Māori MPs stage a Haka protest in New Zealand’s parliament against the Indigenous Treaty Bill
New Zealand’s Parliament was briefly suspended after Maori members staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a controversial bill…
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US presents draft ceasefire proposal to Lebanon, sources say
The US ambassador to Lebanon presented a draft truce proposal to Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday to stop…
Robert F Kennedy Jr’s fact check on fluoride, vaccines and raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been nominated to lead the top U.S. health agency, sparking alarm among health experts. On…
China-Australia relations “have many inspirations to offer”, says Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping noted a “turnaround” in relations between his nation and Australia in a meeting with Prime Minister…
Australia should reopen Ukrainian embassy, inquiry says
Australia should reopen its embassy in Ukraine and establish a “one-stop shop” to ensure aid is managed efficiently, a parliamentary…
US prepares to close Kiev embassy after threats of air strikes
The United States closed its embassy in Kiev due to what it called the threat of a significant airstrike, a…
Sean “Diddy” Combs hit with new sexual assault accusation
This article contains references to allegations of sexual assault. Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with a new…
A banana taped to a wall sells for nearly $10 million at a New York auction
The world’s most expensive banana raised US$6.2 million ($9.57 million) after going under the hammer in New York. Background: The…
More than 55 people killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon; Hamas says the hostage was killed
Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes killed more than 55 people on Saturday, many of them in central Beirut. A strike in…
Hezbollah fires 240 rockets at Israel in response to deadly Beirut airstrike
Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement fired heavy rocket fire at Israel on Sunday, and the Israeli military said some houses were destroyed…