World Politics
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
The Philippines and China traded accusations over a collision of their vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resigns in shock announcement
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced she is stepping down as leader and leaving politics for good.
University of Pennsylvania head quits after public backlash to her antisemitism comments
Elizabeth Magill, president of the University of Pennsylvania, refused to say whether students who called for the genocide of Jews would be punished at a Congressional hearing.
Democrats, Biden campaign condemn blocking of emergency abortion for Texas woman
Top Democratic leaders and advocacy groups in the US have condemned the Texas Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block a pregnant woman from obtaining an emergency abortion.
Family unable to collect a top human rights prize honouring their daughter Mahsa Amini
The family were banned from flying to France to collect the prize, despite having valid visas. Amini's death sparked protests around the world for her own protest over Iran's hijab wearing rules.
Macron accused of betraying French Republic after participation in Jewish ceremony
The French President participated in the lighting of a Hanukkah candle inside his official residence, leading to denouncement by both left and right politicians.
Gag order on Trump upheld by US appeals court
A three-judge panel kept most of the restrictions imposed by the original order barring Trump from assailing prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses in a federal criminal case that accuses…
Damien O'Connor steps outside Labour policy in calling Israel's actions 'genocide'
Labour's leader says O'Connor is "incredibly passionate" about the issue but party policy is that relevant international bodies will determine whether Israel's actions are lawful.
Australia signs security agreement with Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and counterpart James Marape say the agreement shows the closeness of the two nations.
Russian Ambassador expulsion on hold: Government 'seeking advice'
The government is considering advice about whether to expel Russia's ambassador, the prime minister says, softening his previous position.
Gaza ceasefire debate: Opposition pleas for stronger statement largely rejected
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has continued with National's approach in calling for "steps towards" a ceasefire, saying that must be in place before a ceasefire can begin.
NZ approach to cutting emissions criticised by climate researchers
New Zealand will need to spend billions on projects cutting emissions in other countries to make up for what the Climate Change Commission says was a late start to cutting greenhouse gases at home.
UK moves to slash 'far too high' immigration
The UK government has introduced measures it promised would deliver the biggest-ever cut in net migration.
New Zealand residents escape Gaza, Peters says
Five New Zealand permanent residents have escaped Gaza through the Rafah crossing overnight, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says.
More than 100 countries sign up to new major energy pledge
More than 100 countries at UN climate talks in Dubai have promised to treble world renewable energy use by 2030.
Muslim American leaders want a new 2024 president candidate
Muslim American leaders have vowed to mobilize their communities against President Joe Biden's reelection over his support of Israel's war in Gaza, but they have yet to settle on an alternative 2024…
US court says Trump must face lawsuits over US Capitol attack
A US appeals court has ruled Donald Trump must face civil lawsuits over his role in the attack on the Capitol by his supporters,
'To hell with this place': George Santos expelled from US House
He was the first to be kicked out without having fought for the Confederacy or being convicted of a crime.
Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza conflict cloud COP28 climate summit
UN Secretary General António Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit on Friday to plan for a future without fossil fuels.
Activists call on NZ govt to do more for West Papua
"Journalist can't go to West Papua, it's part of the fact that New Zealanders are blind to the fact that there are thousands of displaced people with no international help and New Zealand stays quiet…