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Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood
Madrid, Dublin and Oslo said they sought to accelerate efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
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'Absolute human misery' as PNG landslide moves to 'recovery'
29 May 2024There is no chance of any more survivors being found after a devastating landslide, an aid organisation says. Audio
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Israeli tanks reach central Rafah as strikes continue
Witnesses say Israeli forces have seized a strategically important hill in the southern Gaza city.
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Melinda French Gates to donate $1b over two years in support of women's rights
29 May 2024Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organisations working on behalf of women and families globally.
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Pope apologises over extremely derogatory homophobic slur
29 May 2024The head of the Catholic Church used extremely derogatory language towards gay men, according to reports.
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Thousands of Kiwi Indians excluded from voting in election
19 Apr 2024With nearly 968 million people expected to vote, India's 2024 general election will be the world's largest.
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Aircraft systems can't pick up clear air turbulence - expert
29 May 2024Technology can only pick up turbulence when there's rain involved. Audio
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Robert De Niro calls Trump a 'clown' outside trial
29 May 2024The actor was joined outside the New York trial by two former law enforcement officers.
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Trump lawyer asks jurors to set politics aside as hush money trial nears end
29 May 2024Donald Trump's lawyer has urged jurors at his hush money trial to set aside their personal views while considering whether he should be the first US president to be convicted of a crime.
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Wu-Tang Clan's rare album to be played at Tasmanian museum
The US rap group's legendary seventh studio album is set to be briefly housed at Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art from next month.
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Thousands on standby for evacuation amid fear of another PNG landslide
28 May 2024Close to 8000 people have been told to be on standby for evacuation from a landslide-prone area of Papua New Guinea.
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Rishi Sunak proposes tax cuts for pensioners in new UK election pledge
28 May 2024Costs associated with keeping pension hikes at or above inflation have come under increased scrutiny in recent years after inflation soared.
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Israel says strike on Gaza tents that killed 45, including children, a 'tragic mistake'
28 May 2024An Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah set fire to a tent camp, killing at least 45 people - including children.
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'You don't need that dress, you need a hug': Mythbusting the fast-fashion industry
28 May 2024It was during the darkest days of the pandemic that fashion activist Aja Barber had her revelation about fast fashion.
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Man convicted of Chicago murder based on blind witness’ testimony sues city
28 May 2024The man was 12 years into a 76-year prison sentence when he was freed after the eyewitness was found to have advanced glaucoma and lied about his eyesight issues.
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FBI investigating missing ancient treasures from British Museum
28 May 2024The FBI is investigating the sale to US buyers of what are suspected to be hundreds of treasures from the British Museum.
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Final repatriation to depart from New Caledonia on Tuesday
28 May 2024A sixth and final repatriation flight is due to depart from New Caledonia on Tuesday, bringing the remaining New Zealanders home.
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Aussie researchers target gut health to slow or stop Parkinson's disease
28 May 2024Researchers are working on developing drugs that target bugs in the guts of Parkinson's disease patients in a radical new treatment approach.
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State of emergency in New Caledonia lifted 'for the time being'
28 May 2024French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the 12-day state of emergency imposed in New Caledonia on 15 May would not be extended, for now.
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Chasing cheese wheels or lugging sacks of wool, UK competitors embrace quirky extreme races
28 May 2024Dairy-loving daredevils threw caution to the wind Monday for one of Britain's most extreme annual events: Cheese rolling.
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North Korean spy satellite launch ends in mid-air explosion
The rocket blew up during a first-stage flight soon after liftoff due to a suspected engine problem.
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South African election could spell the end of ANC dominance
27 May 2024Widespread anger over power cuts, joblessness and corruption may end the dominance of the ANC, 30 years after Nelson Mandela led it into power.
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Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
27 May 2024Severe cyclone Remal made landfall on the coastal regions of Bangladesh and India late on Sunday, leaving millions without electricity.
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New Caledonia state of emergency to be lifted, says Paris
27 May 2024The state of emergency is ending as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time.
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