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Pope finds fervent fans among Indonesia’s transgender community
New York Times: Trans women in Jakarta celebrate Pope Francis' visit.
Father of suspected US high school shooter arrested
Colin Gray faces charges linked to Apalachee High School shooting that killed four.
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in US federal tax case
Plea prevents airing of damaging personal details during election campaign.
Unmasking an alleged killer: 14yo school shooter pictured for first time, known to FBI
The FBI has revealed their previous callout about the young gunman.
You left me a heap of ruins, gang-raped wife tells alleged abusers
Gisele Pelicot, 72, confronts her abusers in court, revealing a decade of horrific abuse.
Wild boars terrorising tiny island face cull after boy’s genitals bitten
Beach-dwelling swine subject of a bitter row between authorities and environmentalists.
Australia news
Aussie brothers set fire to home while residents slept
The two men were jailed for the arson attack.
8yo girl's horror burns after knockoff Temu Oodie catches fire, melts her skin off
A mum has warned other parents after her daughter went up in flames.
Aussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZ
Tests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.
Police call for sightings of missing Australian tourist
Elizabeth Wielga is thought to have left her accommodation in Tongariro on August 30.
Bindi Irwin shares tribute to dad Steve on 18th anniversary of his death
'It is an honour to help continue the work you started.'
'Tsunami of pain': One mum's agony as son's killer jailed
Michael Bradley Small has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for murder.
UK news
Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby debate flying daughter 18,000km to see Oasis
'It's an Oasis concert in Manchester for goodness sake. Any mother would worry.'
The destinations charging extra fees for you to see them, like NZ
NZ has nearly tripled its tourist tax. It's not the only country that charges to visit it.
Latest from America
Father of suspected US high school shooter arrested
Colin Gray faces charges linked to Apalachee High School shooting that killed four.
An agonising dilemma: When obesity prevents a joint replacement
NY Times: Discrimination or safety? Doctors refusing to operate on those with high BMIs.
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in US federal tax case
Plea prevents airing of damaging personal details during election campaign.
Unmasking an alleged killer: 14yo school shooter pictured for first time, known to FBI
The FBI has revealed their previous callout about the young gunman.
How national security has transformed economic policy
Financial Times: Spy fears and dual-use technologies have eclipsed free market orthodoxy.
Asia news
The world's best places for sports fans
For those who love sport as much as travel, these are destinations for you.
Asia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs test
Upcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.
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Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.
Man sought after pouring hot coffee on infant
A man was caught on CCTV running away after a baby was doused with hot coffee in a Brisbane park. Video / Queensland Police Service
The Ineos Britannia challenge
Herald sports reporter Michael Burgess backgrounds the Ineos Britannia challenge from Barcelona. Video / NZ Herald
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