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Jerome Powell says the threat is a "pretext" aimed at putting further pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates.

One Battle After Another, Adolescence, and KPop Demon Hunters lead the pack as the first major awards show of the season unfolds.

The social media giant says it removed 330,000 users from Instagram, 173,000 from Facebook and 39,000 from Threads in December.

NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott was praised for bringing the 2024 stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping mall to an end.

It is not yet known how many have been injured.

The first major film and TV awards show of the season has started after the stars dazzled on the red carpet.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has expressed grave concern at reports protestors have been killed.

Ecuadoran police on Sunday found five human heads hung on display on a tourist beach.

Officers attached to Operation Shelter were called to Oxford Street about 10pm on Sunday following reports of suspicious behaviour.

The war's fourth winter could be its coldest and darkest days yet.

Winners of the first major awards of the seaon will be handed gifts worth nearly US$1 million.

The 83rd Golden Globes mark the start of the 2026 awards season. The show will be broadcast from its usual home in Beverly Hills, with comedian Nikki Glaser returning as host.

"These ICE agents are here for sport," one local said. "They're not here for immigration raids. They're here for sport."

The Israeli government has a formal policy of offering incentives to countries willing to open embassies in Jerusalem, including financial support.

The veteran British politician called Epstein "my best pal" and had advised him on seeking early jail release.

Protesters are demanding the removal of federal immigration authorities from their communities and justice for the slain Renee Good.

The US Pesident is seriously considering action as the death toll in Iran continues to rise.

The US president said "sounds good" to a suggestion US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Marco Rubio take over as Cuban president.

The rhythm guitarist helped guide the legendary American band through decades of change and success.

The massive turnout in Minneapolis despite a whipping, cold wind underscores how the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good has struck a chord.