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Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?
Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.
Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents
Armed gangs attacked a wealthy suburb of the capital, police say, as part of effort to bring down the government.
Palestinian Canadians condemn ‘betrayal’ of faltering Gaza visa scheme
Advocates call on Canada to apply pressure on Israel to get Palestinians approved for visas out of the Gaza Strip.
Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war
Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as 'irresponsible' by the West.
Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?
The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a 'coup'.
EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot
Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.
Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?
Donald Trump's support for 'recess appointments' fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.
Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers
Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.
More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN
Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.
Germany says ‘sabotage’ presumed in damaged Baltic Sea telecom cables
European nations say Russia deploying 'hybrid activities' against NATO and EU but haven't blamed Moscow for incidents.
President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters
President Zurabishvili demands re-election of pro-Russian government be annulled due to 'widespread violations'.
Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with pledge to ‘never submit’ to Russia
Kyiv warns against appeasement of Moscow; Russia insists victory coming, lowers threshold for use of nuclear weapons.
Are ATACMS missiles ‘too late’ for Ukrainian strikes on Russia?
Washington has reportedly allowed Ukraine to attack deep within Russia, a move that has provoked Putin.
US envoy Amos Hochstein says Israel-Hezbollah truce ‘within our grasp’
Top Biden administration official holds talks in Beirut hours after Israel strikes the centre of Lebanese capital.
Opposition’s Abdullahi wins presidential election in breakaway Somaliland
'Irro' took over 60 percent of the vote having pledged to push efforts to gain international recognition for the region.
Iran criticises EU shipping sanctions, denies sending missiles to Russia
Tehran says the European sanctions undermine Iranians' fundamental rights by targeting airlines and shipping.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef record highest coral deaths due to heat, storms
Up to 72 percent of coral found dead on 12 of 19 surveyed reefs in the north of the world's largest living structure.
More than 40,000 protest New Zealand Maori rights bill
Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society.