New Zealand PM apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued an apology to survivors of abuse in state and church care.
Ruud van Nistelrooy exits Manchester United as Amorim takes over
The interim head coach leaves after leading United in four games as new manager Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester.
Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair
In Computer Village in Lagos, resellers spruce up old devices for those seeking the coveted status symbol – the iPhone.
Bitcoin nears $90,000 as investors eye crypto-friendly Trump administration
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has gained more than 30 percent since the US presidential election.
North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia
The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
US migrant rights advocates raise alarm over Trump appointments
Appointments of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan point to President-elect Trump’s hardline immigration agenda, experts say.
US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’
US Central Command said nine targets were hit at two locations in Syria in response to an attack on US forces.
New Zealand’s Luxon apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand prime minister says government must take responsibility for ’horrific’ abuse of some 200,000 people in care.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 991
As the war enters its 991st day, these are the main developments.
In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track
Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away visitors.