New Zealand legislators voted Thursday to enact record suspensions from Parliament for three lawmakers who performed a Māori haka to protest a proposed law. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day ban and the leaders of her…
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Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation
by adminThe bodies of two Israeli-American hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 were recovered from southern Gaza during a military operation, according to a statement from Israeli military and the Shin Bet security agency. Judy…
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One in three Australian men say they have committed intimate partner violence, study reveals
by adminMore than one in three men in Australia reported using violence with an intimate partner in a first of its kind study which shows gender-based abuse is rising, despite years of national attention on the…
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The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government data released Wednesday. The health ministry said 686,061…
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Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout
by adminMexico’s ruling party Morena will gain control of the Supreme Court following the country’s first-ever judicial elections, which were marred by low voter turnout and allegations of a power grab. Preliminary results from Sunday’s race…
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A new program for getting desperately needed food into the hands of starving Palestinians in Gaza is only days old, but it’s already mired in chaos and tragedy. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed over…
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A dog who went missing for more than a month and covered about 100 miles – including a mile-long swim – has finally been returned to her foster home after being rescued at sea. Five-year-old…
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Erin Patterson, the woman accused of murdering three guests with a meal laced with death cap mushrooms, told her trial on Wednesday she may have inadvertently added foraged mushrooms to the lunch because her duxelles…
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He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
by adminAt age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, a US ally and cultural juggernaut. But after sweeping to a decisive victory…
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As Ukraine batters Russia with daring assaults, firebrand pro-Kremlin pundits rattle nuclear sabers
by adminHow will Moscow respond to the stunning Ukrainian drone strikes on its fleet of strategic aircraft? So far, the Kremlin has stayed tight-lipped, saying only that it is waiting for the results of a formal…