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Baby Reindeer: How are we still talking about it?
Nearly 60 million people have watched Netflix show Baby Reindeer. Culture 101's Perlina Lau looks at why we're captivated by the story - and the aftermath.
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Donald Trump gets endorsement from gun lobby NRA
30 minutes ago"We've got to get gun owners to vote," Trump said. "I think you're a rebellious bunch. But let's be rebellious and vote this time."
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Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 68 people in Afghanistan
about 1 hour agoIn the hard-hit western province of Ghor, 50 people were reported dead, said Abdul Wahid Hamas, spokesman for the provincial governor.
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Iranian rapper facing the death penalty after calling out Islamic Republic
11:03 am todayIn a country where criticising the government can get you killed, Toomaj Salehi has remained fearless.
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'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.
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Israeli minister demands Gaza day-after plan, threatens to quit Cabinet
Benny Gantz's prospective walkout could increase strains on an increasingly unwieldy wartime government.
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Ukraine's divisive mobilisation law comes into force
The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every conscript in the country.
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More deaths reported as New Caledonia unrest spreads
18 May 2024"We just can't go on like this... we are killing ourselves," minister pleads.
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How Israeli assault trapped foreign doctors in Gaza
The doctors had trained for one of the worst war zones in the world. The reality was even worse than they imagined, they say.
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Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says
18 May 2024Thousands of homes are destroyed, shops are under water and key roads closed after the deluge.
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Eight arrested after climate activists breach German airport
18 May 2024Police say the activists glued themselves to a runway, leading to around 60 flights being cancelled.
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France accuses Azerbaijan of meddling in New Caledonia on social media
18 May 2024France has accused Azerbaijan of flooding social media with what it said were misleading photos and videos targeting French police.
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CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in 2016
18 May 2024CCTV has emerged appearing to show rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs attacking singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016.
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Man behind hammer attack on Pelosi's husband jailed for 30 years
18 May 2024David DePape stood silently as he was sentenced and looked down at times.
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Trump heads to Minnesota to campaign on day off from hush money trial
18 May 2024Former President Donald Trump will head to Minnesota on a day off from his hush money trial for a Republican fundraiser Friday night in a traditionally Democratic state
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Boeing shareholders approve outgoing CEO's multimillion-dollar compensation
18 May 2024Boeing shareholders approved chief executive David Calhoun's multimillion-dollar compensation and was explained what the troubled aircraft maker is doing to improve the quality and safety of its…
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Coppola on 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets
18 May 2024Coppola sold a piece of his winery business to finance Megalopolis, a passion project the filmmaker has been pondering for decades.
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Tear gas, stun grenades used as rioters swarm New Caledonia airport runway
18 May 2024Police are warning that the military is authorised to use lethal weapons if the violence doesn't abate.
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Israel's army says three hostages' bodies recovered
18 May 2024Israeli forces say the bodies of three people killed on 7 October were found in a Hamas tunnel.
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Sir Paul McCartney first UK billionaire musician
18 May 2024The Sunday Times Rich List says the former Beatle boosted his wealth by $105m in the past year.
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NZers stuck in Nouméa feel 'abandoned' by their own country
17 May 2024With the airport closed and no staff at the consulate, New Zealanders are feeling like they've "just been left alone".
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Nouméa airport's reopening date not a guarantee Air NZ will fly
17 May 2024Even when airport reopens, Air NZ says it will only operate when it is safe for staff and customers to get there. Audio
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First aid shipment via temporary Gaza pier goes ashore
17 May 2024Around 500 tonnes of aid is expected to enter the Gaza Strip in the coming days.
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French police kill man trying to burn synagogue
17 May 2024The man was reportedly armed with a knife and an iron bar and was shot when he went towards the police.
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Instant noodles as stranded Kiwi's supplies dwindle in New Caledonia
17 May 2024The government is looking at all options for helping New Zealanders who want to get back home. Audio
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'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia
17 May 2024The number of police and gendarmes on the French-ruled island will rise to 2700 from 1700 by Friday evening.
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Artist responds as Gina Rinehart demands gallery take down portairt
17 May 2024"I paint the world as I see it," says Vincent Namatjira after reports the world's richest woman wants the painting removed from Australia's National Gallery.
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These are the world's highest-paid athletes
18 May 2024Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, but a new face has moved into second.
