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Slovenian sport climber Janja Garnbret (left), Australian skateboarder Keegan Palmer (top right) and Australian breaking star Rachael Gunn.

Skateboarding, Sport Climbing and Canoe explained

One of the wonderful things about the Olympic Games is the wide and varied events showcased. While we love the 100m, the Games offer some sport not always in the spotlight a chance to shine.

Paris Olympics 202435 minutes ago

Mars rover accident reveals 'mind-blowing' discovery

The Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find to date on Mars: rocks made of pure sulphur.

Mars37 minutes ago

Kamala Harris' extraordinary rise to the White House

The US Vice President is the heir apparent to Joe Biden - but her nomination is not certain.

kamala harrisan hour ago

Jack Plunket says it's "sad" any changes stemming from a Coroner's recommendations will come too late for his brother, James (pictured).

Four NZ suicides linked to poison selling Canadian chef

The family of a New Zealand man who died after buying a lethal substance from the so-called poison chef Kenneth Law want restrictions in place to stop further suicides.

New Zealand2 hours ago

The life of Joe Biden in pictures

Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, has announced that he is not seeking re-election. Here is a look at his life, marked by long political service and personal tragedies.

Joe Biden2 hours ago

Obama praises Biden for stepping aside, but stops short of endorsing Kamala Harris

Barack Obama praises Biden for stepping aside, but has stopped short of endorsing Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.

Joe Biden3 hours ago

What happens now Joe Biden has dropped out of his re-election race?

A presidential candidate dropping out of the race after securing the nomination is unprecedented, so Joe Biden's latest move creates many questions that need to be answered.

Joe Biden4 hours ago

'In the best interest of the country': Biden's full letter

Joe Biden has pulled out of the US presidential race, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

Joe Biden4 hours ago

Donald Trump reacts to Joe Biden pulling out of US presidential race

The former US president said Biden was "not fit to run".

Donald Trump4 hours ago

Biden pulls out in the 'best interest' of the United States

Joe Biden5 hours ago

Secret Service says it denied Trump more resources as team complained

Some close to the former president felt the decisions, which they believed were personal to Trump, came from the top ranks of the agency.

Donald Trump14 hours ago

The 29 countries gearing up for war against China, Russia and North Korea

Peace in the Pacific is under threat, but the US and its allies are ready to do whatever is required to protect it.

14 hours ago

Miracle skydiving accident survival turns out to be a failed murder plot

Miracle skydiving accident survival turns out to be failed murder plot

Vicky survived a 4000-feet fall. Then she found out her husband tried to murder her – twice.

60 Minutes14 hours ago

Former US president Donald Trump held his first public campaign rally almost one week after he was injured in an assassination attempt.

'Took a bullet for democracy': Trump holds first rally since deadly shooting

He took the stage with running mate JD Vance in one of the crucial swing states expected to determine the outcome of the presidential election.

Donald Trump15 hours ago

'King of violence' crowned as Paul scores KO victory

Despite having a blockbuster fight with Mike Tyson lined up, the social media star is taking a huge gamble.

boxinga day ago

The Butler Farm Show, site of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, is seen Monday July 15

Gunman in Trump rally attack flew drone over rally site in advance

Crooks fired multiple rounds from the roof of a building adjacent to the Butler Farm Show grounds, where Trump was speaking, before being fatally shot by a Secret Service counter sniper.

Worlda day ago

Biden's ability to win back allies tested at perilous campaign moment

Despite a week of campaign stops, interviews and insistence that he is the best candidate to confront Republican Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden has done little to soften the push for him to exit the 2024 race.

Joe Biden1:53am Jul 21, 2024

Sandra served 43 years in prison for a crime she didn't commit

She was believed to be the longest-held wrongly incarcerated woman known in the US. Now she's finally free.

Prisoner10:06pm Jul 20, 2024

Trump says he had 'a very good phone call' with Zelensky

The call between the two leaders, who have had a complicated relationship, marks their first conversation since Trump left the White House.

USA4:22pm Jul 20, 2024

Slow but steady recovery after biggest IT outage in history

Global mayhem as flights grounded, banks and hospital systems knocked offline, and media outlets forced off air around the world.

World3:31pm Jul 20, 2024

Investigators piece together the puzzling portrait of Trump's would-be assassin

After conducting more than 200 interviews and combing through his phone and internet search history, federal investigators have pieced together an early portrait of the man who sought to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

USA1:03pm Jul 20, 2024

Crowdstrike publishes workaround for 'blue screen of death'

A bug within a software update wiped out Microsoft's operating system, causing tech chaos globally as flights were grounded, banks were taken offline and healthcare systems were disrupted.

Technology12:23pm Jul 20, 2024

Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic defections in midst of a campaign

President Joe Biden faced a new round of defections Friday (local time) from Democratic lawmakers publicly calling on him to leave the presidential race

World11:57am Jul 20, 2024

Biden's small circle of support has closed even further

Biden's already small circle of confidants before his debate fumbling has downsized further.

USA9:50am Jul 20, 2024

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

The one reason Warren Buffett isn't the world's richest person

He could have been the world's richest man if he didn't make one costly decision almost 20 years ago.

