Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial to be held in New York
The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, whose prosecution and conviction for rape and sex assault ignited the “MeToo” movement, kicks off this week. See why the appeals court ordered the new trial.
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Doomed helicopter missing one key piece of equipment
A helicopter carrying a family of five was missing a key piece of equipment, officials say, as fresh photos emerge. Warning: Graphic
Hamas releases footage showing Israeli-American hostage alive
Hamas has released a video showing hostage Edan Alexander alive and criticising Israel’s government. He was captured in October 2023 and turned 21 in captivity.
Smartphones excluded from China tariffs
President Donald Trump has excluded smartphones and some electronics from the tariffs he imposed on Chinese imports.
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NYC chopper had mechanical issue months before fatal crash
The helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River had a mechanical issue months before it broke apart midair and killed all six onboard, records reveal.
Plane explodes in fireball next to busy US road
Heart-stopping footage shows a plane engulfing a car in flames after crash landing next to a bustling street in Florida. Watch video.
Menendez brothers score major victory in bid for freedom
Erik and Lyle Menendez have scored a major victory in their bid for freedom after serving 30 years of their life sentences for the brutal shotgun murders of their parents in 1989.
‘No more changing clocks’: Trump vows to end daylight saving
It’s the issue that has long divided Australians and now US President Donald Trump is moving to permanently call time on daylight saving for America.
Meghan Markle to expand empire with high profile pals
The Duchess of Sussex has joined forces with comedian Amy Schumer, White Lotus star Connie Britton and former Meta bigwig Sheryl Sandberg for a huge new business venture.
Trump’s tariffs flip flop: Was it planned or accidental?
Was President Donald Trump’s carrot and stick approach a tactical move in a broader economic masterstroke? Or did even the billionaire businessman fail to fully comprehend the chaos?
Trump faces ‘insider trading’ scrutiny over tariffs pause
Donald Trump could face an investigation into insider trading over his tariff flip-flop, as stocks plunged and US levies on Chinese goods rose again.
Michelle Obama addresses Barack divorce rumours
The Obamas have remained quiet on speculation that their marriage was on the rocks – until now.
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