'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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’
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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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South Korea as Ukraine’s saviour?
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The consensus assumption is still that Donald Trump will force Ukraine to yield to Russia as soon as he takes office on January 20.