World9:00am Jul 20, 2024

Passenger train derails in India, killing at least 2, another 20 injured

The train was on its way to Dibrugarh, a town in northeastern Assam state, from the northern city of Chandigarh when it derailed near the town of Gonda, causing six coaches to derail and two to overturn.

India news4:13am Jul 20, 2024

A view of the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on Jan. 26, 2024.

Top UN court says Israel's presence in Palestinian territories is illegal

The top UN court ruled Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is "unlawful" and called on it to end, pointing to the building and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

Israel Hamas Conflict1:25am Jul 20, 2024

Russia convicts US reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison on charges that his employer and the US government have rejected as fabricated.

Russia1:07am Jul 20, 2024

Internet cut off in Bangladesh amid violent protests that have killed 28 people

Internet and mobile services were cut off in Bangladesh on Friday, following days of violent protests.

World12:07am Jul 20, 2024

One killed, dozen injured in potential drone attack near US embassy in Israel

The United States is also closely monitoring the developing situation.

Israel10:39pm Jul 19, 2024

Nine arrested in major Montenegro drug bust with AFP and Europol

The raids also included seizures of 22 firearms, 722 pieces of ammunition, 15 vehicles, 2 vessels, luxury watches, cash and documents.

World2:38pm Jul 19, 2024

Trump's speech was the longest in modern convention history

The former US President spoke, for longer than the average feature film, recounting in his own words how narrowly he avoided death before waxing lyrical on immigration, his geopolitical prowess and failures of the Biden Administration.

Live2:19pm Jul 19, 2024

Trump takes the stage alongside uniform of fallen firefighter

Donald Trump delivered the headline speech of the convention, taking the stage alongside the uniform of the firefighter who died during his assassination attempt.

World1:19pm Jul 19, 2024

Trump recounts harrowing experience of surviving assassination attempt

Donald Trump has detailed his experience surviving the assassination attempt while speaking at the Republican National Convention.

Donald Trump1:03pm Jul 19, 2024

Height jibe against Italian Prime Minister costs journalist hefty fine

The tweets about the stature of Giorgia Meloni amounted to body shaming, a judge found.

Italy12:18pm Jul 19, 2024

'This can't go on much longer": Biden's top officials believe he must drop out

President Joe Biden is more isolated than he has ever been, with many senior-ranking White House and campaign officials now privately believing that he must abandon his campaign for a second term – and soon.

Joe Biden11:26am Jul 19, 2024

Two badly decomposed bodies found in US truck resembled 'mummies'

The remains of two people were found badly decomposed inside an 18-wheeler in northwest Houston overnight. Officials said they looked "almost like mummies."

World9:30am Jul 19, 2024

When will Donald Trump speak today?

He's received the party's whole-hearted endorsement, but Trump is yet to speak in public since the weekend's shooting.

Donald Trump8:45am Jul 19, 2024

Police officer stabbed, attacker killed in central Paris

A police officer was wounded in a knife attack in Paris on Thursday in the high-end Champs-Elysees neighbourhood.

France8:36am Jul 19, 2024

Boy reported missing near Disney World found dead in water

A 3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a resort near Walt Disney World in central Florida early Thursday was found dead in a body of water on the resort's grounds.

USA8:04am Jul 19, 2024

Obama, Pelosi join push to make Biden rethink race for president

The former House speaker privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control in the House if he didn't step away from the race.

Joe Biden8:01am Jul 19, 2024

Legendary comedian Bob Newhart dies aged 94

The famous TV star who entertained viewers for decades has died after a short illness

comedy6:48am Jul 19, 2024

Australia slips in list of countries with best work-life balance

Keeping the right balance between your personal life and work life is a constant balancing act - with some countries making it easier than others.

World1:26pm Jul 18, 2024

Uncontacted tribe sighted in Amazon where loggers are active

The reclusive tribe has been sighted coming out of the rainforest more frequently in search of food.

Amazon12:58pm Jul 18, 2024

'Super spicy' chips send 14 Japanese school students to hospital

Fourteen students at a Japanese high school have been taken to hospital after eating "super spicy" potato chips, local authorities have reported.

food12:21pm Jul 18, 2024

This plant is about to stink out a whole botanical garden

The "corpse flower" blooms for just 24 hours every two to three years, revealing the origin of its nickname.

Plants12:19pm Jul 18, 2024

Instagram account of Dubai royal announces surprise divorce

A post from the confirmed Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ceasing her marriage.

Dubai11:00am Jul 18, 2024

Images of teacups laced with cyanide released after six killed in luxury hotel

Traces of the deadly poison were found on cups and thermoses inside the hotel room.

World10:03am Jul 18, 2024

Biden tests positive to COVID-19

Just days after declaring only a medical condition could prompt him to drop out of the race, the US president has been forced to isolate.

Joe Biden9:00am Jul 18, 2024

Near-complete dinosaur skeleton sells for 10 times prediction

The stegosaurus fossil, discovered in the US, set a rampaging new record for dinosaur auctions.

money8:36am Jul 18, 2024

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