World
This category covers major global events and international relations relevant to New Zealand, as well as the country’s involvement in world affairs and diplomacy.
Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes, Jon Rahm moves into second
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Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes, Jon Rahm moves into second
Ronaldo became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr and Forbes said the 39-year-old’s estimated…
French police kill man trying to burn synagogue
3 days ago
French police kill man trying to burn synagogue
By Paul Kirby, BBC News French police have killed a man after a synagogue was set on fire in the…
‘Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia
3 days ago
‘Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia
By Kirsty Needham and Camille Raynaud, Reuters French police reinforcements have started arriving in New Caledonia as part of a…
Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years
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Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years
By Lucy Clarke-Billings, BBC News A man has been found alive in his neighbour’s cellar after going missing about 26…
Suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM Robert Fico
4 days ago
Suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM Robert Fico
By Emily Atkinson for BBC News A man has been charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert…
Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
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Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Palestinians are marking the 76th year of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel,…
What we know, and don’t know, about the US presidential debates
4 days ago
What we know, and don’t know, about the US presidential debates
By Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller, Associated Press After months of questions about whether general election debates would happen, President…
‘The town was on fire’: New Zealander in New Caledonia
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‘The town was on fire’: New Zealander in New Caledonia
An Auckland man has described scenes of chaos in Nouméa during the escalating civil unrest. Four people have died and…
Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say
5 days ago
Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say
By Seung Min Kim, Ellen Knickmeyer and Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it would…
Three dead in New Caledonia amid continuing unrest, president’s office says
5 days ago
Three dead in New Caledonia amid continuing unrest, president’s office says
Three people have now died in New Caledonia as the death toll rises amid escalating unrest. Charles Wea, a spokesperson…