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Dawson's Creek actor James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis
4 Nov 2024In a statement provided to US media outlet People magazine, the 47-year-old said he had been "privately dealing with this diagnosis".
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How Trump is laying the groundwork to dispute the election results - again
4 Nov 2024The Republican has made repeated false claims in an effort to prime his supporters to falsely believe the election is not legitimate if he loses.
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In photos: The biggest moments of the US election campaign
4 Nov 2024The US presidential election campaign has been full of jaw-dropping moments - from assassination attempts to celebrity endorsements. Here's a look back.
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14 people killed by lightning strike in Uganda, police say
4 Nov 2024The group had gathered for prayers when lightning struck.
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Moldovan official accuses Russia of meddling in presidential runoff
4 Nov 2024Moldova's vote has been marred by meddling allegations with one candidate denying allegations he's a Trojan horse for Russia.
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Watch: Kamala Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live'
3 Nov 2024Kamala Harris' appearance on Saturday Night Live follows in the footsteps of past candidates, including Donald Trump himself.
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Docu-series explores legacy of Pacific musical heritage
4 Nov 2024Samoan-born composer Tau'ili'ili Alpha Maiava is on a journey to seven Pacific Islands to understand the origins of musical instruments that once flourished, and those that have become obsolete. Video
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US election won't be as close-run as polls suggest - analyst
3 Nov 2024Polls are not a true reflection of where the votes are headed, an expert says. Audio
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How America's strangest election in years unfolded - and what happens next
3 Nov 2024With just days left in the US election we look back at the whirlwind last few months, and what is next.
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Nation blocks all social media until after election
3 Nov 2024Restrictions were implemented in response to an illegal wiretapping scandal
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Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 211
3 Nov 2024At least 211 people have been killed and dozens are still unaccounted for in flash floods in Spain after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia.
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What can the US teach NZ about gun control? More than you might expect
25 Oct 2024By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato professor of law* The current inquest into the worshippers killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks has been examining gun laws at the time of...
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As it happened: US candidates in race to the finish line
3 Nov 2024For the fourth day in a row, both US presidential candidates are in the same state as polls remain on a knife edge.
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'Stark difference' in climate issues if Trump wins election - NZ expert
3 Nov 2024The Republican candidate is "so unpredictable" and doesn't make decisions "based on strong facts or science", an international relations expert says.
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200 military personnel kidnapped as base seized in Bolivia
3 Nov 2024More than 200 military personnel have been taken hostage, and are being held by an armed group that invaded a military post in Bolivia.
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Why 7 states could decide who wins the US presidential election
3 Nov 2024What is a battleground state, and why is their vote so important?
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The Diplomat is back, here's what you need to know
3 Nov 2024The first season of The Diplomat was a smash hit - and with the US presidential election around the corner, it's never been a better time to watch. Video
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Kemi Badenoch becomes new leader of UK Conservatives
3 Nov 2024The first Black woman leader of a major political party in Britain says the Conservatives must return to their traditional ideas.
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22 tonnes of cheddar missing after London's 'great cheese heist'
2 Nov 2024"It seems like a really weird thing to nick," Jamie Oliver says, as truckloads of cheese seemingly vanish into thin air.
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Corin Dann in US: All eyes on 'blue wall' in final days of campaign
2 Nov 2024Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are turning their attention to the key states and are likely to remain there in the lead-up to election day, says RNZ's Corin Dann.
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World's largest captive crocodile dies in Australia
2 Nov 2024Cassius - thought to be more than 110 years old - will be "deeply missed", zoo says.
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Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory
2 Nov 2024Democrats are readying a rapid-fire response to flood the airwaves with calls for calm with vote-counting should Donald Trump try to prematurely claim election victory, as he did in 2020.
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The squirrel who became a star - and his tragic ending
2 Nov 2024With 537,000 followers on Instagram, the domesticated black squirrel had fans around the world who delighted in his exploits.
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EU probes shopping app Temu over illegal products
1 Nov 2024Chinese online retailer Temu will be investigated over concerns the site is doing too little to stop the sale of illegal products, in an investigation that could lead to large fines.
