Former US vice president Walter Mondale dies
Walter Mondale, who was US vice president under Jimmy Carter and lost in a landslide to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election, has died at age 93, his family says.
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Navalny transferred to prison hospital
Navalny transferred to prison hospital
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a prison hospital, 20 days into a hunger strike that has led the US to warn Moscow of serious repercussions if he should die in jail.
'Believe your eyes,' George Floyd jurors told
'Believe your eyes,' George Floyd jurors told
Prosecutors told jurors to "believe your eyes" as they replayed video of George Floyd's death beneath the knee of police officer Derek Chauvin in closing arguments, as the defence maintained the officer was "behaving reasonably".
Tesla crash which killed two believed to be driverless
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.
Role in funeral a source of pride
'Sweaty palms': Couple nervously watch son's role in Duke's funeral
As viewers around the globe tuned in for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, a South Island couple was more nervous than most.
Serious health fears for jailed Navalny
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.
Queen mourns alone as Prince Philip laid to rest
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.
Call to pray for Queen on eve of Philip's funeral
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.
Victims of FedEx shooting from Sikh community, say group
Victims of FedEx shooting from Sikh community, say group
Four members of the Sikh religious community were killed in the shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis that claimed the lives of eight workers, a community group and local leader say.
'Time to end the forever war' - Biden
'Time to end the forever war': US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
President Joe Biden says he will begin withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan on May 1, to end America's longest war.
Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b
Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b
A ship that blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week is being held in the waterway as authorities pursue a huge compensation claim against the ship's Japanese owner.
J&J vaccine paused due to blood clots
US pauses J&J vaccine due to rare blood clots
US federal health agencies have recommended pausing use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few days after six women under age 50 developed rare blood clots after receiving the shot.
Police boss, officer who shot black man offer to resign
Police boss, officer who shot black man offer to resign
A Minnesota police chief and the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a black man who struggled with police after a traffic stop, have tendered their resignations.
WA cyclone damage 'like a war zone'
WA cyclone damage 'like a war zone'
West Australian communities battered by Tropical Cyclone Seroja could be without power for weeks as Premier Mark McGowan likened the damage to a "war zone".
One dead, officer injured in US high school shooting
One dead, officer injured in US high school shooting
One person was killed and a police officer was wounded when police confronted an armed suspect at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Harry remembers Philip as 'mischievous character'
Harry remembers Philip as 'mischievous character'
Prince Harry has praised Prince Philip for his devotion to "granny", the Queen, describing late duke as a mischievous host who could captivate his guests with unpredictable remarks.
Harry 'back in Britain' for Philip's funeral
Harry 'back in Britain' for Philip's funeral
Prince Harry has reportedly arrived back in Britain ahead of his grandfather Prince Philip's funeral.
Dozens more protesters killed in Myanmar
Dozens more protesters killed in Myanmar
Myanmar security forces have fired rifle grenades at protesters in a town near Yangon, killing more than 80 people.
Prince Charles pays tribute to 'dear papa'
Prince Charles pays tribute to 'dear papa'
Prince Charles has paid a personal tribute to his "dear papa" Prince Philip, as Buckingham Palace announced a date for the funeral of the Queen's husband.
Eruption in Caribbean sparks evacuation 'frenzy'
Eruption in Caribbean sparks evacuation 'frenzy'
La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent has erupted after decades of inactivity, forcing thousands of people from surrounding villages to evacuate.