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Minister resigns from Macron's government over harsher migration law
French President Emmanuel Macron faces cracks within his ruling alliance after parliament passed a toughened immigration bill, spurring the resignation of the health minister amid tensions over the…
Former Rwanda doctor found guilty of genocide
Sosthene Munyemana has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide.
Chinese earthquake victims pulled to safety in sub-zero temperatures
Rescuers have braved sub-zero conditions to pull to safety victims of an earthquake that rocked a remote area in China's northwestern Gansu province more than a day ago.
US judge orders 170 Epstein associates to be named
Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, was known to associate with powerful figures.
Voting on resolution to stop fighting in Gaza delayed again
Voting on a resolution calling for fighting to stop in Gaza at the UN Security Council has been delayed again.
There has been speculation ahead of Wednesday's vote about whether the United States… Audio
Epicentre was in subzero temperatures when quake in China occurred
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake has jolted a remote and mountainous county on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau.
Houthi rebel activity in Red Sea affecting NZ
The Pentagon is considering striking Houthi rebel military targets in Yemen in response to the Iranian-backed militia's escalating attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
The near-daily… Audio
UK, Germany call for 'sustainable' ceasefire in Gaza
The UK and Germany have released a joint call for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza while French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says an "immediate truce is necessary".
The statements form part of a… Audio
More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya
More than 60 migrants are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.
Kuwait's ruling emir dies after three years in role
Sheikh Meshal had been Kuwait's de facto ruler since 2021, when the frail emir handed over most of his duties.
Senior cardinal convicted of embezzlement in Vatican corruption trial
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official ever to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, was convicted on Saturday of embezzlement and sentenced to five-and-a-half years…
Cold wave freezes most of China, shutting highways, roads
President calls for "all-out" emergency response as temperatures fall below freezing across China.
Widespread phone hacking at Mirror newspapers kept secret from bosses and public - UK judge
'I've been told that slaying dragons will get you burned... but it's a worthwhile price to pay," Prince Harry said.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Putin holds his marathon end of year press conference
Time now to head to Europe and joining us our correspondent Nita Blake-Person. Audio
US: Republicans vote to formalise Biden impeachment inquiry
Time now to hear from our US correspondet Bevan Hurley who is in New York. Audio
Engineered stone to be banned in Australia in world-first decision
Australia workplace ministers have agreed to implement a national ban on engineered stone, over concerns its use has led to a surge in silicosis cases among workers.
25 yo Ugandan serial killer sentenced to 105 years prison
To Africa now, joining First Up from Ghana for the last time in 2023 is our Africa correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio
UK: Sunak, Starmer battle it out over Rwanda bill
We begin this morning in the UK, joining us from London is Ellie Jay. Audio
PM Christopher Luxon makes joint call with allies for a pause in Gaza
New Zealand, Australia and Canada have issued a joint statement calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza, but Labour says it doesn't go far enough.