Four killed in New Zealand cyclone as clean-up begins
Cyclone Gabrielle cut off towns, washed away houses and left people stranded on on rooftops.
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Former US Vice President Pence to resist special counsel subpoena
Mike Pence has been called to testify in investigations looking into ex-President Donald Trump and the 2020 election.
West Papua rebels release photos of captured New Zealand pilot
Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage last week after landing his small commercial plane in the Papuan highlands.
US man pleads guilty to Tasering officer during January 6 attack
Daniel Rodriguez will be sentenced in May for his role in the attack that left officer Michael Fanone severely injured.
‘It’s an emergency’: Homelessness on the rise in Hong Kong
In one of the world’s most expensive cities, the number of people without a home to call their own is soaring.
Veteran US Senator Dianne Feinstein will not seek reelection
California's Feinstein, 89, says she intends to finish her term as several Democrats eye her open seat in 2024.
Colombians take to the streets in favour of healthcare reforms
Proposed reforms aim to expand healthcare access as part of President Gustavo Petro's agenda on poverty and inequality.
Argentinians drown in spiralling inflation at nearly 100%
The South American country, which has battled soaring prices for years, saw its annual inflation hit 98.8 percent.
US arrests four suspects linked to assassination of Haiti’s Moise
Officials say, while ex-President Jovenel Moise was killed in Port-au-Prince, plot against him was mostly planned in US.
Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on
NATO officials push for quick procurement of air defences for Ukraine as Russia eyes the skies for battlefield edge.
Ukraine confronts two enemies: Russia and corruption
While the US, EU and NATO have pledged to continue supporting Ukraine, worries remain over corruption in the country.
US says first missile missed unidentified aerial object on Sunday
US General Mark Milley says that difficult terrain has hampered efforts to recover debris from latest downed objects.
Earthquake aid reaches NW Syria via newly opened crossing
Eleven trucks carrying humanitarian assistance passed through the Bab al-Salam crossing, UN says.
China’s Xi conveys support for Iran during Raisi’s visit
Xi said China will continue to 'participate constructively' in talks to resume negotiations on Iran nuclear agreement.
‘Strongly opposed’: European powers denounce Israel settlements
Ministers from France, Germany, Italy and UK oppose the plan, saying it will increase tensions with the Palestinians.
Michigan governor calls for action after university shooting
Gretchen Whitmer decries 'uniquely American' problem of mass shootings as police identify suspect who killed three.
US inflation slows to 6.4% but price pressures remain
Govt's consumer price report shows inflationary pressures remain stubborn and are likely to fuel price spikes this year.
Former US envoy to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid
Haley is the second Republican after former President Donald Trump to announce bid to becomes party's candidate.
Ford to slash thousands of Europe jobs as it eyes electric future
US carmaker says job losses over next three years will include some 2,300 positions in Germany and 1,300 in the UK.
The dogs helping find earthquake survivors in Turkey
Trained rescue dogs are helping to find survivors buried underneath layers of concrete and otherwise undetectable.