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A number of world leaders applaud as US President Donald Trump, centre, holds a signing founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026..

Why many US allies aren’t buying into Trump’s Board of Peace

The new peace board was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire, but it has morphed into something far more ambitious.

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Despite his retreat on Greenland, Donald Trump’s erratic displays at Davos have rattled many European leaders already grappling with Russia’s new ambitions.
The United States says it has no plans to rejoin the World Health Organisation. (AP PHOTO)

US officially withdraws from World Health Organisation

The US says it plans to work directly with other countries - rather than the World Health Organisation - on disease surveillance and other health priorities.

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Police say as many as nine people may still be missing, including children. (Cameron Avery/AAP PHOTOS)

NZ continues search for campground landslide victims

While search-and-rescue teams continue to search for victims of a landslide in New Zealand, there has been no progress in finding missing people.

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Harry names William and Catherine in lawsuit

Prince Harry has mentioned his estranged brother Prince William and wife Catherine in his ongoing legal battle.

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A woman is suing a Florida IVF clinic after she gave birth to a baby girl that is not genetically related to her or her husband.

Woman gives birth to baby that’s not hers in IVF blunder

A woman is suing a Florida IVF clinic after she gave birth to a baby girl that is not genetically related to her or her husband.

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The landslide followed the highest recorded 24-hour rainfall for Mt Maunganui, a NZ tourist hotspot. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Two dead, more casualties feared in horror NZ landslips

At least two people have died after record rainfall and flooding caused landslips on New Zealand's North Island.

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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has praised Canadian PM Mark Carney for his speech in Davos.

‘Powerful point’: Chalmers lauds Canadian PM’s Trump attack

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hailed a speech by Canada’s Prime Minister denouncing Donald Trump’s attacks on the global rules-based order as a ‘stunning’ and ‘thoughtful’ contribution.

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A woman has been found guilty of a string of offences after the kept a woman captive for 25 years.
Unruly passenger throws food after getting kicked off plane

WATCH: Jealous man throws food as he’s kicked off plane

One man’s food-throwing meltdown has been caught on camera after he allegedly became enraged over his wife supposedly flirting with another man. 

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Several people are missing after landslides struck New Zealand.

‘Insane’: Young girl among missing in horror NZ landslides

Several people, including a young girl, are missing after landslides struck New Zealand’s North Island on Thursday. 

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NATO boss Mark Rutte and US President Donald Trump.

Europe gets reprieve on Greenland but there’s still danger

LATIKA M BOURKE: Europe’s reprieve is well-earned. And while it is one that should never have even needed to be granted in the first place, there is a danger that Europeans will take the wrong lesson.

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President Donald Trump is visible on a video monitor as he addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Trump’s Greenland deal said to involve small tracts of land

US President Trump said on social media that he had reached a framework agreement over the future of the Danish territory.

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Barron Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, has been credited with saving the life of a female friend

Barron Trump ‘saved life’ of woman allegedly beaten by ex

Barron Trump, the son of the US President, has been credited with saving the life of a female friend after she was allegedly attacked. 

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The Clintons say they are being being targeted for politically partisan reasons (AP PHOTO)

Contempt threats against Clintons over Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton could face criminal charges for refusing to comply with a subpoena to testify in the congressional Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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