New Zealand’s Luxon apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand prime minister says government must take responsibility for 'horrific' abuse of some 200,000 people in care.
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In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track
Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away visitors.
Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration?
Donald Trump is naming advisers and political allies to key roles in his incoming administration. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
The Tesla CEO, Trump's most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition.
At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from attacks.
ICC seeks external probe into misconduct claims against chief prosecutor
Karim Khan denies allegations of sexual misconduct and says he will continue his duties.
Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti
The main international airport in Haiti's capital is closed after the plane is diverted to the Dominican Republic.
Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29
John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree carbon market rules, and Taliban in attendance on first day of summit.
Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation
Israel's Finance Minister Smotrich hopes US President-elect Trump will support plan to annex occupied West Bank in 2025.
Wildfires spread in New York, New Jersey, prompting health advisories
The blaze kills one parks employee and prompts air quality alerts. Meanwhile California wildfire semi-contained.
US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress
Republicans inch towards winning the House after securing Senate majority in boost to Trump's legislative agenda.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine up against 50,000-strong force in Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into the Russian border region in August.
Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump
Experts tell Al Jazeera to expect pressure to buy more US weapons, a trade dispute, and possibly a trade war.
Israel sees ‘progress’ in ceasefire talks with Lebanon, but no deal yet
Israeli foreign minister's remarks come a day after its defence minister claimed his country had defeated Hezbollah.
COP29 Azerbaijan: What’s at stake at the 2024 global climate summit?
The UN climate summit kicks off in Baku as activists such as Greta Thunberg label the event a 'greenwash conference'.
Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election
Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam looks set to take over the post of prime minister for a third time.
‘Children constantly coughing’: Pakistan’s record smog forces people home
Punjab province has banned entry to parks, zoos and other public spaces to protect the public from polluted air.
Japan’s PM Ishiba survives parliament vote, to lead minority government
Japanese lawmakers vote for Ishiba to stay PM, leading a minority government amid economic woes and security challenges.
Earthquake rocks Cuba as residents struggle to recover from recent storms
Officials say efforts to assess damage are under way after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Cuba.
Haiti’s transitional council moves to replace PM in contentious move
Council sets out to replace interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, marking more political turmoil and instability.