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Zelensky says 31,000 troops killed in war in Ukraine
26 Feb 2024It is rare for officials to specify how many soldiers have died since Russia's full-scale invasion.
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Australian homes destroyed in bushfires, 'extreme' heat ahead
Days-long bushfires in Australia's Victoria state have razed homes, authorities said on Sunday, warning "extreme" heat could fan the wildfires later this week.
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NZ supports fresh strikes by US and UK against Houthis
25 Feb 2024The fourth joint operation by the allies was carried out with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, the Pentagon says.
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'Oppenheimer' steamrolls toward Oscars with SAG Award wins
25 Feb 2024Historical epic Oppenheimer picked up more prizes on Saturday at Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, bolstering the movie's chances to score the best picture trophy at next month's Oscars.
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'These guys just keep coming': Kiwis in Ukraine plead for help
26 Feb 2024Two years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealanders fighting there are making a desperate appeal. They speak to RNZ's Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Anti-Trump Republicans wonder if they still have a political home
25 Feb 2024As Donald Trump comes close to clinching a third presidential nomination, anti-Trump Republicans are facing a sobering reality: Their party is unlikely to revert to what it was before the MAGA wave…
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Women join Japan's naked festival for first time
25 Feb 2024The scene at the festival has barely changed in the 1250 years it has been running. But this year there is a change - a big one.
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Navalny's body returned to mother, spokeswoman says
25 Feb 2024The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was handed over to his mother, his spokeswoman said.
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Western leaders in Kyiv to support Ukraine on war anniversary
25 Feb 2024Analysis - The prime ministers of Italy, Canada and Belgium travelled with the president of the European Commission on an overnight train from neighbouring Poland.
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Odysseus Moon lander 'tipped over on touchdown'
24 Feb 2024The Odysseus Moon lander is likely lying on its side with its head resting against a rock.
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Piers Morgan, Nigella and Oprah Winfrey 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads
24 Feb 2024Celebrities have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they had endorsed a US influencer's self-help course.
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Yulia Navalnaya demands authorities release husband's body, calls Putin's faith 'fake'
24 Feb 2024Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has accused a "demonic" Russian President Vladimir Putin of "torturing" his corpse.
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Hello Kitty theme park shut down after terrorist threat
24 Feb 2024A theme park in Tokyo featuring the Hello Kitty character closed on Saturday because of an emailed "terrorist alert".
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Trump calls on Alabama to protect IVF treatment after court ruling
24 Feb 2024Donald Trump has said he supports the availability of IVF treatment, joining a growing number of Republicans who are seeking to distance themselves from an Alabama court ruling on the issue.
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'Leave immediately... before conditions become too dangerous'
24 Feb 2024A massive out-of-control bushfire in Australia's Victoria state has prompted fresh evacuation alerts for several rural towns.
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500kg WWII bomb found in UK garden taken out to sea
24 Feb 2024A 500kg German World War II bomb that forced the evacuation of thousands of people in a UK city has been taken out to sea for disposal.
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Florida passes bill banning social media for children under 16
24 Feb 2024The bill, passed in the state's Republican-controlled House of Representatives, forces social media platforms to terminate their accounts and use third-party verification to screen under-age users.
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US targets Russia with hundreds of sanctions
The US has imposed extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting more than 500 people and entities to mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny.
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10 people confirmed dead in Spain apartment block fire
24 Feb 2024Police say that no-one else is missing, and are not answering questions about the cause of the blaze.
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Netanyahu's post-war plan sees Israel keeping security control
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented his first official "day after" plan for the Gaza Strip once the war ends.
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Musical goddesses in VIP box and epic duo: Tay Tay's first Sydney show had it all
24 Feb 2024Review - Chaos hit Taylor Swift's Sydney show after storms and lightning meant fans had to be evacuated but that was no dampener on the mega star's show, writes Sarah Gerathy.
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AI chip firm Nvidia valued at US$2 trillion
24 Feb 2024Earlier this week, the company's shares recorded Wall Street's largest one-day gain in history.
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Storms and lightning cause havoc, delay Taylor Swift's first Sydney show for The Eras Tour
23 Feb 2024Chaos has hit tonight's Taylor Swift concert at Sydney's Olympic Park with thousands of fans being evacuated after lightning strikes near the venue.
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Sydney police officer suspected of double murder
23 Feb 2024The bodies of his alleged victims - including a former TV presenter - are yet to be found.
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