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World - New Zealand Herald News - 27 minutes ago

X hits back after France summons Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe

French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 28 minutes ago

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler unable to comment on care provided to family killed in suspected murder-suicide

Friends say the family fought for NDIS support before funding was cut.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 40 minutes ago

US investigators still seeking clues after disappearance of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mum

Arizona sheriff says 'we hope we are' seeking someone who is still alive.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 hour ago

Prince Harry’s team ‘sent private investigator death threat’

Gavin Burrows says a voicemail threatened him on behalf of Graham Johnson.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 hour ago

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murdering his wife

William Stevenson, 77, is charged with first-degree murder in Delaware.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 hour ago

Nasa moon mission launch delayed after test, as SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions

SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions, which could impact ISS launch.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Melinda French Gates breaks silence on Bill Gates and Epstein claims

Newly released DOJ files include 2013 emails tying Bill Gates to Epstein.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Seif al-Islam, 53, seen as Muammar Gaddafi’s successor, was killed by commando team, his lawyer says

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

American Society of Plastic Surgeons says doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19

The society cited 'insufficient evidence' that benefits outweigh risks.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard

The US President accuses Harvard of 'heinous illegalities' without naming any laws.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman

Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Spain will seek to order social media platforms to put age verification methods in place

CEOs would face criminal liability if they didn’t remove hateful or illegal content.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

US House of Representatives passes spending bill ending Government shutdown

Twenty-one Democrats backed the funding deal while 21 Republicans opposed it.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Seif al-Islam, 53, had been seen as Gaddafi’s successor and reportedly died in northwestern Libya

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Teen stabs teacher in France, leaving the 60-year-old woman in critical condition

The student, 14, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks

Police are probing if former Govt minister leaked market-sensitive state emails.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Explainer: French search the latest clash between social media platform X and European authorities

A round-up of the former Twitter’s worst recent troubles in Europe.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Sex was consensual, Norway crown princess’ son tells rape trial

He faces 38 charges, including four alleged rapes, with up to 16 years in jail.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

US warship shoots down Iranian drone, thwarts bid to seize tanker

The drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows

French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Epstein files: Britain’s Mandelson to step down from House of Lords

Lord Mandelson leaked market-sensitive Cabinet emails to Jeffrey Epstein.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

EU will struggle to secure supply of key raw materials to meet climate goals, report warns

Brussels wants more European production to avoid supply shocks seen during the pandemic.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

China is the first country to ban concealed door handles on EVs - a design popularised by Tesla

The design is now facing global regulatory scrutiny due to a spate of deadly incidents.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Shock Democratic winner in Texas part of a line-up of outsider candidates with an independent outlook

NY Times: Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force mechanic and union leader showed crossover appeal.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Lancet study probes how cutting of international aid by US and other countries could undo health gains

Lancet research puts number on potential toll as global humanitarian system cracks apart.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

US plans $20 billion critical mineral ‘vault’ to blunt reliance on China

The stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

Koala hit by car and trapped in grille rescued in Adelaide suburb

Volunteers praised the quick thinking of the driver who stopped to help.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 17 hours ago

Kentucky zoo lets you name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine’s Day

Donors pay $20 to name a roach that will be fed to the zoo's resident turtle, Francis.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 18 hours ago

Teen, 13, makes harrowing swim through shark-frequented WA waters to save family swept out to sea

He then ran 2km along the beach to reach a phone and call for help.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 19 hours ago

Deaths linked to misuse of drug GHB rising rapidly in Australia

Hospitals are warning deaths are ten folding and hospitalisations tripling.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 20 hours ago

Winning in elections this weekend not enough for Thailand’s most popular party to gain power

The People’s Party is far ahead in the polls and is popular with younger voters.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 20 hours ago

Trump, who falsely claims that he won the 2020 election, has baselessly alleged widespread fraud

US President has baselessly alleged widespread election fraud.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 20 hours ago

Italy’s spread-out Winter Olympics with seven sites a transport challenge for spectators

Using public transport will require planning, and infrastructure projects are not ready.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 21 hours ago

Jeffrey Epstein denied he was ‘the devil’ in video from latest file dump

Epstein told Trump's former adviser he was 'the lowest' level of sexual predator.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify in US House probe into Jeffrey Epstein

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify under oath on their past links to Jeffrey Epstein.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 23 hours ago

