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Homeland Security chief criticises New York Mayor’s call to ‘abolish ICE’
Markwayne Mullin said Zohran Mamdani's comments were 'dangerous'.
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Execution of US military base shooter to be livestreamed, says Pentagon
Nidal Hasan's execution would be the first by the US military since 1961.
He was named as a Cornell safety monitor. She accused him of rape
New York Times: Jonathan Newell was listed as 'event monitor' on night of alleged assault.
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After botched US execution, Christa Pike walking, mentally ‘foggy’
The death row convict is walking around her hospital room, her lawyer says.
Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa’s Apollo programme, dead at 90
Her software overrode a faulty script three minutes before Apollo 11 landed.
Christa Pike ‘angry and confused’ after surviving execution attempt
The Tennessee inmate woke on Tuesday after two lethal injections failed to kill her.
US says Fiji-based Chinese Government employee bribed local officials
Zhao Fugang directs the Overseas Chinese Service Centre in Suva.
Trump’s retreat: From the Gulf to the UK, American forces pull back
New York Times: The Iran war has revealed enormous new US vulnerabilities.
Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support after botched execution
Christa Pike woke up and began talking after her lawyers believed she was brain dead.
Where will giant US Air Force planes fly over NZ next?
Flights over both main islands are planned for the massive military transport jets.
Trump plans to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
Trump did not say whether taxpayers would help fund the proposed retreat.
Putin tells Tehran he's ready to help mediate Middle East war – Iran state media
Russia and Iran have deepened military and trade ties during the Ukraine invasion.
Dolly Parton’s nephew ‘used barbed wire’ to evade legal summons
Bryan Seaver calls the restraining order a 'publicity stunt' and denies the claims.
Russia warns of ‘false’ information as second plague case reported
More than 90% of contacts have completed medical observation.
Massive US Air Force jets spotted flying low over New Zealand – here’s why
The jets will return to Hawaii on Sunday with two RNZAF NH90 helicopters.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard reportedly invited to ex-fiancé's funeral
Urker’s family reportedly have a ‘great relationship’ with Blanchard.
How NZ intelligence helped US police send child abuser to jail for 50 years
Two children were removed from further harm after the California operation.
'Against all odds': Christa Pike conscious, speaking after failed execution
Her lawyers describe her recovery as 'medically unprecedented'.
‘House of horrors’: US couple with 21 children charged with child abuse
They lived in a beautiful mansion. Inside, authorities say there was daily abuse.
War is forcing the world to reckon with geography’s power
New York Times: How chokepoints turned geography into economic power
'This is our year': Democrats weigh big bets as US midterm map opens up
New York Times: As "blue wave" talk grows, Democrats are making tough spending calls.
Why these 5 methods used in executions have stirred debate
New York Times: The US was among 17 countries to carry out the death penalty last year.
Iran plotted Ukraine-style drone attack on UK airbase, reveal US sources
The attack was meant to target American bombers and staff at RAF Fairford.
Trump suggests Iran should ‘take out’ Los Angeles in rally speech
The White House later denied that Trump made the claims, saying he was misinterpreted.
Trump approves firing squad for convicted US military base shooter
The shooter's 2009 attack killed 13 people and wounded more than two dozen.
FBI tears into Philadelphia home amid 'serial killer' probe linked to ex-NZ resident
Raymond Horsch's house is being linked to seven missing women.
How Cornell punished each of the 7 men accused of sexual assault
NYT: A detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexual assault.
They argued about Trump at a dog park. Then they pulled their guns
New York Times: What happened at the dog park is soon to be scrutinised by a judge.
Iran President declares peace talks with the US are ‘meaningless’
Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations usually concluded with the US launching attacks.