NEW ZEALAND Mystery surrounds return of missing family

Seventeen days of hell for a small north island community in New Zealand came to an end today, when a father and his three children..... missing for almost three weeks..... were found safe and well

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Australia – Infections soar after Grand Final weekend.

The Australian state of Victoria has recorded 1438 new covid infections and five deaths in the last 24 hrs, more than double the numbers reported yesterday.

The record spike is being put down to Australian football fans who gathered against covid mandate regulations, to watch the games grand final over the long weekend.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Kishida to become Japan's next prime minister and lead post-Covid recovery

Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, is set to become Japan's next prime minister after being elected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He faces the challenge of rebuilding Japan's economy as the country exits from a Covid state of emergency.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Britney Spears father suspended as conservator

Britney Spears' father has been suspended as conservator of her estate, following allegations by the 39-year-old pop star that he abused his position.

The controversial guardianship arrangement sparked the Free Britney movement, whose supporters gathered outside the courthouse in Los Angeles.

Ira Spitzer has more from California

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A mixed close on Wall Street as 10-year Treasury yield remains in focus

It was a mixed day of trading for the U.S. markets Wednesday as the
10-year Treasury yield continues to dominate focus.

And investors also reacted to fresh comments from the Chair of the
Federal Reserve.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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'ISIS RAID' LEAVES FIVE DEAD IN SUDAN

The Sudanese government says five intelligence officers have been killed in a raid on a suspected Islamic State group cell in the capital Khartoum.

Naba Mohiedeen has more from Khartoum.

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U.S. officials declare 23 species extinct due to human-led causes

Another 23 species, including one of the world's biggest woodpeckers, have been declared extinct by US officials. Scientists are warning of an "extinction crisis" with flora and fauna now disappearing at 1,000 times the historical rate. FSN correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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North Korea tests hypersonic missile

North Korea has announced it has successfully tested a hypersonic missile.

Addressing the United Nations this week the country's UN ambassador
blamed US and South Korea for hostile policies in the region.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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TOP CYBER SECURITY CEO ARRESTED FOR TREASON

The chief executive of a top Russian cyber security company has been arrested by Russian authorities on suspicion of state treason.

According to state media, founder of Group IB Ilya Sachkov, denies the charges against him — and in a statement his company said it was sure he was not guilty of the allegations.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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​#FreeBritney could become a reality

Britney Spears could get the freedom she has been seeking, as an LA judge takes up the conservatorship that has ruled her life for the past 13 years.

Both the superstar singer and her father, Jamie, have petitioned the court to end his role as her guardian.

Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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YouTube bans all anti-vaccine content

YouTube has announced it is banning anti-vaccine activists.

The site will also block all anti-vaccine content.

Sarah Walton reports

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EU and US to discuss microchips shortage in inaugural Trade and Technology Council

Transatlantic talks between the US and EU are due to take place in Pittsburgh. 

The two sides will use the first Trade and Technology Council meeting to try to shore up defences against a rising China —

— with a focus on the semiconductor chip shortage. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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UK PETROL CRISIS 'IMPROVING'

Britain's army is ready to begin making fuel deliveries by the end of the week if necessary.

The government, however, says the petrol crisis is 'stabilising' and 'improving'.

Panic-buying of petrol was sparked by reports a shortage of tanker drivers had meant the closure of a handful of forecourts.

The opposition Labour Party says the government is leading the country from 'crisis to crisis', with hundreds of petrol stations now out of fuel.

These drivers in Kent are sceptical of claims the situation is getting better.

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Turkey's President Erdogan to talk missiles, Syria, Azerbaijan with Russia's President Putin

Turkey's President Recyip Erdogan is meeting Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Sochi — the first time an in-person meeting has taken place between the two leaders since the beginning of the pandemic.

The presidents are expected to discuss Turkey's purchase of a Russian-made anti-aircraft missile system.

But in doing so President Erdogan risks the wrath of the US, which could trigger new sanctions against Turkey.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Despite election setback, Armin Laschet to lead coalition talks

Coalition negotiations remain underway in Germany, after elections over the weekend delivered a close result for the two main parties. 

Recriminations have already begun inside Angela Merkel's conservative CDU party, with her successor Armin Laschet, failing to attract the same level of voter support as the outgoing chancellor. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India's daily COVID-19 infections dip to their lowest since March

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India's daily COVID-19 cases have fallen to their lowest in nearly 8 months.

The country has reported under 20,000 daily infections for two consecutive days now.

But with the festive season just weeks away, authorities are urging caution.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Japan’s ruling party votes for next PM

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is voting for a new leader, who is set to become the country's next prime minister. None of the four candidates are predicted to secure a majority in the first round of voting, which will trigger a run-election.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Australia – Covid disaster payment to be axed as vaccination rates reach 80%

Australian welfare groups are worried more people will be driven into poverty when Covid Disaster Payments come to an end.

The benefit will be scrapped once each state and territory hits a full vaccination rate of 80 per cent for people over 16.

Shaun Bindley reports

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Two teenagers in Hong Kong group facing National Security charges

Hong Kong police have charged seven people, including two teenagers, with national security offences. Local media reports say the seven belong to a pro-independence group at the center of an investigation into an alleged bomb plot.

Richard Kimber reports.

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US stocks fall as Treasury yields rise

The U.S. markets posted heavy losses Tuesday as Treasury yields rose
to the highest level seen in around three months.

And those fears over a possible government shutdown also weighed on
investor sentiment.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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