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'Lack of urgency' led to failed response to Uvalde shooting - officials
Chaos and a "lack of urgency" plagued the police response to the deadly 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
British aid worker killed unlawfully in Ukraine, coroner finds
A British humanitarian worker who evacuated civilians from the Ukraine conflict was unlawfully killed while carrying out aid work, a coroner has found.
28-year-old Christopher Parry was with New… Audio
Police response to Ulvade shooting a failure
The US Department of Justice says the police response to a deadly school shooting in 2022 was a failure.
The school shooting in Ulvade,Texas, resulted in the death of 19 students and two teachers.
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Worries grow Israel-Gaza conflict could spread to Lebanon
Heavy fighting is continuing in the southern city of Khan Yunis.
Israeli military officials believe that's where the head of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, is hiding and that he has most likely surrounded… Audio
Pope Francis says sexual pleasure 'a gift from God'
The pontiff was delivering a sermon focused on what he called "the demon of lust".
Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes into Iran
The military response comes two days after Iran launched missiles in Pakistan against "terrorist targets".
Taiwan's remaining Pacific allies pledge support
Taiwan's remaining Pacific Island allies have pledged support in the wake of Nauru cutting ties days, a move that whittled Taiwan's diplomatic footprint in the region to three countries.
Australian government cracks down on illegal tobacco trade
Australia's federal government has launched a 188 million dollar campaign to crack down on the country's illegal tobacco trade.
Police in Victoria have 28 active arson investigations running… Audio
Second anniversary of Russian invasion approaches
Fighting continues in Ukraine as the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion draws closer.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum, where he… Audio
Fighting intensifies in Gaza, Hamas officials say
Now to the Middle East, where Iran has admitted carrying out a deadly strike in Pakistan.
Pakistan's foreign ministry said two children were killed and three others were injured in the missile and… Audio
US-led strikes continue in the Red Sea
Missiles and air strikes continue to fly in the Red Sea between Houthi rebels and the US-led coalition seeking to take them down.
The Houthis, a political and military movement that control much of… Audio
Pakistan says children killed in Iranian strike
Pakistan is the third country to be hit by an Iranian attack within a few days, after it hit Iraq and Syria.
Trump wins in Iowa
Former President Donald Trump has taken a resounding victory in the first Republican Presidential caucus ahead of this year's big election.
Snowstorms didn't deter Trump's supporters. He won the Iowa… Audio
What Trump's dominant win means
Analysis - A landslide victory shows it is still his Republican Party, while no clear rival emerged as challenger, the BBC's Anthony Zurcher writes.
'Succession,' 'The Bear' prevail at nostalgic Emmy Awards
Media dynasty drama Succession and restaurant dramedy The Bear dominated the Emmy Awards on Monday, earning six trophies each as Hollywood handed out its top accolades for television.
What NZ can learn when it comes to international accountability
Opinion - In 2023 the world witnessed a sustained attack on the very foundations of the international legal order, law professor Karen Scott writes.
Ayodhya: Transforming a flashpoint holy city into the 'Hindu Vatican'
Swathes of the city have been bulldozed to turn it into what some Hindu nationalist leaders are calling a 'Hindu Vatican'.
US decries Nauru's 'unfortunate' ditching of Taiwan, warns on China's promises
The US official who heads the body that handles unofficial ties with Taiwan has decried Nauru's "unfortunate" decision to break ties with Taipei shortly after an election and warned that Beijing's…
Trump wins Iowa caucus, stakes early claim toward a Biden rematch
Donald Trump has muscled past his rivals to capture the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa, according to Edison Research projections.
Iowa caucus kicks off amid freezing temperatures
The U.S election isn't being held until the fifth of November, but all eyes are on Iowa as the race to be the Republican nominee begins.
Caucus votes - which are cast by registered Republican voters… Audio
