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US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran
US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran
US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow the countries to continue peace talks to end a deadly war that has shaken the global economy.
51 prisoners released
51 prisoners released
Venezuelan authorities said yesterday they have freed 51 people described by human-rights groups as political prisoners.
Trump unlocks energy funds
Trump unlocks energy funds
United States President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to provide federal funds for a wide range of energy projects.
Patience for the Pope
Patience for the Pope
A woman waits for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV at a nursing home in Saurimo, Angola, yesterday as the Pope continues his tour of four countries in Africa.
Starmer apologises amid vetting fury
Starmer apologises amid vetting fury
Embattled United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament yesterday for his appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington.
Patel sues magazine
Patel sues magazine
United States FBI director Kash Patel yesterday sued The Atlantic magazine for $US 250 million ($NZ423m) over an explosive article that detailed claims he regularly drinks too much.
Tsunami warnings lifted
Tsunami warnings lifted
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 that struck off northeastern Japan on Monday triggered tsunami warnings in several coastal areas that were later lifted.
YouTuber filmed Aussie cop killer's secret hideout
YouTuber investigated for filming Aussie cop killer's secret hideout
A YouTuber who filmed the secret hideout of double cop killer Dezi Freeman is being investigated by police in Victoria.
Seven of eight children killed by US gunman were his own
Seven of eight children killed by US gunman were his own
Police say a Louisiana man shot and killed eight children, including seven of his own, in what appeared to be part of an ongoing domestic dispute.
Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance
Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance
A Sydney jewellery store owner staged a fake multimillion-dollar heist at one of his stores to pocket the insurance money, a jury has found.
Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran's ports, a significant obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts.
King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth
King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth
King Charles III has paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers".
PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment
PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment
British PM Keir Starmer has put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials over the appointment of Peter Mandleson as US ambassador, saying they had withheld information.
Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl
Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl
Musician D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges after a 14‑year‑old girl's dismembered body was found inside the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood.
'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
Australian actor Rebel Wilson took out defamation insurance before she posted a series of allegedly slanderous social media posts about the star of her directorial debut, a court has been told.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, insider named successor
Apple has named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tapping the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by AI.
Pressure mounts on Starmer over Mandelson appointment
Pressure mounts on Starmer over Mandelson appointment
British Cabinet ministers emerged to back Keir Starmer as calls for the prime minister to resign over the Peter Mandelson affair grow.
Tsunami warning issued after strong quake hits off Japan
Tsunami warning issued after strong quake hits off Japan
A 7.5-magnitude quake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, and authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3m were expected.
Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse
Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse
Former champion Aussie Rules footballer Barry Cable has been found not guilty of a slew of historical child sexual abuse accusations.