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US scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough, increase power output
US scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December.
Donald Trump targets DC judge in 2020 election case
Trump targeted the federal judge assigned to the case charging him with seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election, as his lawyer argued that actions he took after his loss were just "asks".
Judge orders three of Newburgh Four released, over bomb plot
Three men convicted of plotting to blow up New York synagogues and shoot down planes have been ordered released from prison after a judge said they had been manipulated by the FBI.
North Korea shows off ballistic missiles, drones at night-time parade
A Chinese and Russian presence at a North Korean parade including UN-banned ballistic missiles is a shift from Beijing and Moscow's previous efforts to distance themselves from their neighbour's…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's endgame for NZ
Opinion - As the US Secretary of State and Australian PM visit, it seems inevitable that NZ's potential role in the AUKUS defence pact will be up for discussion in closed-door meetings, Geoffrey…
Trump Mar-a-Lago classified files case: Judge sets 20 May trial date
The high-profile case will begin with the election campaign in full swing.
Architect held in Long Island serial killer case
Police have been working for over a decade to solve the murders of 11 victims in Long Island.
US Supreme Court deals blow to LGBT rights in web designer case
In a blow to LGBT rights, the US Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled the constitutional right to free speech allows certain businesses to refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.
US activists rally a year after Supreme Court allowed abortion bans
Abortion rights supporters and opponents held duelling rallies across the US on the anniversary of a court decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had legalised the procedure nationwide.
Rapinoe and Morgan named for fourth World Cup
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan will play in their fourth Women's World Cup alongside a number of new faces in the USA side.
Two Megaupload executives sentenced to jail
The police say today's sentencing of two key figures in the Megaupload case reflects years of work by investigators in New Zealand and the United States.
Russia says US hacked thousands of Apple phones to spy
Russia says it has uncovered an American espionage operation made up of thousands of iPhones using sophisticated surveillance software.
Bank to pay $75m to settle lawsuit by Epstein accusers
Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit by women who say they were abused by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, and accused the German bank of facilitating his sex…
FBI hunting 'armed and dangerous' Texas shooting suspect
The suspect allegedly opened fire on his neighbours after they asked him to stop shooting because they were trying to put a baby to sleep.
2024 US election: Who has their hand up to run for president
Explainer: US President Joe Biden is expected to announce his campaign to seek re-election in 2024, Trump confirmed his bid last year, but who else might have their hat in the ring?
Sleeping elephant seals fall deep into the ocean
Researchers have found elephant seals falling asleep at sea and tumbling hundreds of metres deep in uncontrolled spirals.
US Supreme Court delays abortion pill access decision
Millions will soon lose access to mifepristone unless the conservative-dominated court acts.
Biden administration blames chaotic Afghan pull-out on Trump
US President Joe Biden's administration has blamed its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan on his predecessor, Donald Trump, in a new report.
Trump will not appear in court in handcuffs - lawyer
The former US president is to fly from Florida and turn himself in while surrounded by federal agents.
Two families dead trying to enter US from Canada, infant missing - police
Six bodies that police recovered on Thursday in a marshy area of the St Lawrence River in Quebec came from two families seeking clandestine entry into the US and an infant is still missing, Canadian…