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.
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Scores killed as floods ravage Spain
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.
Harris warns of dangers of another Trump presidency
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.
Teen accused of Southport murders faces ricin, terrorism charges
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.
Comedian blasted for calling Puerto Rico 'garbage'
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."
Bezos defends ending presidential endorsements
Bezos defends ending presidential endorsements
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has defended the newspaper's decision not to endorse a US presidential candidate after a report that more than 200,000 people had cancelled their digital subscriptions following the move.
Diddy accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy
Diddy accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in 2005, according to a new lawsuit that joins more than two dozen others accusing him of sexual misconduct.
Fears for Gaza aid as Israel bans UN refugee agency
Fears for Gaza aid as Israel bans UN refugee agency
Israel has passed a law banning the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from operating in the country, legislation that could impact its work in war-torn Gaza.
Aussie PM reignites nuclear energy debate
Aussie PM reignites nuclear energy debate
The Australian prime minister will launch his attack in a contest of energy policies, as he draws on hard-learned lessons from the Queensland election.
Trump headlines Madison Square Garden rally
Trump headlines Madison Square Garden rally
Donald Trump has headlined a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president.
Woman last seen two weeks ago found alive in NSW
Woman last seen two weeks ago found alive in NSW
A woman found after being missing for nearly two weeks in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains is being treated for a suspected snake bite.
'Limited damage': Iran plays down Israeli strikes
'Limited damage': Iran plays down Israeli strikes
Iran has played down Israel's overnight air attack against Iranian military targets, saying it caused only limited damage, as US President Joe Biden called for a halt to escalation.
Elon Musk worked illegally in US: report
Elon Musk worked illegally in US: report
The Washington Post reported today that South African-born billionaire businessman Elon Musk worked illegally in the United States during a brief period in the 1990s while building a...
NSW student awarded $1.3m after school beating
NSW student awarded $1.3m after school beating
A student subjected to an unprovoked and lengthy bashing by 12 of his classmates has been granted $1.2 million (NZ$1.32m) in compensation.
Poop-emoji statue evokes stain of January 6 riot
Poop-emoji statue evokes stain of January 6 riot
There is a new temporary statue attracting attention near the US Capitol: a brass-coloured desk with poop on top of it.
Three dead after two light planes collide over Sydney
Three dead after two light planes collide over Sydney
Three men have died after two light planes collided midair over Sydney's southwest.
Grammy-winning rapper arrested on suspicion of murder for hire
Grammy-winning rapper arrested on suspicion of murder for hire
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested on suspicion of ordering the murder of a rival in 2022.
Israel launches attack on Iranian 'military targets'
Israel launches attack on Iranian 'military targets'
Israel hit back at Iran, saying its military was conducting strikes against military targets, as Iranian media reported multiple explosions in the capital Tehran and at nearby bases.
Man jailed for 'industrial scale' global child sex crimes
Man jailed for 'industrial scale' global child sex crimes
A Northern Irish man was given a life sentence for the mass online child sexual abuse and blackmail of young girls around the world, including in New Zealand. One incident led to a 12-year-old American girl and her father taking their own lives.
Israeli attack on journalists condemned
Israeli attack on journalists condemned
Three journalists were killed in Lebanon by an Israeli strike, drawing condemnation from rights advocates about the number of reporters who have lost their lives in the region over the past year.