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Death toll climbs to 4 in California's largest wildfire this season
Search teams have located two more bodies in an area scorched by a forest fire in northern California that is raging for a fifth day near the Oregon border, bringing the total death toll to four.
Myanmar executions: US urges China to condemn Myanmar
The US has urged China to increase pressure on Myanmar following the military junta's execution of four democracy activists.
Wanted: Boston-based te reo teacher
A Kiwi Harvard student currently studying in Boston is looking for a te reo teacher. Audio
Ardern in the US: Trade, tourism and talk shows
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's high-profile trip to the United States is coming to an end. The Detail asks, what's in it for New Zealand, what's in it for the US, and where to next for the… Audio
Ardern in the US: Trade, tourism and talk shows
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's high-profile trip to the United States is coming to an end. The Detail asks, what's in it for New Zealand, what's in it for the US, and where to next for the…
AudioCalifornia governor tests positive for Covid-19 following PM visit
California's Governor, who met with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in San Francisco yesterday, has tested positive for Covid-19.
Armed bystander kills shooter firing at party in West Virginia
A US woman has fatally shot a man who opened fire on a crowd of people with a semi-automatic rifle in Charleston, West Virginia.
'Everybody in this town owns guns' - Can things change?
Guns are part of everyday life in Uvalde, Texas, a Republican-leaning corner of the state where hunting is common and gun stores abound.
Amadea superyacht saga: Fiji wedged between US and Russia
Sanctions on Russian oligarchs is meant to cost them dearly, but in the case of the Amadea superyacht it's Fiji that is being forced to pay up.
Ghislaine Maxwell loses motion to toss US sex trafficking conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell has lost a bid to overturn her conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.
US diplomats to return to Ukraine, more assistance pledged
Washington's top diplomat and defence secretary both Kyiv on Sunday and announced a gradual return of US diplomats and the nomination of a new ambassador, officials said.
Aussie PM nixes claims appeal to Solomon Islands was bungled
Accusations the Australian government bungled a security relationship prior to the Solomon Islands signing a pact with China have been dismissed by the Australian PM.
Pakistan to call snap poll after move to remove PM
Pakistan's president has dissolved parliament - a step towards early elections - following an attempt to remove PM Imran Khan from office.
Sarah Palin announces run for US Congress
Sarah Palin, the republican vice presidential nominee in 2008, has announced she will campaign for Alaska's only seat in the US House of Representatives.
New York workers vote to form first US union at Amazon
Amazon.com workers have voted to form the first union at the second-largest US private employer, a victory adding to other recent labour activist successes.
Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars slap
Actor Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood's prestigious Academy, after slapping presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars, Variety reported. Video
Jury acquits only policeman charged in fatal Breonna Taylor raid
A US jury has acquitted a former detective of endangering people in a botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor in her home, clearing police of criminal liability.
Progress on Iran nuclear deal, but major issues remain -US official
Progress has been made in negotiations toward reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but tough problems remain, US official says.
Russian-American cyber security and geopolitical analyst
Kathryn speaks with Dmitri Alperovitch, a US-Russian cybersecurity specialist and geo-political analyst based in Washington DC. He says the West must tailor its sanctions to forestall economic… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
In US politics, President Joe Biden tries for diplomacy with Russia while former President Donald Trump faces legal challenges. Also Ron says Covid is easing but tensions over restrictions persist… Audio