Mother of top US news anchor missing with police in Arizona suspecting she has been kidnapped

Search on for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC morning co-host Savannah Guthrie, in Arizona.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Immigration agents to wear body cameras, US says

Both protesters killed, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were US citizens.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Arizona fraternity brothers charged with hazing after student recruit death

The 18-year-old was found unresponsive hours after a rush party.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Tourist arrivals fell to 1.8 million last year, nearly 800,000 below target.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Air India says fuel switch ‘possible defect’ grounds jet - a similar issue to last year’s deadly crash

The airline did not specify where the aircraft was grounded.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Famous Michelangelo fresco in the Sistine Chapel gets a deep cleaning after three decades

Chief restorer Paolo Violini said the fresco was covered by 'a widespread whiteish haze'.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Jeffrey Epstein was not just Andrew’s friend, he was his fixer

Newly released Epstein files reveal years of warm contact with Andrew.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

War chest could help Republicans keep control of Congress, defying polling trends and history

Trump has said the 'only thing' he worries about is losing Republican control of Congress.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Elephant kills tourist at Thai national park

Rangers say bull elephant Oyewan has now been linked to three tourist deaths.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Gazans begin crossing to Egypt for treatment after partial Rafah reopening

'I am very happy today ... I will hug my mother,' said Abdul Rahim Mohamed, 30.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging for Trevi Fountain

Visitors now pay €2 to reach the quieter viewing area beside the basin.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

US President had unusual call with FBI agents at meeting after election centre search

New York Times: What occurred was outside the bounds of normal law enforcement procedure.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Britain’s Lord Mandelson reported to police over files leaked to Epstein

Misconduct committed while in public office carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Mother of top US news anchor missing, police investigate ‘crime’

Search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC morning co-host Savannah Guthrie, in Arizona.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Group of 21 friends in a Belgian village win $240m in EuroMillions jackpot

Each of the friends stands to pocket about $11.3m.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Sarah Ferguson ‘took Beatrice and Eugenie’ to visit Epstein five days after prison release

Sarah Ferguson later called Epstein a 'legend' and begged him for money.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear deal

Talks are expected to begin with a Friday meeting in Istanbul.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

A broken chandelier and a knife buried in a wall haunt Norway’s royal family

Princess' son, Marius Borg Høiby, faces 38 charges, including four counts of rape.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly? – The Conversation

OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Epstein had a secret child, emails from Sarah Ferguson claim

The files also show Andrew's contact with Epstein continued until at least 2017.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Australian woman dies after becoming caught in Japan ski lift

Her backpack strap snagged on the chair as she tried to get off the lift.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Signs of a potential backlash to Trump are growing amid public disapproval - Ruth Ben-Ghiat

NY Times opinion: A historian on authoritarian-minded leaders and 'autocratic backfire'.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Signs of a potential backlash to Trump are growing amid public disapproval

NY Times opinion: A historian on authoritarian-minded leaders and 'autocratic backfire'.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Mojtaba Khamenei has amassed international investments, amid widespread economic hardship in Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei has amassed sprawling international investments.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Judge ordered 5-year-old released, but data shows ICE is detaining more kids

At least 3800 minors, including 20 infants, were detained in 2025.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Epstein’s links to Putin and Kremlin spies raise fears he was Russian agent

New US files suggest Jeffrey Epstein met President Vladimir Putin as late as 2014.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Western Australia beach miracle: Boy, 13, swims four hours to save family adrift in rough seas

He swam for more than four hours, ditching his life jacket when it became too heavy.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Police believe alleged Australian fugitive cop killer Dezi Freeman is dead as fresh search kicks off

Police are now searching bushland with cadaver dogs for Freeman's body.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Florida IVF clinic sued after embryo mix-up leads to non-biological child

Genetic testing showed Shea has different biological parents of another ethnicity.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

What to know about the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, due to reopen with access to Egypt

New York Times: Some people will be able to leave for medical care or to return to homes.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

French hospital treats man with 20cm shell in rectum as bomb squad called

The device, nearly 20cm long, was described as a 'collectible' artillery shell.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona ends ‘1675 days’ of suffering in prison

Javier Tarazona's release marked the latest step to free political prisoners in Venezuela.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Even after 12-day war with Israel, Iran retains the arsenal to hit US allies and bases, Gulf states say

