World Politics
France gets youngest PM
The 34-year-old Gabriel Attal is promising to be bold and act fast to help the middle class weather the cost of living.
Bangladesh PM secures fourth term as opposition boycott election
Sheikh Hasina wins fourth straight term in election marred by low turnout and opposition boycott.
US Secretary of State meets Arab leaders in diplomatic push over Gaza war
Antony Blinken said countries were interested in pursuing normalisation of relations with Israel - if there was a clear path toward a Palestinian state.
Australia puts monarchy referendum on ice
The longstanding policy of Australia's Prime Minister is now "not a priority" .
US opposed to 'forcible displacement' of Palestinians: Blinken
The US Secretary of State is in the Middle East, gathering Arab states' views on the future of Gaza before taking those positions to Israel.
On anniversary of siege, Trump calls those charged in 6 January attack 'hostages'
Donald Trump has downplayed his role in the siege of the US Capitol on the third anniversary of the attack, arguing that those prosecuted for storming the building should be freed.
Biden slams Trump for Capitol riot in 2024 campaign speech
In his first campaign speech of 2024, President Joe Biden cast his likely election opponent, Donald Trump, as a fundamental threat to American democracy.
Iraq prepares to remove US-led coalition's mission amid fatal strike
The Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the US-led international military coalition from the country, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office said on Friday.
Winston Peters speaks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about a range of topics, including conflicts overseas.
Joining allies against Red Sea attacks is important - Collins
The Minister of Defence says it was important to join in condemning attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea because New Zealand is so dependent on supply lines.
Israel outlines its plans for Gaza after war
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has outlined proposals for the future governance of Gaza once the war between Israel and Hamas is over.
NZ joins call for end to Red Sea attacks on container ships
New Zealand and 11 other countries have are calling for an immediate end to attacks on container ships in the Red Sea.
Trump challenges decision to bar him from state's primary ballot
Donald Trump has appealed a decision disqualifying him from the state's Republican presidential primary ballot.
South Korea opposition chief stabbed by autograph-seeker
South Korea's opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southern port city of Busan on Tuesday.
Trump foes hope Constitution's 'insurrection' ban will keep him off 2024 ballot
Maine yesterday became the second US state to bar Donald Trump from a Republican presidential primary ballot, part of a flurry of legal challenges to his eligibility to run for president in 2024.
Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK
Pro-democracy activist Tony Chung has breached a supervision order by fleeing to the UK from Hong Kong. He has claimed asylum, saying he was under constant scrutiny in his home country.
US military secret spaceplane launches into space
The US military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane blasted off from Florida on Thursday night on its seventh mission.
Margaret Thatcher was 'shattered' by Spycatcher memoir
A former spy's memoir in the 1980s left then-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher "shattered", according to newly-released files.
Michigan supreme court rejects Trump election ban bid
The former US president can stand in next year's presidential primary in the battleground state.
Police, FBI probe threats to Colorado judges
Colorado authorities are investigating possible threats against state Supreme Court justices.