA BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES

FedEx shooter identified as 19yo former employee

The 19-year-old gunman who killed eight workers and himself at an Indianapolis FedEx center was a former employee who was placed under psychiatric detention last year after his mother reported...

Lockdown in Fiji after Nadi community Covid case

The Nadi and Lautoka areas have gone into lockdown this morning and police have imposed a 24-hour...

Lockdown in Fiji after Nadi community Covid case

As New Zealand and Australia wake to a new travel bubble, Fiji is waking to confirmation of a case of Covid-19 in the community - and a local lockdown.

Queen mourns alone as Prince Philip laid to rest

The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were reunited during a farewell to Prince Philip at his funeral in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Castro era in Cuba to end

Raul Castro became acting president when his brother Fidel fell ill in 2006 and later in 2011...

Castro era in Cuba to end

Raul Castro has confirmed he is over the leadership of the Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation at its congress that kicked off, ending six decades of rule by himself and older brother Fidel.

Call to pray for Queen on eve of Philip's funeral

The spiritual leader of the Anglican Church has called on Britons to pray for the Queen or offer condolences in their hearts to her on the eve of the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip.

'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

Helen McCrory, the British actress known for playing steely female characters on stage and screen, has died of cancer at 52.

Third Covid jab, booster shots probably needed: Pfizer boss

A Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is administered as part of the global vaccine rollout. Photo:...

Third Covid jab, booster shots probably needed: Pfizer boss

The CEO of Pfizer believes people will need a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine six to 12 months after their first round.

Gunman kills eight, takes own life at FedEx site in Indianapolis

Gunman kills eight, takes own life at FedEx site in Indianapolis

A gunman shot eight people dead and injured several others at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis before taking his own life, police said early on Friday (local time).

1000 Covid cases a week if borders are opened, Aussie PM warns

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Getty Images

1000 Covid cases a week if borders are opened, Aussie PM warns

Australians have been warned to prepare for rising coronavirus case numbers of up to 1000 a week when international borders open.

Chicago police release video of officer shooting 13-year-old boy

Chicago's police accountability office has released to the public body-camera video footage showing a police officer shooting and killing a 13-year-old boy in an alley more than two weeks ago.

NZ to donate vaccines for 800,000: Ardern

NZ to donate vaccines for 800,000: Ardern

New Zealand will donate Covid-19 vaccines for 800,000 people via the COVAX dose-sharing facility that aims to protect health workers and other vulnerable people in lower-income countries.

NSW woman dies of blood clots after Covid jab

New Zealand's total number of confirmed cases is now 1620. Photo: Getty Images

NSW woman dies of blood clots after Covid jab

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned against rushing to conclusions after the death of a New South Wales woman who developed blood clots a day after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine.

India hits record 200,000 daily Covid cases, hospitals stretched

A woman is consoled after her husband died due to Covid-19 in Ahmedabad, India. Photo: Reuters

India hits record 200,000 daily Covid cases, hospitals stretched

India reported a record 200,000 new Covid-19 cases and Mumbai entered a lockdown, as many hospitals treating coronavirus patients reported severe shortages of beds and oxygen supplies.

Disgraced Ponzi scheme architect Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Financier Bernard Madoff arrives at Manhattan Federal court on March 12, 2009. Photo: Reuters

Disgraced Ponzi scheme architect Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Bernard Madoff (82) who for decades masqueraded as a successful and trustworthy Wall Street kingpin before admitting to running the largest known Ponzi scheme in history, has died in prison where he was serving a 150-year sentence.

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