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Mixed feelings ahead of Macron's visit to New Caledonia
The French President will visit the troubled archipelago but reactions have been lukewarm.
Focus: UK Prime Minister calls general election
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has annoucned a general election for July 4. Video / AP
'Now is the moment': UK Prime Minister announces general election
The announcement came the same day inflation fell to its lowest level in years.
Ireland and Spain recognise Palestinian state
The governments of both Ireland and Spain have officially recognised the state of Palestine. Video / AP
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise a Palestinian state in historic move
Irish PM calls it a 'historic day for Ireland and Palestine'.
'It’s not a war; it’s an elimination': Ukrainians forced to relive childhood horrors in old age
New York Times: Russia's bombardment brings memories of Nazi Germany in WWII.
Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
A heavy security presence has been seen on the streets of Tehran since the crash.
‘Multiple deaths’ after tornado in Iowa
Twister destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees and smashed cars.
Man threw 10-year-old boy off cliff so he could rape his sister, court hears
'I want to get rid of him so we can be together,' the man allegedly said.
Bodybuilder used six knives in 'frenzied' attack on girlfriend
Monique Lezsak's 10-year-old daughter was also injured in the attack.
How free school meals went mainstream in the US
NYT: More than 21 million US children now attend schools that offer free meals to all.
New Caledonia's uprising and why it's hard to contain
Many familiar with the island’s history are experiencing an unwelcome sense of deja vu.
Syrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency says
Asma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.
Block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage
Concerns raise how a new media law could be used to restrict war coverage.
The disease detectives trying to keep the world safe from bird flu
NYT: When a child in Cambodia fell sick, it set off a global disease surveillance team.
France backs application for Netanyahu arrest warrant for crimes against humanity
Belgium and Slovenia also backed the move.
Hush-money trial defence rests without Trump testimony
Trump’s lawyers have rested their defence without the former president taking the stand.
‘France lost the plot’: Journalist David Robie on Kanaky/New Caledonia riots
Journalist David Robie is no stranger to civil unrest in New Caledonia.
Deadly turbulence: 2 Kiwis hospitalised after Singapore Airlines flight
London-to-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, leaving a British man dead.
Focus: Man dies in deadly turbulence
A British man died and several passengers were left injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London dropped suddenly.
'As limp as rags': Monkeys fall dead from trees in heatwave
At least 83 of the midsize primates have died as temperatures hit 47 degrees.
UN halts all food distribution in Rafah
No aid has entered via a pier set up by the US for sea deliveries for the past two days.
Child allegedly found in a locked 'cage’ on Australian work site
It is alleged the child was about two years old.
Inspiration for 'greed is good' Wall Street movie villain dies at 87
Ivan Boesky helped to expose one of Wall Street's largest insider trading scandals.
Will Trump run as a felon? A big 2024 question will soon be answered
New York Times: Court ruling could be a factor in a tight race for the Republican nominee.
Amal Clooney one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges
Amal Clooney is part of a panel assisting ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan.
Angry moose kills man in Alaska
Authorities in Alaska say a moose has killed a 70-year-old man in the community of Homer.
Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine
Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia.
Outside the Trump trial: Sock puppets, sex pills and smutty balloons
New York Times: A cast of supporting characters flock to the park outside Trump's trial.
Iran blames Western sanctions for crash of president's chopper
The helicopter that crashed was over 40 years old.
US paediatricians reverse advice against HIV mums breastfeeding
About 5000 people who have HIV give birth in the United States each year.
What to know about the ICC prosecutor’s request for warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
New York Times: The ICC has requested arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and Hamas leaders.