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    Stampede at Indian railway station kills Maha Kumbh festival pilgrims
     16 February 2025
    People trying to board a train bound for the Hindu Maha Kumbh festival are caught in a crowd crush, which leaves many pilgrims dead.
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    School bullying inquiry hears Catholic Education Tasmania denies leadership roles to staff based on sexual orientation and relationship status
    16 Feb: Catholic Education Tasmania told a parliamentary inquiry that someone in a gay or de facto relationship would not be promoted to senior leadership positions within its schools. Equality Tasmania is concerned that it breaches state anti-discrimination laws.... more
    Freed Israeli hostage learns daughter's name, as released Palestinians burn shirts
    16 Feb: There are emotional reunions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, following the sixth round of hostage and prisoner releases under the Gaza ceasefire deal.... more
    Miss Pacific Islands beauty pageant saga sees police 'investigating fraud' after week of drama
    16 Feb: The Miss Pacific Islands pageant is supposed to celebrate culture and togetherness. But this week it has been defined by allegations of fraud, bullying and lies.... more
    Christian pastor denied burial as attacks on religious minorities rise in India
    16 Feb: For three weeks, the body of Pastor Subhash Baghel languished in a morgue, his burial blocked by local Hindu tribal groups refusing to allow him to be laid to rest in his own village.... more
    Elon Musk's DOGE agency is at the centre of controversy in the US. So what is it?
    16 Feb: There has been an escalation in the legal battles over billionaire Elon Musk's new US government efficiency agency. Here's what we know about DOGE.... more
    Drone attack on Chernobyl nuclear plant casts shadow over peace prospects
    15 Feb: A drone armed with an explosive warhead pierced the radiation containment shell over Chernobyl's melted-down nuclear reactor early on Friday morning, causing a small fire but major concerns.... more
    'Energy prices could and should be lower', but are retailers profiteering?
    15 Feb: As Australia's biggest energy generators and retailers, AGL and Origin report their profit results. There are now calls for more to be done to reduce electricity and gas prices.... more
    Civil lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of rape dropped
    15 Feb: Jay-Z said in a statement that today was a victory and "the trauma that my wife, my children, my loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed."... more
    Shein returns to India after being banned in 2020. Some consumers are excited, but others are worried
    15 Feb: Chinese fast fashion app Shein has relaunched in India almost five years after it was banned — some say it's a worrying move.... more

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Stampede at Indian railway station kills Maha Kumbh festival pilgrims 18:46

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person has serious injuries after a crash which has closed State Highway 2 at Tutira in Hawke's Bay 18:36

    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson believes Joe Schmidt won't be lost to Australian rugby when he steps down as head coach at the end of the Rugby Championship 18:06

    Environment:
    A temporary relief station is now operating for people affected by a fire on the third floor of a multi-storey building in Wellington's Willis Street 17:46

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple believes winning tonight's A-League clash against the Glory in Perth is vital for their play-off hopes 17:46

    Rugby League:
    Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris believes the All-Stars teams should always be at full strength 17:36

    Cricket:
    Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson believes the openers are a point of contention in New Zealand's ODI side heading into the Champions Trophy this week 16:56

    Politics:
    School bullying inquiry hears Catholic Education Tasmania denies leadership roles to staff based on sexual orientation and relationship status 16:46

    Law and Order:
    Labour's Leader has labelled anti-LGBTQ protests 'pathetic' 16:26

    Cricket:
    Taranaki has enjoyed its first successful defence of cricket's Hawke Cup since 1995 16:06

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