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Family of five, pilot killed in Hudson crash

A tourist helicopter has plummeted upside down into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board including a family with three children, New York's mayor says.

Woman given wrong embryo in IVF mixup

Woman given wrong embryo in IVF mixup

One of Australia's biggest IVF providers says it accidentally implanted the embryo of the wrong couple into a woman, who learned of the mistake after giving birth.

Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war

US President Donald Trump with his reciprocal tariffs board. Photo: Getty Images

Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war

New Zealand must seize the opportunities presented by Donald Trump’s global trade war, Prof Robert Patman says.

Youngest murderer arrested weeks after release

Australia's youngest murderer is back in custody only weeks after being released into the community after breaching supervision orders and possessing child abuse material.

Nightclub roof collapse death toll rises to 184

An aerial view of the Jet Set nightclub after the collapse of its roof, in Santo Domingo,...

Nightclub roof collapse death toll rises to 184

A devastating roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic has claimed at least 184 lives.

Trump temporarily eases tariffs - but more for China

US President Donald Trump's stunning decision to pause the hefty duties he'd just imposed on dozens of countries sent battered global stock markets surging, as he ratcheted up a trade war with China.

China nursing home blaze kills 20

Twenty people were killed in a fire that broke out in an apartment for the elderly at a nursing home in China, state media said today, while authorities arrested its owner as they investigate the...

Nightclub roof collapse death toll at 79

A catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital left at least 79 people dead.

Meghan reveals 'scary' condition, Harry back in court

The Duke and Duchess with their first chile, Archie, in 2019. Photo: Getty Images

Meghan reveals 'scary' condition, Harry back in court

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, says she was diagnosed with postpartum pre-eclampsia after giving birth to one of her children, a medical condition she described as rare and scary.

Dozens dead after nightclub's roof collapses

A drone view shows a site of the collapsed Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. Photo: Reuters

Dozens dead after nightclub's roof collapses

Dozens of people have died after a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.

China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat

China says it will "fight to the end" against US tariffs. Photo: Getty Images

China holds its ground against fresh Trump tariff threat

China has vowed to "fight to the end" against US tariffs as some citizens railed against President Donald Trump after he singled out Beijing for further levies.

Dating app sex assaults rise, victims face hurdles: expert

Tinder dating cell phone app. Photo: Getty Images

Dating app sex assaults rise, victims face hurdles: expert

A rise in sexual offending linked to dating apps has police urging people to report assaults, but an expert warns the system remains stacked against victims.

Charles and Camilla celebrate 20th anniversary in Italy

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in Italy for a state visit and celebrated their 20th wedding...

Charles and Camilla celebrate 20th anniversary in Italy

King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla are in Italy for a state visit during which the British monarch will address the Italian parliament in Rome.

'They are exhausted': NSW doctors to strike

Fed up with stagnant pay, thousands of doctors across public hospitals in NSW are striking for three days, sparking fears an already stretched health system will plunge into chaos.

Link between maternal diabetes and autism strengthened

The study's findings emphasise the importance of medical support for women at risk of developing...

Link between maternal diabetes and autism strengthened

A large new study adds to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism, researchers say.

Dutton backtracks on working from home as election nears

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has changed his tune over public servants working from home in the...

Dutton backtracks on working from home as election nears

Public servants have been assured they won't be forced back to the office as the opposition tries to quell fears Australians could lose the right to work from home.

'Alarming': one in three Australian children gambling

"I have previously suggested that the cachet of having lots of real-life friends has declined,...

'Alarming': one in three Australian children gambling

About one in three Aussie kids are rolling the dice on their futures, losing more than $18 million to gambling each year.

Flood death toll 'around 30' in Congo

Floods have killed about 30 people in Kinshasa, Congo. Photo: Getty Images

Flood death toll 'around 30' in Congo

Around 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday.

'Sometimes you have to take medicine': Trump on tariffs

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

'Sometimes you have to take medicine': Trump on tariffs

US President Donald Trump has said foreign governments would have to pay "a lot of money" to lift sweeping tariffs that he characterized as "medicine".

Child dies in measles outbreak

Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District....

Child dies in measles outbreak

A second child with measles has died in Texas, state officials said today, amidst an outbreak of the childhood disease.

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