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US issues sanctions on family, associates of Venezuela's Maduro
The US has imposed sanctions on people surrounding the Venezuela president, as it continues to pressure the country.
UK author Walliams dropped by publisher after allegations
Publisher HarperCollins says it will no longer publish the British children's author, after an internal investigation of complaints from a staff member.
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President Trump has ordered the suspension of the green card lottery, which allows up to 50 thousand people into the US through a random selection process. Audio
Rome to charge visitors for access to Trevi Fountain
Paid tickets will also be needed to visit five other sites, the city's mayor announced.
What NZ-born journalist Peter Arnett asked Osama bin Laden
The veteran war correspondent died this week, aged 91.
What we know about the hours before and after Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths
Speculation has been rife over what could have led someone to murder the beloved Hollywood director and his other half, a charismatic photographer and producer.
Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin
Speaking during his annual end-of-year news conference, the Russian president said his country would not attack others, as long as it was treated "with respect".
Man resembling Bondi shooting accused caught on Philippines CCTV
Authorities continue to investigate the movements of Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid Akram, in the lead-up to the attack.
Trump administration suspends US green card lottery
US homeland security chief Kristi Noem suspended a green card lottery, saying it was used by the suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University.
Seven men detained in dramatic Sydney arrest released, police say
The men were arrested after tactical police rammed a car in Liverpool on Thursday.
EU reaches $182 billion deal on Ukraine funding, won’t use frozen Russian assets for now
Germany's chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the deal.
Suspected Brown University shooter found dead
Two students were killed and at least eight were wounded in the attack on Saturday.
Seven men arrested in Sydney have ideological links to Bondi gunmen, police say
Footage showed seven handcuffed men as heavily armed police and riot squad officers stood behind them.
Uh oh, my child just discovered the truth about Santa
What happens when the penny drops?
Swastika and offensive words graffitied onto Brisbane mosque
The first Muslim politician elected to Queensland parliament has condemned the act in a post on social media.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 December
Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure… Audio
New Jeffrey Epstein photos include Noam Chomsky and Bill Gates
Democrats have released more photos from the sex offender's estate.
Sixteen remain critical following Bondi attack
Sixteen people remain in hospital across Sydney following the Bondi Beach attack. RNZ's Charlotte Cook reports from Sydney. Audio
European leaders meet to discuss using frozen Russian assets
European Union leaders are meeting to discuss using frozen Russian assets to fund a loan to help Ukraine's war effort. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann from Brussels. Audio
French court jails doctor for life for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Frederic Pechier, 53, worked as an anaesthetist in two clinics, where patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances between 2008 and 2017.