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Why 'the Bridgerton effect' may be wearing off
25 May 2024Back in 2020, the Netflix series brought new pizzazz to period drama. But with mixed reviews for the third series and criticism of its imitators, its cultural stock is falling.
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Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Meta, Microsoft, gunmaker
25 May 2024The complaints were filed on the two-year anniversary of the massacre.
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Hundreds feared dead after huge landslide in Papua New Guinea
24 May 2024Scores of people have died in a massive landslide which has struck a remote village - and there are fears the number buried could be far higher.
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Why do we clap?
24 May 2024At the Cannes Film Festival, standing ovations can last for more than 10 minutes. But what drives humans to smack our hands together? Video
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More New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia
24 May 2024The rescue flight has landed in Noumea where it will retrieve 50 people.
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A win for Swifties: US sues Ticketmaster
24 May 2024It accuses Ticketmaster and its owner, Live Nation Entertainment, of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America.
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Diddy's violence left me broken, says Cassie
24 May 2024The singer spoke out for the first time since a video emerged of Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking her.
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'Drown and out' - British newspapers respond to election announcement
24 May 2024British newspapers honed in on one word to describe the election announcement - "gamble".
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Strong winds topple stage at rally in Mexico, killing at least 9
23 May 2024Videos of the collapse on social media showed people screaming, running away and climbing out from under metal poles.
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Why violent unrest in New Caledonia is hitting nickel prices
23 May 2024Global nickel prices have soared since deadly violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. Here's a closer look.
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Kiwis unsure if Macron's New Caledonia visit will help or worsen tensions
23 May 2024It comes as the government says it has conveyed its frustrations to France over delays to evacuations his visit has caused.
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'Amal Clooney is nowhere to be found': How she silenced her critics
23 May 2024The lawyer has been the target of criticism for not speaking out about Gaza. So where has she been?
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New Caledonia: French President sets 'peace, calm, security' priority
23 May 2024President Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
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5 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes ripped through US state
23 May 2024The tornadoes have left a swath of obliterated homes, splintered trees and crumpled cars.
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Kiwi in intensive care, two more hurt after turbulence-hit flight
23 May 2024The flight from London to Singapore ended in the death of a man and dozens of others seriously hurt.
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Kiwi woman dies at popular Rarotonga tourist spot
22 May 2024The 49-year-old New Zealand woman was on holiday.
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China starts 'punishment' drills around Taiwan as new president takes office
23 May 2024China detests Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, saying he is a "separatist" and denounced his inauguration speech on Monday.
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Australian mum caught with heroin in Taiwan blames ex-husband, police allege
23 May 2024Taiwanese police allege she was carrying 7kg of heroin and cocaine in black plastic bags in a suitcase.
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Accused mushroom killer faces first Supreme Court hearing in Victoria
23 May 2024The woman accused of murdering three of her relatives by serving a beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms has faced Victoria's Supreme Court for the first time.
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French president Macron lands in Nouméa
23 May 2024French president Emmanuel Macron has landed in Nouméa.
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Here's what to know about the upcoming UK election
23 May 2024The United Kingdom's first election in five years is shaping up as a battle for the country's soul. Here is a look at the biggest issues at stake.
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Strong reaction to new Princess Kate portrait
23 May 2024While the portrait had some supporters, Alastair Sooke, chief art critic of the Daily Telegraph called it "jaw-hits-the-floor bad".
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Rain-soaked Sunak announces election day over protest noise
23 May 2024Ending months of speculation the British PM stood on Downing Street in pouring rain.
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Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestinian state
Spain and Ireland said the decision was not against Israel nor in favour of Hamas, but rather in support of peace.
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