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New Zealand PM Luxon unmoved over Smokefree backlash
Ben McKay • 31m ago
NZ's Smokefree 2025 had sought to stop the sale of cigarettes to anyone born from 2009 onwards. (AP PHOTO)
Israel, Hamas due to release more people amid truce
Nidal Al-Mughrabi, Mohammemd Salem and Henriette Chacar • 1hr ago
The chief of the Israeli armed forces says now is the time to bolster the army's readiness. (AP PHOTO)
Hawkish RBNZ warns Kiwis off cash rate cuts until 2025
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
"Interest rates are restricting spending in the economy," RBNZ governor Adrian Orr says. (AP PHOTO)
US congressman Santos faces House move to oust him
Moira Warburton and Makini Brice • 2hrs ago
US Republican congressman George Santos has refused to resign and expects to be expelled. (AP PHOTO)
UN official hopes for improved Aust debate on Mideast
Ben McKay • 2hrs ago
The UN's Francesca Albanese said she encountered "misinformed" questioning while in Australia. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Amazon launches Q, its AI-powered business chatbot
Amazon says its new business chatbot Q can help employees with tasks like generating blog posts. (AP PHOTO)
North Korea says its satellite photographed White House
Josh Smith and Hyonhee Shin
North Korea last week successfully launched its first reconnaissance satellite, the Malligyong-1. (AP PHOTO)
Four dead in southern Poland mine accident
Alan Charlish and Karol Badohal
Four people are dead after a mine accident in southern Poland. (EPA PHOTO)
Dignitaries gather for Rosalynn Carter memorial service
Bill Barrow
A tribute service has marked the second day of a schedule of public events honouring Rosalynn Carter (AP PHOTO)
Pope cancels COP28 trip because of health issues
The Vatican says doctors have asked Pope Francis not to make a trip to the United Arab Emirates. (AP PHOTO)

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