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Melbourne community grieves after 'passionate rapper' killed

Family and friends are grieving the loss of a "talented and sociable" young rapper who died after he was shot in North Melbourne by a gunman who remains on the run.

Cyclone season 'increases Manawanui risk'

Field workers from the Ministry of Works in Samoa carry out shoreline monitoring of the impact...

Cyclone season 'increases Manawanui risk'

As the Pacific cyclone season begins, it is vital the hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel inside the wreck of the Manawanui be removed, an ecology expert says.

Trump, Harris stick to themes as election looms

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina. Photo: Reuters

Trump, Harris stick to themes as election looms

With the US election just days away, candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are sticking to familiar themes at their final campaign appearances.

Australia to slash billions off student debt

Australia to slash billions off student debt

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government plans to cut student loans for around three million Australians by 20%, wiping off about $A16 billion ($NZ17.6 billion) in debts.

Kemi Badenoch first Black woman to lead Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch speaks in London after she was announced as the new leader of Britain's...

Kemi Badenoch first Black woman to lead Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch has become the Conservatives' new leader and the first Black woman to a head a major British political party.

World's largest captive croc dies in Queensland

A 5.48-metre Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died. He was thought to be more than 110 years old.

Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death: UN

Displaced Palestinians ordered by the Israeli military to evacuate the northern part of&nbsp...

Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death: UN

The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials are warning.

Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting

A police officer tries to detain a man after the shooting incident in Orlando in this screengrab...

Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting

Two people died and six were injured in a shooting in the downtown area of Orlando, Florida in the midst of Halloween festivities.

Toll mounts as Spain grapples with flood aftermath

People work on cleaning up after flooding in Paiporta, near Valencia, Spain. Photo: Reuters

Toll mounts as Spain grapples with flood aftermath

More than 200 people have died and officials say the toll is likely to keep rising from Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history.

Taiwan shuts down as strong typhoon hits

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey has made landfall on Taiwan's east coast - the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.

Harris: Trump comment to 'protect' women offensive

Kamala Harris holds at campaign rally in Reno, Nevada. Photo: Reuters

Harris: Trump comment to 'protect' women offensive

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has warned voters Republican Donald Trump and his allies will scale back healthcare programmes if elected, and his comments at a rally are offensive to women.

Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been ordered to delete the tweet and pay legal costs. File...

Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist

Pauline Hanson made a racist comment when she told a Muslim senator to pack her bags and go back to Pakistan, a judge has found.

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

Former Harrod's owner Mohamed Al Fayed. File photo: Reuters

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against deceased billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of sexual abuse and rape.

Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158

Cars swept away during flash flooding pile up in Valencia, Spain. Photo: Reuters

Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Spain has climbed to 158, with rescue teams still searching for those missing in what could become Europe's worst storm-related disaster in over five decades.

Trump and Harris vie for Wisconsin votes

Republican presidential Donald Trump sits in a garbage truck, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo:...

Trump and Harris vie for Wisconsin votes

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have accused each other of deepening the discord of a deeply polarised nation as the US presidential campaign enters its final week.

Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang

Ben Stokes was in Pakistan at the time of the burglary. Photo: Getty Images

Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang while family were inside

Christchurch-born England test cricket captain Ben Stokes says his house was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and children were at home.

Scores killed as floods ravage Spain

Cars are piled in the street with other debris in the Sedaví area of Valencia after flash floods...

Scores killed as floods ravage Spain

At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia.

Teen accused of Southport murders faces ricin, terrorism charges

Tributes placed near the scene of the fatal stabbings in Southport, England. File photo: Reuters

Teen accused of Southport murders faces ricin, terrorism charges

A teen accused of murdering three young girls in a knife attack in northern England in July has been further charged with a terrorism offence and the production of deadly poison ricin, authorities say.

Harris warns of dangers of another Trump presidency

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appeals to the big crowd in Washington. Photo:...

Harris warns of dangers of another Trump presidency

Democrat Kamala Harris has warned tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington at her biggest rally that Republican opponent Donald Trump is seeking unchecked power.

Comedian blasted for calling Puerto Rico 'garbage'

Comedian and podcast host Tony Hinchcliffe made the comments at a Trump rally in New York. Photo:...

Comedian blasted for calling Puerto Rico 'garbage'

Republican and Democratic leaders and Puerto Rican celebrities have bashed comments made at a Donald Trump event by a comedian who called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

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