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    Speculation 'cloud seeding' caused Dubai record rainfall refuted by experts blaming climate change
     18 April 2024
    Speculation swirled on social media that the weather technology was to blame for the largest ever rainfall Dubai has seen. But experts say the record rains were on a totally different scale to what seeding would produce.
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    Pianist Yuja Wang wore a heart rate monitor during a marathon Rachmaninov performance
    18 Apr: New York's famous Carnegie Hall tracked musician and audience heart rates during a live performance. The results show how in sync music can make us.... more
    Britain's foreign minister David Cameron says Israel has decided to retaliate against Iran
    18 Apr: Britain's foreign minister says it is clear that Israel is making a decision to act against Iran for its unprecedented strike on its territory.... more
    A woman's place is in the sumo ring
    18 Apr: An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men. A group of young female warriors wants to change that.... more
    Australians are having fewer babies – experts say it could have more consequences than we realise
    18 Apr: Artificial intelligence support workers could be in Australia's future if the fertility rate continues to stay the same.... more
    The Baltimore bridge collapsed three weeks ago. Here's the latest on the clean-up, the FBI operation, and a tale of survival
    17 Apr: It's been three weeks since Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed under the impact of a wayward cargo ship. In the midst of an FBI investigation, a remarkable story of survival has emerged.... more
    Underfunding of community legal centres crippling rehabilitation chances, making youth crime worse
    17 Apr: Funding limitations are resulting in young people spending more time in detention centres and watch houses, ensuring they "don’t have a proper chance at rehabilitation", according to the head of Queensland community legal centre.... more
    Astronomers detect Milky Way black hole with mass 33 times that of the Sun
    17 Apr: Astronomers have discovered the second-largest black hole known to be in the Milky Way, and it's located just 2,000 light-years from Earth.... more
    Julian Assange extradition edges closer after US promises not to seek death penalty
    17 Apr: Julian Assange's bid to avoid extradition to America is dealt a blow, as lawyers for the United States provide the assurances about his treatment that a London court had demanded.... more
    Spire collapses after fire breaks out at Copenhagen's 17th-century Old Stock Exchange
    16 Apr: A fire has broken out at Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital's best-known buildings, engulfing its spire which collapsed onto the roof in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     10 Apr: Nursing executives stood down pending investigation of 'potential financial irregularities' ++++++++++++++++++
     27 Mar: Women and girls sacrifice their education as climate change haunts the classroom +++++++++++++++++
     23 Mar: China's young people are applying for public service jobs in record numbers, but experts warn it may further slow down the economy +++++++++++++++
     08 Apr: A total solar eclipse will cross the US on April 8. Here's what time Australians can watch the solar eclipse live stream ++++++++++++++
     23 Mar: Princess Kate having preventative chemotherapy after cancer discovered during abdominal surgery +++++++++++++
     25 Mar: Double cancer diagnosis leaves Prince William left to steer royal family through crisis +++++++++++
     04 Apr: Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine, tsunami warnings lifted +++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      18 Apr: Black caps youngsters urged to step up against pakistan (RadioNZ)
      17 Apr: Why are concert tickets so expensive? (RadioNZ)
      17 Apr: Nasa says part of international space station crashed into florida home (RadioNZ)
      17 Apr: Flooding at dubai international airport, arriving flights diverted due to storm (RadioNZ)
      16 Apr: Rotary's first female world president: 'it gave me an opportunity to break down barriers' (RadioNZ)
      16 Apr: Stabbed tv presenter 'feeling much better' (BBCWorld)
      11 Apr: Netball new zealand to review trans-gender exemptions (RadioNZ)
      11 Apr: Distrust in elections, courts - democracy poll (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering has lauded netball's new send-off rule centered around player safety 13:27

    Entertainment:
    Bob Odenkirk's near-fatal heart attack happened on the 'Better Call Saul' medic's "first day" 13:10

    Environment:
    Speculation 'cloud seeding' caused Dubai record rainfall refuted by experts blaming climate change 13:07

    Law and Order:
    The Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children says a young woman killed in 2022 would probably still be alive if stalking was criminalised 13:07

    Auckland:
    Two unexplained deaths at a rural Auckland property this morning 12:57

    Entertainment:
    Kourtney Kardashian has paid tribute to her Aunt Karen Houghton almost a month after her death 12:40

    Entertainment:
    Brian Austin Green has learned to "pick [his] battles" as a co-parent 12:10

    Law and Order:
    A fourth person has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Damon O'Rourke in Palmerston North 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Darius Rucker believes Beyonce's new album is good for country music 11:40

    Hockey:
    One of New Zealand's most decorated Black Sticks has retired from international hockey - Olivia Merry exits as the all-time top goal scorer with 128 from 284 appearances 11:27

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