Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM
An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand.
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Ukraine retakes eight villages in two weeks
Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive appears to be making headway with eight villages recaptured in the past fortnight.
Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China relations
Both US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping said their talks showed 'progress' and a desire to stabilise relations.
Ukraine claims gains, says ‘biggest blow’ still to come
Ukraine is preparing its "biggest blow" as Kyiv claims to have recaptured eight villages from Russian forces.
Israeli troops kill five Palestinians in Jenin clashes
Israeli helicopter gunships have struck Palestinian militants amid a bid to rescue troops trapped in an hours-long firefight in Jenin.
International donors pledge $2.2 billion in Sudan aid
The UN has warned Sudan could radiate insecurity across the region without more financial aid for relief efforts hampered by ceasefire violations and looting.
Search for missing sub exploring Titanic continues
An air and sea search is under way for a missing OceanGate Expeditions submersible craft carrying five people to view the wreck of the Titanic.
Greek migrant boat death toll rises, suspects detained
Pakistani authorities have arrested 14 people over the sinking of a boat in the Mediterranean Sea as the confirmed death toll from the disaster rose to 81.
UK MPs vote to approve report Johnson misled parliament
A motion to approve a report that recommended sanctioning Boris Johnson for misleading parliament has passed by 354 votes to seven.
Blasts hit Kyiv amid African peace mission visit
The leaders of South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt have met Ukrainian defence ministry representatives in the capital Kyiv.
Militants kill 37, abduct six in raid on Ugandan school
At least 37 people have been killed and six others have been abducted in an attack on a school in western Uganda.
Sudan begins a ceasefire after two months of fighting
A three-day truce has started ahead of a pledging conference the UN and other nations will organise to raise funds to cover Sudan's humanitarian needs.
African leaders urge Putin to start talks with Ukraine
A delegation of African leaders has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin peace talks with Ukraine during a meeting in St Petersburg.
Blinken in China for rare trip amid frosty ties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has started two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing aimed at trying to cool exploding US-China tensions.
Blinken to meet Xi during pivotal China trip
There are hopes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will help facilitate a meeting with President Joe Biden.
NZ PM Hipkins to meet Chinese president Xi
A New Zealand delegation of political and business leaders will depart for China on Sunday, with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to meet with President Xi Jinping.
North Korea’s ballistic missiles land in Sea of Japan
Japan condemned North Korea after two ballistic missiles landed in the Sea of Japan less than an hour after Pyongyang warned of a response to military drills.
IAEA head visits Ukraine nuclear plant after dam breach
Rafael Grossi, chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has passed through a Russian checkpoint to reach the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.
Hope fades as Greece searches for shipwreck survivors
Authorities say it is still unclear how many migrants were on a boat that sank off Greece killing at least 78 people as the search for survivors continues.
Floods, cyclone put New Zealand in slender recession
New Zealand experienced a shallow recession after two quarters of negative GDP growth to March 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ.
Italy farewells Berlusconi on contested day of mourning
The Italian government's decision to honour former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi with a national day of mourning has sparked controversy.
IAEA chief delays Ukraine plant visit over security
International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi has delayed a planned visit to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station amid clashes in Ukraine's south.
At least 79 drown as migrant boat sinks off Greece
Hundreds of people are feared dead after an overloaded boat capsized and sank in open seas off Greece, killing at least 79 migrants.
US central bank Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged
The US central bank has kept interest rates unchanged in a decision that snaps a string of 10 consecutive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Man arrested after three found dead in Nottingham
A man has been arrested in the English city of Nottingham after three people were found dead in the city's streets, police say.
Putin says Ukraine hit dam, IAEA head visits Kyiv
International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi is set to visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant near where a huge river dam was destroyed last week.
More than 100 dead as boat capsizes in Nigeria
A boat carrying residents returning from a wedding has capsized in northern Nigeria killing more than 100 people.
Trump pleads not guilty in federal US documents case
Ex-US president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges, with a judge ruling he is not allowed to communicate with potential witnesses.
Eleven killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned a Russian missile strike on his hometown, which has killed at least 11 people.
Scotland’s Sturgeon proclaims innocence after arrest
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended her innocence after being arrested as part of a financial investigation into her party, the SNP.
Ukraine battles ongoing after counteroffensive gains
Ukraine says its troops have made advances on three villages in Donetsk: Blahodatne, Neskuchne and Makarivka.