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US judge declines to halt Trump's Minnesota immigration agent surge
A Minnesota federal judge declined to order a halt to Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown, in a lawsuit by state officials accusing federal agents of widespread civil rights abuses.
Ex-CNN journalist Don Lemon denies Minnesota protest charges
US journalist Don Lemon has appeared in court, and he would plead not guilty to the charges.
Al Gillespie: Is Trump gearing up to strike Iran?
International Law professor Alexander Gillespi discusses the how United States exerting pressure on other countries. Audio
Israeli strikes kill 27 in Gaza, Palestinian health officials say
The Israeli military said it had targeted commanders and sites belonging to Palestinian militant group Hamas and its ally, Islamic Jihad.
How your brain can be trained like a muscle
When the brain is asked to stretch beyond routine, that slight mental discomfort is often the sign that the brain is being trained, a neurologist says.
Venezuela opens up oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling to Cuba
In a move by Caracas to meet the demands of the US president, Venezuela has approved a law change that will make it easier for foreign companies to take part in its oil industry.
Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson
Maggie Tweedie chats with Jason Williamson of minimalist Nottingham punk duo Sleaford Mods, covering the band's gritty new album The Demise of Planet X, upcoming April shows in Wellington and… Audio
NASA delays Moon mission over frigid weather
The new window for the launch could put the event on the same day as the Super Bowl.
Latest cache of Epstein files includes three million pages, 2000 videos and 180,000 images
It's the Trump administration's latest effort to comply with a law passed in November that required the department to release all Epstein-related records by 19 December, 2025.
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty, US judge rules
The decision is a loss for federal prosecutors, who were adamant about pursuing the death penalty for the man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealth boss Brian Thompson in 2024.
US journalist taken into custody after Minnesota church protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was in Los Angeles to cover the Grammy Awards when he was arrested in a hotel lobby in Beverly Hills.
Russia pauses airstrikes on Kyiv at Trump's request
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says there's no formal truce between the two countries, and Russia has shifted to hitting Ukrainian logistics instead.
Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing on Sunday
The crossing, situated on the territory's southern border with Egypt, is the only route in and out of Gaza that does not pass through Israel.
Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for rape
In the biggest scandal to rock Norway's monarchy, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit goes on trial next week accused of raping four women, as well as drug and assault offences.
Early warning of 'Apocalyptic Wasteland' in Gaza blocked by US envoys to Israel
US Agency for International Development staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden's administration. It was blocked.
Italian officals go on trial over deadly migrant shipwreck
Six members of Italy's police and coastguard will go on trial over a 2023 shipwreck that killed at least 94 migrants, accused of failing to intervene on time.
The Weekend: Latin Festival
Time to highlight a weekend event - and we're heading to Christchurch! Tomorrow you can feel the beat of salsa and cumbia, and smell fresh empanadas and arepas. The Latin Cultural Fest is bringing… Audio
WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
It does not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections reported by the South Asian nation.
Five reasons why Japan's election is the most unpredictable in years
Japan's prime minister has called a snap lower house election on 8 February, which analysts say is shaping as one of the most unpredictable contests in years.
'Respect Canadian sovereignty': Carney warns Trump on Alberta separatist push
The Canadian Prime Minister's comments come following reports that Alberta separatists met with US officials numerous times.