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Republican Greene to leave Congress after turbulent four years
The Georgia congresswoman dropped the news in social media, just days after falling out with Presiden Donald Trump.
Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80
Costelloe was appointed as Diana's personal designer in 1983, shortly after establishing his own label, and their collaboration continued until her death.
Ukraine and US head to Switzerland for talks on Trump's plan to end war
Trump's 28-point plan would require the invaded country to cede territory, cut its army, and pledge never to join NATO.
Bird flu claims second victim this year in US
The patient had "a backyard flock of mixed domestic birds", and officials believed this was the source of exposure.
Israeli airstrikes kill 20 as Gaza ceasefire frays
Local medics say more than 80 were wounded in a series of strikes on Gaza City and central areas, as Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching the six-week-old ceasefire. Audio
Ella Henry: The Future of Indigenous Education
Thousands of people from all around the world converged on Auckland this week to attend the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education. Audio
Why celebrity scandals leave us feeling shattered
Learning more about a famous person you admire can feel confronting.
'The better he does, the happier I am': Trump meets New York mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani requested the sitdown with Trump to discuss cost-of-living issues and public safety.
Joan Jett was told girls didn't play electric guitar
"What do you mean I'm not allowed," responded the rock and roll legend.
Zelensky rebuffs US plan to end war, says won't 'betray' Ukraine
Ukraine's president is pushing back on a United States plan to end the war on terms favourable to Russia, acknowledging he risks losing Washington as an ally.
Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic, Wegovy
More than 40 people sought reimbursement after they said they had developed a serious eye condition as a result of using the popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
Gunmen kidnap Catholic school students in Nigeria's latest attack
Nigeria has witnessed a spate of attacks by gunmen.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry releases damning report
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Covid-19 Inquiry pubishing a damning report on how political leaders responded during the pandemic, as well as the UK Home… Audio
Tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning at Bali hostel
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a suspected mass poisoning at a hostel in Bali that has left one tourist dead, and a number of others hospitalised. Audio
The world's coolest streets this year
Time Out's 2025 list celebrates how "streets are everything that makes urban life brilliant".
'Frightening': No support as Kiwi disabled delegates flee COP30 fire
A New Zealand disability advocate says she and her group were left to fend for themselves.
Trump calls for political opponents, including astronaut, to be hanged
US President Donald Trump has evoked the death penalty for Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to refuse illegal orders.
Kids who count on their fingers do better at maths
If you ask a small child a simple maths question, such as 4+2, they may count on their fingers to work it out.
Kevin Spacey says he doesn't have a home
The Oscar-winning actor says he's got "no home," citing the costs he's incurred following allegations of sexual assault.
Fire forces evacuation at COP30 climate talks
UN climate talks in Brazil were evacuated on Friday morning (NZ time) when a fire broke out inside the venue in Belem.
