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Netanyahu 'ready for ceasefire deal' with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

Netanyahu 'ready for ceasefire deal' with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon and would respond forcefully to any violation by Hezbollah.

'Enshittification' named word of the year

Australia's Macquarie Dictionary. Image: HANDOUT/PAN MACMILLAN AUSTRALIA

'Enshittification' named word of the year

The Macquarie Dictionary has named "enshittification," defined as the gradual deterioration of a service or product, its 2024 word of the year.

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs

Donald Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr, at a recent SpaceX rocket launch in Texas. Photo:...

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs

Donald Trump has pledged a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.

Concern in Queensland over whooping cough surge

Authorities are grappling with a significant surge in Queensland whooping cough cases, as vaccination rates in pregnant women drop.

Trump election interference case thrown out

Republican presidential nominee, former US president Donald Trump speaks to supporters at the...

Trump election interference case thrown out

A US judge has dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Philippines VP threatens President with assassination

Vice President of the Philippines Sara Duterte, pictured during her inauguration in 2022. Photo:...

Philippines VP threatens President with assassination

The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said, describing it as a ...

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

The popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng in northern Laos, is at the centre of an unfolding...

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

A New Zealander who fell ill with what's believed to be methanol poisoning in Laos has returned home, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed

Attendees walk past the COP29 entrance during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29...

COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed

The government may be faced with a hefty bill to up its contribution to international climate change efforts, as a new target is set to help developing countries decarbonise.

Australia's misinformation crackdown on the scrapheap

In the past five years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for porn-related problems, sex therapist Mary Hodson says. Photo: supplied

Australia's misinformation crackdown on the scrapheap

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation on tech platforms has been formally dumped by Australia's federal government.

One dead as storm batters Britain

A road is closed as near Edinburgh in Scotland as Storm Bert hits the country. Photo: Reuters

One dead as storm batters Britain

Storm Bert has battered Britain with snow, rain and strong winds, killing one person and closing several railway lines, bridges and roads.

COP29 clinches climate finance deal

Countries have agreed to an annual finance target of $US300 billion to help poorer countries deal with impacts of climate change, according to a deal clinched at the COP29 conference in Baku.

Protest at world's biggest coal port continues

A planned blockade of the world's biggest coal port is stretching into a third day after multiple people involved in a paddle protest were arrested and removed from their kayaks.

Conor McGregor found guilty of assault on woman

Conor McGregor arrives at court in Dublin to face allegations of sexual assault. Photo: Reuters

Conor McGregor found guilty of assault on woman

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor assaulted a woman at a party in Dublin in 2018 and must pay her nearly 250,000 euros in damages.

Melbourne community grieves after teens die

Melbourne community grieves after teens' suspected methanol poisoning deaths

A grieving Melbourne community will turn their suburb blue and yellow in memory of two teens who died from suspected methanol poisoning while on holiday in Laos.

War crimes arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. Photo...

War crimes arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict.

Russia uses new weapon in Ukraine, warns West of escalation

Firefighters douse flames at the site of a Russian missile strike in Dnipro. Photo: Press service...

Russia uses new weapon in Ukraine, warns West of escalation

President Vladimir Putin says the Ukraine war is escalating towards a global conflict after the US and Britain allowed Ukraine to hit Russia with their weapons, and warned the West that Moscow could strike back.

Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro of 2022 coup plot

Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro during a rally on Brazilian Independence Day in September...

Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro of 2022 coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the 2022 election, federal police said in a formal accusation filed with the country's Supreme Court.

Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination

Matt Gaetz has been a prominent supporter of Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination

Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.

Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning

Australian teenager Bianca Jones died in hospital in Thailand. Photo: Facebook

Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning

A New Zealander who is unwell may be a victim of methanol poisoning in Laos, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says.

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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’

A Ukrainian Armed Forces 24th Mechanised Brigade serviceman fires a "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled...

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Putin’s nuclear threat just ‘sabre-rattling’

Some may be considering building nuclear fallout shelters in their backyards after Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for launching nuclear weapons this week.

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