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Haka erupts in New Zealand parliament over controversial bill

Haka erupts in New Zealand parliament over controversial bill

NZ MPs disrupted debate on Treaty Principles Bill with haka. Māori MP suspended. Bill advances, despite PM calling it "divisive". Tensions high.

New route to Europe from Sydney with arrival of new airline

New route to Europe from Sydney with arrival of new airline

Turkish Airlines launched Sydney-Istanbul route (4 weekly flights), adding 68k+ seats, $53M to tourism, & 290 jobs. First flight landed today.

Conor McGregor must pay $400k to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules

Conor McGregor must pay $400k to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules

Irish court ruled McGregor liable for assault & rape, awarding €250k. Victim cited trauma; McGregor denies, plans appeal. Jury found for her.

Who is Liang Wenfeng, the founder of AI company DeepSeek?

Who is Liang Wenfeng, the founder of AI company DeepSeek?

Liang Wenfeng, a low-profile Chinese entrepreneur, leads DeepSeek's AI revolution, challenging US dominance with its cost-effective, open-source models.

Japan vows to prioritise Australia over its own navy with new Mogami warships

Japan vows to prioritise Australia over its own navy with new Mogami warships

Japan offers Australia first upgraded "Mogami" frigates over its own, if bid wins. Australia evaluating Japanese & German designs for fleet replacement.

Bodies, clothes, bags lie on ground after deadly stampede at mass Hindu gathering in India

Bodies, clothes, bags lie on ground after deadly stampede at mass Hindu gathering in India

Deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela left nearly 40 dead. Crowds surged towards holy rivers; witnesses describe chaos. Festival draws millions.