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    White Australia president Thomas Sewell. File photo: Getty

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    Neo-Nazis in Australia face arrest for gathering, fundraising or recruiting after losing their bid for immunity from hate speech laws passed after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

    Starmer urges calm after stabbed teen dies while handcuffed

    Sir Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

    Starmer urges calm after stabbed teen dies while handcuffed

    British PM Keir Starmer has condemned violent protests over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.

    Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires

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    Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires

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    Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future

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    Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future

    Help for the strife-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo could come from New Zealand, if only an impotent UN could be revitalised, Prof Robert Patman says.

    US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

    It's the latest setback for US President Donald Trump in Congress despite his party's slim...

    US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

    The vote is largely symbolic but reflecting growing concern among members of US President Donald Trump's party about the three-month-old conflict.

    One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport

    Kuwaiti officials inspect damage inside a terminal at Kuwait International Airport following a...

    One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport

    Gulf hostilities flared again as Iranian attacks on Kuwait damaged its airport and injured dozens while the US military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

    Missing Kiwi found alive in Paris hospital

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    Kiwi with Parkinson’s missing for three days found alive in Paris hospital

    A New Zealand man with Parkinson's disease who went missing in Paris for three days has been found alive in hospital.

    UK police face backlash after dying teen handcuffed

    Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration in Southampton following the...

    UK police face backlash after dying teen handcuffed

    British police are facing a national backlash over the case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.

    Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate

    Personnel on a boat work to extinguish a fire on the Sariska V vessel in the Persian Gulf after...

    Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate

    Hostilities in the Gulf have erupted again, with a report of missile attacks on Kuwait, while little progress was evident in diplomatic talks between Iran and the US.

    Deaths, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

    Smoke rises in Kyiv during a Russian missile and drone strike on Ukrainian cities. Photo: Reuters

    Deaths, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

    Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early on Tuesday, authorities say.

    'Everybody hates you,' Trump reportedly tells Netanyahu

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and US President Donald Trump (R) and (L) shake...

    'Everybody hates you,' Trump reportedly tells Netanyahu

    US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "everyone hates you" during an expletive-filled phone call.

    'Toxic, brutal culture': NSW police's use of force questioned

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    'Toxic, brutal culture': NSW police's use of force questioned

    There are calls for a police watchdog to have its powers bolstered after allegations of gratuitous violence and cover-ups.

    Minimum wage in Australia tops $1000 a week

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    Minimum wage in Australia tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears

    Workers on the minimum wage in Australia will receive more than $1000 a week for the first time, but the pay bump could fuel inflation and more rate rises.

    NZer gagged by Facebook forced to sit in silence

    Author Sarah Wynn-Williams sits on stage in silence at Hay Festival. Photo: Instagram

    Kiwi author gagged by Facebook forced to sit in silence on stage

    New Zealand author Sarah Wynn-Williams was forced to sit in silence during an hour-long panel discussion about the memoir that details her time working at Facebook.

    Republicans break with Trump over $1.8b 'slush fund'

    The President has come in for sharp criticism after details of the fund were made public. File...

    Republicans break with Trump over $1.8b 'slush fund'

    President Donald Trump's nearly US$1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of alleged government “weaponization" has been put on hold after the White House faced fierce opposition from Republicans in Congress.

    One Nation surges ahead of Labor in latest poll

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    One Nation surges ahead of Labor in latest poll

    One Nation has eclipsed Labor to become the most popular political party in Australia, according to a new poll.

    More than 200 injured, one dead in chaotic PSG celebrations

    Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters clash with police during celebrations following the team's...

    More than 200 injured, one dead in chaotic PSG celebrations

    More than 200 people were injured and one person died in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League win.

    Zelenskyy to push for peace before winter

    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Getty Images

    Zelenskyy to push for peace before winter

    Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said he wants to press on with talks on securing peace with Russia before the onset of winter to take account of Kyiv's improved strategic position.

    Israel troops to move further into Lebanon

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo Reuters

    Israel troops to move further into Lebanon

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.

    At least 55 dead in Myanmar explosion

    At least 55 dead in Myanmar explosion

    At least 55 people were reportedly killed in a blast in Myanmar's Kaung Tat village, which a rebel army said was caused by the accidental explosion of material stored for use in mining.
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