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WorldRoots of the Brazilian capital riot explainedAfter supporters stormed buildings in Brasilia, Bosonaro laid low in Florida. Here's why.10 Jan 10:06 PM
WorldInternet's 'most hated man' loses bid for freedom in RomaniaAndrew Tate has been in remand on charges including rape and organised crime.10 Jan 07:56 PM
World‘No amnesty!’: Brazilian democracy protesters demand jail for riotersRioters trashed Congress, Supreme Court, presidential palace in echoes of US Capitol riot.10 Jan 05:25 PM
WorldUS President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right governmentIsraeli Prime Minister’s new government is giving the Biden administration headaches.07 Jan 09:33 PM
WorldChina suspends social media accounts of Covid policy criticsIt comes as country rolls back harsh anti-virus restrictions, leading to surge in cases.07 Jan 05:56 PM
WorldMcCarthy finally elected US House speakerNot since the Civil War era has a speaker’s vote dragged through so many rounds of voting.07 Jan 04:32 PM
WorldRomania seizes more cars in Andrew Tate case; court next weekThe divisive social media personality is detained on charges of human trafficking, rape.06 Jan 06:37 PM
WorldUS senator offers deal to end stalemate on Capitol riot anniversaryThe US House standoff is in its fourth day - also the 2nd anniversary of the Capitol riot.06 Jan 04:56 PM
WorldUS House speaker stalemate drags into third dayThe impasse comes as Congress is set to mark the anniversary of the Capitol riot.05 Jan 06:20 PM
WorldIsrael swears in Netanyahu as PM of hard-line govtGovt is vowing to enact policies that could cause turmoil and alienate country's allies.29 Dec 04:58 PM
WorldNew Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priorityCountry’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.28 Dec 07:12 PM
WorldGeorgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, alliesInquiry into whether Trump, allies illegally tried to overturn 2020 election in Georgia.24 Dec 10:23 PM
WorldAfter US Capitol riot, Congress born of chaos ends in achievementA look back at a monumental two-year session for the US Congress.24 Dec 08:17 PM
WorldUS Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot responseIt's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.23 Dec 10:06 PM
WorldTranscripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electorsThe transcripts were released a day before the House's final report on the Capitol riots.23 Dec 06:57 PM
WorldUS Capitol riot report: From Trump’s lies to the ‘unimaginable’Forward to the report says such a scene involving own president previously "unimaginable".23 Dec 05:46 PM
WorldTrump ‘lit fire’ of insurrection: US Capitol riot final report damningFinal report by US House select committee investigating Jan 6 attack has been released.23 Dec 04:52 PM
TechnologyMusk’s Twitter tweaks foreshadow EU showdownEU likely to be leader in cracking down on Musk’s reimagined platform, harmful content.15 Dec 06:39 PM
WorldUS Speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of ‘evil’ in WashingtonDavid DePape broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home seeking to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.15 Dec 12:31 AM
WorldHong Kong jails pro-democracy media tycoon over fraudIt is the latest of a series of cases against prominent pro-democracy activists.10 Dec 05:29 PM
World'Reckless words': Mike Pence hits out at Trump in new bookBook recounts Trump's effort to push him to overturn the election results after Biden win.15 Nov 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian RudmanComment: Lawmakers take a blunderbuss to terrorismOnce again a government is invoking curbs on rights and liberties to crush terrorism.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.16 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandHide says 'not his job' to define board rolesAspiring politicians for the 19 local boards on the Auckland Super City will have to wait until March for a job description.20 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandProposed electoral law changes meet oppositionThe Government's proposed changes to electoral law have been met with opposition from Labour and the Green Party.28 Sep 07:45 PM
New ZealandMore open donations law still possibleThe Govt will consider changing laws on disclosure of political donations to make them even more transparent, Simon Power says.28 Sep 03:00 PM