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Taiwan scrambles jets over China's military drills

Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week.

taiwan4 hours ago

Taylor Swift performs onstage during night four of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at La Defense on May 12, 2024 in Paris, France.

Illegal monopoly drives up concert ticket prices, US lawsuit says

The US Justice Department has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment.

USA4 hours ago

Macron backs down on reform that sparked New Caledonia riots

Macron pushed for the removal of protesters' barricades and said police sent in to help battle unrest "will stay as long as necessary".

New Caledonia5 hours ago

Schumacher's wife gives rare update in trailer for new documentary

Schumacher's family wins legal case over fake AI interview

The family of Michael Schumacher has won legal action against the publisher of a magazine which printed an artificial intelligence-generated interview with the Formula 1 great.

Germany7 hours ago

'Pretty suspicious': NZ man's shocking find while metal detecting

Wellington man Dan O'Donnell, 42, was keen to try out his metal detector for the first time when he unearthed an AK-47.

Weapons19 hours ago

Single feather from extinct bird sells for more than $40,000

A single feather from an extinct New Zealand bird has broken the record for the most expensive one sold at auction.

money20 hours ago

Citizen journalist jailed by China for filming COVID-19 lockdown freed

Zhang Zhan was sentenced to four years in prison on charges of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble."

China20 hours ago

Apple Music names the 10 greatest albums of all time

Music trends shift and reform like the tides, but somehow, the classics will always be classics.

music21 hours ago

French President arrives in New Caledonia amid deadly unrest

He plans a high-profile show of support for the French Pacific archipelago wracked by deadly unrest.

Pacific21 hours ago

Judy and John Dewar and the 2m high fence built by their neighbours Simon Bicknell and Carol McLennan. The fence, about 40m long, completely blocks the couple's view of the sea.

Kiwi neighbours' dispute escalates with erection of view-blocking fence

A couple who blocked their elderly neighbours' view of the sea with shipping containers and old car bodies has now erected a 2metre high fence, prompting them to threaten court action.

New Zealanda day ago

In this image taken from video provided by the Hostage Families Forum, Israeli female soldiers from the Nahal Oz military base are placed against the wall and shackled by members of Hamas after they were taken captive on October 7.

Israeli hostages' families release video of Hamas capturing female soldiers

A group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza has released new video footage showing Hamas' capture of five female Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border on October 7.

Israel Hamas Conflicta day ago

Scientists reveal surprise origin of sun's magnetic field

The model developed by the team could help scientists better understand the 11-year solar cycle.

spacea day ago

Massive crowds gather for Iranian president's funeral procession

Iran's supreme leader prayed over the coffins of Ebrahim Raisi and other officials killed in a helicopter crash.

Irana day ago

Canadian pig farm serial killer attacked in prison

Robert Pickton, who was confirmed to have killed six women, suffered life-threatening injuries.

crimea day ago

Former Train bassist Charlie Colin dies aged 58

Colin, who performed on the group's smash hit Drops of Jupiter, died while house-sitting in Brussels.

celebritya day ago

Grizzly bear that mauled hiker in US won't be pursued

A grizzly bear that attacked a hiker in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park in the USA won't be captured or killed by wildlife authorities because it may have been trying to protect a cub, park officials said in a statement.

Bears4:34am May 23, 2024

'Nothing left': Tornado-spawning storms kill multiple people in US

Search and rescue efforts are still ongoing in an Iowa community devastated by a brutal tornado

USA4:24am May 23, 2024

Zara Tindall during the Sovereign's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

Zara Tindall joins Prince of Wales at garden party

The granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Zara Tindall, made a rare appearance at the Sovereign's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace alongside her cousins.joined her cousin, Prince William to meet guests.

Royal Family3:13am May 23, 2024

UK prime minister announces general election for July 4

Sunak said he'd asked King Charles III to formally dissolve parliament and the monarch had agreed.

UK2:42am May 23, 2024

Ex-UK Post Office boss breaks down in tears at inquiry into scandal

The former head of Britain's Post Office Paula Vennells broke down in tears on several occasions as she gave evidence to an inquiry into one of the country’s biggest miscarriages of justice.

UK2:41am May 23, 2024

UK lawmaker who lost four limbs to sepsis returns to parliament

He started to feel ill and turned "a very strange blue" within about 30 minutes. Months later, he's made an emotional return from a brush with death.

UK10:47pm May 22, 2024

Protesters gather for a pro Palestine rally at Hyde Park, Sydney.

Three nations make historic Palestine call, isolating Israel further

It's a historic move that has drawn condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians.

World10:43pm May 22, 2024

The city of Fujikawaguchiko builds a screen to dissuade tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji, Japan's most famous heritage, from a sidewalk in front of a Lawson convenience store.

Japanese town overrun with tourists puts up view-blocking barrier near Mount Fuji

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has erected a giant black net to block views of Mount Fuji, a reaction to the town's huge popularity on Instagram and other social media platforms.

5:09pm May 22, 2024

Turbulence X-factor airlines can't always see

Pilots can detect storms from hundreds of kilometres away - but this other kind of turbulence can have deadly consequences.

aircraft3:30pm May 22, 2024

Nightmares could be a sign of an autoimmune disease, study finds

Nightmares and 'daymares' may be little-known signs of the onset of lupus and other systemic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

World3:12pm May 22, 2024

Former soldier charged with spying for China found dead

The British man was accused of working with the Hong Kong intelligence service.

