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NZ joins US military exercises deploying AI for 'kill chains'
The NZDF is one of a half-dozen militaries involved in regular exercises to link American and allied war-fighting technology more closely. Video
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How the world's ugliest dog became a Marvel superhero
3 Aug 2024Peggy the pug cross has been working alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, but for her UK owner, "she's still just plain old Peg". Audio
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Papua rebels say they are ready to free NZ pilot held for over a year
3 Aug 2024The rebels say they will release Phillip Mehrtens, who has been held in captivity since February 2023, "for the sake of humanity".
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Mystery surrounds US woman found starving and chained to tree in India
3 Aug 2024Lalita Kayi came to India 10 years ago to study yoga and meditation. How did she end up in a forest?
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Pentagon chief revokes plea deals with three 9/11 suspects
3 Aug 2024Many Republican lawmakers had strongly criticised the plea deals.
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Who will Kamala Harris pick as her number two? Choice nears
3 Aug 2024US Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet the top contenders vying to become her presidential running mate in person this weekend.
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Protesters target mosque as disorder breaks out in Sunderland
3 Aug 2024Protesters clash with police during a demonstration linked to the Southport knife attack.
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Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
3 Aug 2024The US Vice-President has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates.
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New Brian Eno documentary: 'Billions of potential versions of the film'
Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has used generative software so that his new documentary Eno appears as a different version at every screening. Video, Audio
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Police had warned of gunman at Trump shooting - US Secret Service chief
3 Aug 2024However, the message did not reach the US Secret Service agents in time.
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Dozens of children killed in Bangladesh protests - Unicef
3 Aug 2024At least 32 children have died during student protests that engulfed Bangladesh last month, the UN's children's agency has said.
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Why Putin thinks he's the winner in prisoner swap
3 Aug 2024Eight Russian prisoners were released in the swap, including spies, agents and a convicted assassin.
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Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling
3 Aug 2024The US criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat resumed on Friday, after a nearly eight-month pause.
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Emotional reunions in US after major prisoner swap with Russia
2 Aug 2024Three Americans including, who were freed in a prisoner swap deal with Russia, have arrived back on US soil.
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Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza
Three Israeli air strikes hit the convoy of aid vehicles travelling through Gaza on 1 April, killing seven World Central Kitchen staff.
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Assassination on Iranian soil a 'huge, humiliating blow'. What happens next?
Iran says it has a "duty" to avenge the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed during a visit to Tehran this week.
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Teenager charged with murder in Southport child killings named
2 Aug 2024Police have said the attack was not terrorism-related and that the suspect was born in Britain, quashing speculation.
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US recognises Maduro's opponent as winner in Venezuela election
2 Aug 2024The United States recognised opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela's disputed presidential election, rejecting President Nicolas Maduro's claim of victory.
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Prisoners freed in biggest post-Cold War swap
2 Aug 2024Turkey coordinated the swap which included Russian assassin Vadim Krasikov who was freed by Germany.
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Turbulence takes instant noodles off Korean Air menu
2 Aug 2024The beloved snack will not be available in economy class due to fears of "burn incidents".
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The BBC faces questions over why it did not sack Edwards
2 Aug 2024The presenter, among the BBC's best-known figures, resigned in April after being taken off air last year.
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Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case
2 Aug 2024The Republican presidential candidate is barred from speaking about prosecutors, court staff until sentencing, he argues it stifles campaign speech.
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The Boyfriend: How TV shows are finally getting gay dating right
2 Aug 2024An ultra-wholesome Japanese dating series on Netflix has hooked viewers globally. The Boyfriend is part of a wave of reality shows showing the nuances, and differences, of gay relationships.
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Two new dementia risks identified by major report
1 Aug 2024Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol are two new ways to lower the risk of dementia developing, a major report suggests. Audio
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The 1975 sued for $4.1m over 'gay kiss' that got Malaysian festival cancelled
1 Aug 2024British pop rock band The 1975 are being sued by the organisers of a Malaysian music festival which was shut down after the group's frontman kissed a male band mate...
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Three men accused of plotting 9/11 reach plea deal - Pentagon
1 Aug 2024Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices will plead guilty in a Guantanamo Bay trial, US prosecutors say.
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OnlyFans pays 'more than double' than rowing - NZ Olympian
1 Aug 2024New Zealand rower Robbie Manson has taken a novel approach by setting himself up on the adults-only OnlyFans website.
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Launched from a ramp, in a river fight for Gold
2 Aug 2024New Zealand has the current women's world champion in Kayak Cross, an event debuting tomorrow morning at the Paris Games. Audio
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