WorldFlorida family accused of abusing 9 children, face $837k bondThey are accused of cruelty and harsh punishment towards 7- to 16-year-olds in their care.28 Jul 11:16 PM
WorldHuman Rights Watch slams degrading treatment at US detention centres'People in immigration detention are being treated as less than human,' HRW official says.21 Jul 09:12 PM
WorldExplosion at Indian factory kills at least 36, dozens missingThe blast flattened a four-storey building, throwing workers dozens of metres.02 Jul 03:58 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view23 Mar 04:00 PM
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World'Inaction is no longer possible': On sidelines of UN, a push for China's abuses to be punishedChina is accused of a ruthless campaign of torture, sexual assault and ethnic cleansing.20 Sep 12:53 AM
New ZealandRacist and offensive pamphlet returns to Auckland letterboxesUnhappy resident: "Hateful recommendations are definitely not welcome in my mailbox".24 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRefugees detained alongside Novak Djokovic suddenly have world's attentionNew York Times: At an Australian hotel, the tennis star's case is but one controversy.08 Jan 08:50 PM
World'We hanged Uighurs from ceilings': Chinese police whistleblowerFormer detective describes extreme abuse towards ethnic minority in China.05 Oct 06:33 PM
World'My life is not your porn' South Korean women victims of voyeurismOnline sex crimes are traumatising South Korean women and driving some to take their lives16 Jun 09:21 PM
WorldChina accused of massive crimes against Uighur minorityThe Chinese government flatly rejects allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.13 May 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHuman rights group hits Israel with explosive accusation: ApartheidNew York Times: Israel is accused of the racist system that governed South Africa.29 Apr 03:04 AM
WorldChinese official slams UK genocide declarationChinese official slams UK genocide declaration calling it "counter to facts".24 Apr 05:44 AM
World'Murdering unarmed civilians': 114 people killed by Myanmar forcesThe violence was the deadliest bloodletting since last month's coup.27 Mar 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael's Covid-19 vaccine success sparks debate on Palestinian inequitiesNew York Times: Israel's responsibilities as an occupying power are under scrutiny.05 Feb 03:53 AM
WorldAfghanistan condemns Australian war crimes allegationsAfghanistan has demanded justice for the victims of Australia's alleged wars crimes.20 Nov 10:39 PM
WorldGreek migrant camp gutted by blazeMore than 100 people on Saturday moved into the new camp built with UNHCR tents.12 Sep 08:41 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi colonial-era statues that pose some problemsThe bad - and the good - of the men behind the statues.16 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldDeadly protests around the worldWhen people take their grievances to the streets, some pay the ultimate price.15 Nov 09:19 PM
WorldAlabama's new abortion ban could jail doctors. In some countries, laws already doCountries including El Salvador and the Dominican Republican have similar legislation.15 May 07:45 PM
New ZealandPressure on Ardern to speak up for MuslimsNew Zealand doesn't pick sides says Jacinda Ardern.30 Mar 04:00 PM
World'We raped and broke legs' admits Zimbabwe soldierGovernment troops say they were ordered to 'punish' opposition activists in night raids.26 Jan 08:41 AM
WorldWoman who fled Saudi Arabia reaches her new home in CanadaRahaf Mohammed Alqunun has been granted asylum in Canada.13 Jan 12:40 AM
World'We will not send anyone to die' - Thai police say they won't deport Saudi womanRahaf Mohammed Alqunun has been allowed to temporarily enter Thailand.07 Jan 02:45 PM
WorldKuwaiti woman jailed for filming maid's balcony fallWoman filmed her housemaid as she cried for help before falling from seven storeys.03 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldGaza toll rises to 18, Israel rejects excessive force claimsPalestinian death toll after Friday's border clashes has risen to 18.02 Apr 09:19 PM
WorldKenyan court rules forced anal exams as gay test unlawfulKenya's use of forced exams to test whether men have had gay sex ruled unlawful.22 Mar 07:05 PM
WorldEU silent on Spanish violenceThe Catalan government claimed 761 people were injured in yesterday's violence.01 Oct 09:16 PM