Trump threatens more tariffs for countries with digital taxes
US President Donald Trump has threatened countries that have digital taxes with "subsequent additional tariffs" on their goods if those nations do not remove such legislation.
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South America quake causes 'no tsunami threat' to NZ
South America quake causes 'no tsunami threat' to NZ
New Zealand Civil Defence is assessing whether an earthquake off the coast of South America poses a tsunami threat to NZ.
Baby found dead in stormwater drain in Perth
'Horrifying': Baby found dead in stormwater drain in Perth
A woman is assisting police after a baby boy was found dead inside a stormwater drain in Perth.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs loses bid for early release
Sean 'Diddy' Combs loses bid for early release
Sean "Diddy" Combs won't be released from jail ahead of his October sentencing, after being found not guilty at his sex crimes trial of the most serious charges he faced.
At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks
At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks
At least 54 migrants died when a boat carrying around 150 people sank off Yemen's coast in bad weather, with dozens still unaccounted for, health officials said.
Tesla ordered to pay $243m over fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla ordered to pay $243m over fatal Autopilot crash
A Florida jury has found Tesla liable to pay $US243 million to victims of a 2019 fatal crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S.
Trump slaps 15% trade tariff on NZ goods
Trump slaps 15% trade tariff on NZ goods
New Zealand exports to the US will face a 15% tariff rate, it has been announced.
8.8 Russia quake triggers alerts
8.8 magnitude quake in Russia triggers alerts across the Pacific
A powerful and damaging 8.8 quake has struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres and triggering warnings and alerts stretching across the Pacific.
Three people killed as train derails
Three people killed as train derails
Three people were killed and others seriously injured when a passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany today, police said in a statement.
Fiji's top prosecutor still in self-imposed exile in Chch
Fiji's top prosecutor still in self-imposed exile in Chch
A senior Fijian public official remains in self-imposed exile in Christchurch, despite continuing to receive a six-figure government salary since his reinstatement.
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71
Hulk Hogan, the US sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon, has died. He was 71.
Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.
Man 'duct taped, pointed gun at toddlers' - police
Man 'duct taped, pointed gun at toddlers' - police
An Australian man has been charged after he allegedly bound two young children with duct tape and took a photo while pointing a gun at them.
'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash
'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash
A pilot and flight examiner have died in a light plane crash that ignited a "fireball" in south-eastern Queensland.
Skydiver who jumped from space dies in paragliding accident
Skydiver who jumped from space dies in paragliding accident
Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, has died in a paragliding accident in Italy.
Outback killer dies, taking secret to the grave
Outback killer dies, taking secret to the grave
A notorious Australian backpacker murderer has died without revealing where he put the remains of the man he killed in the outback.
New Zealander inside synagogue during attack
New Zealander inside synagogue during attack fears escalation in 'violence'
A New Zealander inside a Melbourne synagogue subject to an alleged arson attack on Friday says it is a worrying escalation from "hate speech into violence".
Firefighters shot dead in US
Firefighters shot dead in US
Two firefighters were killed when they were shot at while responding to a fire in northern Idaho, and law enforcement officers were still taking sniper fire and hunting for the killer.
Trump drops f-bomb in ceasefire rant
'I've got to get Israel to calm down': Trump drops f-bomb in ceasefire rant
US President Donald Trump has lashed Israel with an obscenity in an extraordinary outburst amid early ceasefire violations.
Thailand-Cambodia borders close as dispute deepens
Thailand-Cambodia borders close as dispute deepens
Thailand's military has closed border crossings into Cambodia, citing security concerns as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours remain escalated over a simmering border dispute.