Spy1:02pm May 22, 2024

Brutal storms, tornadoes topple wind turbines across midwestern US

Powerful storms that rolled through the Midwest spun up multiple tornadoes, including a fierce twister that smashed through a small Iowa town on Tuesday.

Photos12:44pm May 22, 2024

Israel says it will return video equipment seized from news organisation

The Israeli government has reversed course hours after it blocked the AP's live video of Gaza and faced mounting criticism for interfering with independent journalism.

Israel Hamas Conflict12:37pm May 22, 2024

Singapore Airlines CEO 'very sorry' after passenger dies mid-flight

Goh Choon Phong said his airline is cooperating with investigations into the incident and apologised for the "traumatic experience".

World11:38am May 22, 2024

German aristocrat accused of leading coup plot goes on trial

Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, 72, and his alleged co-conspirators had access to a massive armoury, according to the prosecutor.

courts11:14am May 22, 2024

'Hitler's language': Trump slammed for video shared online

The video, which a Trump spokeswoman said had been shared by a staffer, references a "unified Reich".

Donald Trump10:07am May 22, 2024

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Matthew Perry's death being investigated over ketamine levels in his blood

An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.

entertainment8:21am May 22, 2024

One man is dead and dozens are injured after a plane plummeted 6000 feet in just a few minutes.

UK grandfather dead, eight Aussies in hospital as plane plummets

The man died as a plane carrying dozens of Aussies dropped 6000 feet during food service.

aviation7:38am May 22, 2024

Trump declines to testify in hush money trial

He had previously said he wanted to take the witness stand to defend himself against what he claims are politically motivated charges.

Donald Trump1:25am May 22, 2024

Donald Trump's media company lost $490 million in three months

Trump Media and Technology Group is the owner of the ex-president's social networking site Truth Social.

3:02pm May 21, 2024

America's first black astronaut finally goes to space at age 90

Ed Dwight has become the oldest person to rocket into space after hitching a ride on a Jeff Bezos spacecraft.

space1:15pm May 21, 2024

Scarlett Johansson attends the Asteroid City red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival on May 23, 2023.

Scarlett Johansson 'shocked and angered' over 'eerily similar' ChatGPT voice

The statement comes after OpenAI said it is hitting the pause button on the update after comparisons with a fictional voice assistant portrayed in the quasi-dystopian film "Her" by Johansson.

Artificial Intelligence12:57pm May 21, 2024

Gummies are one form of edible cannabis. (Jamie Grill/Tetra images RF/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds

The rate of emergency department visits for cannabis poisoning in older adults in Canada was significantly higher than that of the pre-legalisation period.

World12:31pm May 21, 2024

Professor killed after being swept away by wave

The visiting academic was taking photos on a beach when he was dragged into the ocean.

Brazil12:30pm May 21, 2024

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: A Police car is seen parked at the gates to Greenwich Park on March 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged that people don't visit their parents this Mothering Sunday to curb the spread of COVID-19, which has killed 233 people in the UK. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Woman dies after being attacked by her own dogs in London home

A woman has died after her two XL bully dogs attacked her in a home in east London, the BBC reports.

World12:27pm May 21, 2024

Moose kills Alaska man attempting to take photos of her newborn calves

A 70-year-old Alaska man who was attempting to take photos of two newborn moose calves was attacked and killed by their mother, authorities say.

animals10:45am May 21, 2024

Amal Clooney supports ICC's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders.

Amal Clooney backs arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders

It issued a detailed legal report on Monday, which said the panel found "reasonable grounds to believe" that the individuals named in the arrest warrants have committed war crimes or crimes against humanity.

World10:20am May 21, 2024

Seismic storm hits Italy's super volcano with strongest earthquake in 40 years

Cracks in walls and falling cornices were reported, Italy's Fire Brigade spokesman confirmed to CNN.

Italy9:37am May 21, 2024

Microsoft claim 'new era' for computers, unveils AI-infused PC

CEO Satya Nadella said of this new generation that it was about "empowering every person to be more knowledgeable and more productive".

Tech7:26am May 21, 2024

New Taiwan president urges China to stop military intimidation

Lai Ching-te pledged to "neither yield nor provoke" Beijing and said he sought peace in relations with the superpower.

taiwan7:03am May 21, 2024

Battered cargo ship that brought down Baltimore bridge escorted to port

Damage and debris on the Dali was still visible as it was refloated two months after the deadly collision.

disasters6:40am May 21, 2024

Gold earring found in burned ruins of an Iron Age village may reveal 'moment in time'

The centuries-old door was discovered after It had been hidden inside a small jar concealed in a wall, perhaps to keep it safe from the marauders who set the fire which burned the building down.scaled a ladder to the upper floor of a castle near London.

archaeology4:31am May 21, 2024

What's next for Iran's government after death of it's president?

The death of Iran's president is unlikely to lead to any immediate changes in Iran's ruling system or to its overarching policies, which are decided by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran4:11am May 21, 2024

UK PM apologies for infected blood scandal

An estimated 3,000 people in the United Kingdom are believed to have died.

UK2:37am May 21, 2024

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he stole from Trump's company

Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen admitted on Monday to jurors in the Republican's hush money trial that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump's company as defence lawyers seized on the star witness' misdeeds to attack his credibility.

Donald Trump2:22am May 21, 2024

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