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New Zealand moves to abolish Maori health authority despite protests
Centre-right government says health agency set up to improve access for Maori people will be abolished by end of June.
US Supreme Court casts doubt on GOP efforts to tackle alleged Big Tech bias
Conservative justices express concerns about Florida and Texas laws that curb platforms' content moderation policies.
Biden hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza by Monday
Biden's comments come as negotiations to end Israel's devastating war on Gaza appear to gather pace.
Canada unveils law to force tech firms to remove ‘harmful’ content online
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says web giants have failed to keep kids safe online.
Taylor Swift’s father accused of assaulting photographer in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales say they are investigating the alleged incident.
After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat
City-state's invocation of foreign interference law highlights challenges of maintaining a highly globalised economy.
Two years in, left and right united in opposing more US aid for Ukraine
With no end in sight to conflict with Russia, conservatives and progressives say 'no' to more military aid for Ukraine
Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis
Heavy fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels is fuelling displacement and regional tensions.
Arabic calligraphy on dress design causes chaos in Pakistan
A Pakistani police officer is being hailed as a hero for negotiating the safe escort of a woman accused of blasphemy.
Macron holds meeting in Paris to rally European support for Ukraine
French president says Ukraine's allies need to 'jump-start' their support for Kyiv as the war enters its third year.