A Gulf ally’s assessment finds key parts of Iran’s missile arsenal intact or rebuilt.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Trump says US talking deal with ‘highest people’ in Cuba after threatening an oil blockade

Trump has warned Havana to 'make a deal soon' or face new US penalties.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Norway’s crown princess, whose son goes on trial this week on rape charges, had link with Epstein

Mette-Marit's name appears at least 1000 times in the millions of new Epstein documents.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Britain does shame differently and relishes a scandal involving the rich and powerful

Analysis: Perhaps the lesson is that Britain still wields a mechanism of disgrace.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Apologies, demission, royal glare: Fallout from latest Epstein file dump

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces fresh pressure as British PM backs a US testimony call.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

US Democrats flip a Texas state Senate district that Trump had won in 2024 by double digits

Opposition party is competitive on conservative terrain - in a possible sign for Midterms.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Australian police announce new search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

The alleged gunman vanished after two officers were fatally shot in August.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Twenty20 World Cup: Pakistan to boycott India group match

Pakistan will play the Twenty20 World Cup but boycott India on February 15.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Heavy snow falls in the US Carolinas, as iguanas fall from trees in Florida during icy weather

Nearly half a metre of snow was dumped in some areas, while the cold stunned lizards.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned any US strike would spark broad conflict.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Sledgehammer-wielding robbers raid London jewellers in daylight

Footage shows staff trying to fight off the raiders with a small box.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Musk: I was too dumb to notice ‘creepy’ Epstein offers

Newly released 2012 emails show Elon Musk asking for Epstein's 'wildest party'.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

New Epstein accuser claims sexual encounter with ex-prince Andrew - report

British PM says Andrew should testify in the US over Epstein's crimes.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

‘Immortal’ Indian comic series still holds its ground in the smartphone and streaming era

The series still holds its ground in the smartphone and streaming era.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Delivering the post on time is a challenge for the Royal Mail, fined for failing to meet targets

New York Times: Survey finds 29% of people experienced mail delays in past month.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

At world’s busiest port, China’s unbalanced economy comes into view

New York Times: Government data indicates that Ningbo’s troubles are worsening rapidly.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Draft indictment shows what federal prosecutors knew about Epstein’s crimes in 2007

New York Times: It was shelved in 2008 when prosecutors agreed to let Epstein cut a deal.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

As US unsettles its allies and trading partners, China reaps diplomatic gains - without backing down

New York Times: 'This is purely a short-term tactical remedy' said one expert in Shanghai.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

US has forceful options for an Iran strike but they carry serious risks of retaliation from Tehran

'He still needs to define an objective for the military,' former Pentagon official said.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Netanyahu, citing Biden-era arms delays, vows to reduce reliance on US military aid

NY Times: Israel preparing to negotiate with US for a multi-year package of military aid.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

They said they weren’t close to Epstein. New documents show otherwise

New York Times: In some cases, documents shed greater light on known Epstein associates.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

AI helped spot breast cancers earlier, was linked to fewer dangerous cases emerging between screenings

Swedish artificial intelligence cancer evaluation trial involved more than 100,000 women.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones among surveillance tech US agents use

Agents using biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones among other tech.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

What to know about the powerful men who turn up in the new batch of Epstein files

New York Times: Documents shed new light on the financier’s links with prominent figures.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Intense US storm bringing impacts to about 35 million people in east, extreme cold to millions more

It is the second weekend in a row that areas of the US have been hit by big winter blast.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Iran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jitters with warships deployed in the region

US has deployed warships led by USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran's shores.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

US President eyeing plot of land near Memorial Bridge for a 76m-tall arch in Washington DC

Art critic who proposed the idea called for smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

‘Incompetently implemented’: Judge slams deportation programme, orders release of 5-year-old and father

Liam Conejo Ramos and dad Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias were detained in their driveway.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

Egypt condemned the attacks as 'repeated violations' of the fragile truce.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Israeli airstrikes kill 32 people in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

Egypt condemned the attacks as 'repeated violations' of the fragile truce.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

UN secretary general says global body is at risk of fiscal collapse

Antonio Guterres warns the UN could run out of cash as early as July.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

UN secretary-general says global body is at risk of financial collapse

Antonio Guterres warns the UN could run out of cash as early as July.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Everything the Epstein files have told us so far

High-profile figures facing fresh scrutiny about depth of their friendships with Epstein.