New York’s New Year’s celebrations

New York revellers have braved the freezing temperatures to celebrate the beginning of 2018 at Times Square.

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Lotto company’s $25.1 million screw-up

A COMPUTER glitch could see a lottery company forced to pay out $19.6 million ($A25.1 million) in prize money after duplicate winning tickets were generated for two hours.

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New York rings in 2018 in Times Square

New York brave the cold to witness the iconic Time Square ball drop to ring in 2018

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China’s next big space mission

THIS year, China plans to boldly go where no superpower has previously been before — the far side of the moon.

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The biggest booze myths busted

AS WE nurse our wounds from one of the biggest nights out of the year, it’s time to get real about some common booze myths.

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Twelve people dead in light plane crash in Costa Rica

Several members of the same family are among 10 US tourists who have died in a plane crash in Costa Rica that also killed the local pilot and co-pilot, the country's civil aviation authority said late Sunday.

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New Year’s celebrations around the world

As Australia settles into 2018, the rest of the world has begun celebrating the New Year with their fireworks displays.

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Our stunning role in Trump scandal

SOMETHING astonishing happened yesterday.

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Meghan’s resolutions she can’t keep

MEGHAN Markle has trouble keeping any New Year resolution she tries to make.

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New Year’s celebrations around the world

As Australia settles into 2018, the rest of the world has begun celebrating the New Year with their fireworks displays.

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North Korea now has full nuclear arsenal: Kim Jong-un

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has told state media his country possesses a nuclear arsenal capable of hitting the entire US mainland. The North Korean dictator says the US will now 'never start a war' now his country is a nuclear power. His claims have yet to be verified. More to come.

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Lorde targeted in scathing ad

A FULL-PAGE advertisement has been taken out in The Washington Post calling Kiwi musician Lorde a bigot and accusing New Zealand of prejudice against Israel.

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Plane burst into flames after takeoff

TEN American tourists flying from a vacation hotspot on Costa Rica’s tropical Pacific coast died when the small plane they had just boarded crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff, officials in the country said.

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Kim’s defiant New Year’s threat

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un claims to have a “nuclear launch button on his desk”.

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Fighter pilot reveals UFO encounter

AN AMERICAN pilot who claims to have chased an alien aircraft has warned world leaders to take UFO sightings seriously.

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Donald Trump speaks on Iran

President Donald Trump says "Oppressive regimes cannot endure forever" as he speaks on Iran. Video: Twitter, @realDonaldTrump

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Dame Patsy Reddy uses New Year message to promote women’s rights

Today, the country's Governor General has used her traditional New Years message to celebrate what New Zealand has done for Women's rights but Dame Patsy Reddy says more needs to be done for true equality.

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Denver gunman was known to authorities

Police in Colorado say seven people, including five officers, have been shot while responding to an emergency call.

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Iran erupts with violence again

IRAN’S President Hassan Rouhani said that government bodies must provide “space for criticism” as he sought to head off days of unrest, but also warned protesters that violence was unacceptable.

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US ‘closer to war than ever before’

THE United States is now closer than it has ever been to a nuclear war with North Korea, a former top US military officer has warned, saying he saw little prospect of a diplomatic solution.

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Five police officers shot in Colorado disturbance

Police in Colorado say seven people, including five officers, have been shot while responding to an emergency call.

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Florida cops selfie posted during Irma goes viral

Gainesville police officers have thousands of fans after posting photos to Facebook during Hurricane Irma. The cops plan on using their newfound fame to help with relief efforts in the Sunshine State.

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Colorado deputy killed responding to domestic disturbance

FIVE police officers were shot and one died after they responded to a domestic violence incident in the United States. Two civilians were also wounded in the brutal standoff.

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Man found with weapons arsenal in Houston hotel

Police discover guns and ammunition at a downtown Hyatt Hotel in Houston, Texas, USA.

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Armed police to descend upon London’s NYE celebrations

Thousands of armed police will be on duty in London with security placed as a top priority ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Two dead in Iran protests

The Iranian President insisted his people are free to demonstrate in his first comments since two people were killed in anti-government protests - as long as it does not lead to violence.

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New York continues preparations ahead of coldest NYE

preparations are also still underway in New York City as revellers get ready to 'celebrate big' in the big apple. Those heading to New York's Times Square have been warned to brace for what could be one of the coldest New Year's Eve ball drops.

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