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.
Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration?
Donald Trump is naming advisers and political allies to key roles in his incoming administration. Here’s what to know.
Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition.
Trial over rape and murder of doctor in India begins
The trial over the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in India has begun.
At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from attacks.
ICC seeks external probe into misconduct claims against chief prosecutor
Karim Khan denies allegations of sexual misconduct and says he will continue his duties.
Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti
The main international airport in Haiti’s capital is closed after the plane is diverted to the Dominican Republic.
Hundreds hospitalised in Pakistan as smog reaches record levels
Hundreds of people have been hospitalised following days of record-breaking smog in the Pakistani city of Lahore.