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Allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea

Pyongyang is threatening another military spy satellite launch soon.

'Imminent risk of execution': Crown Prince critics face death for defiance

Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has plans to expand, and no one will get in his way.

Israeli strikes: Senior commanders and families killed in attacks

Three senior commanders and members of their families were killed in the attacks.

Migrant sex workers face dangerous situations, exploitation: Advocates

Prostitutes Collective says law puts some sex workers in dangerous situations.

Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension

UN and US intensify pressure on rival generals on resolving the Sudan crisis.

World powers pull their citizens as violence roils Sudan

World powers evacuated more people from Sudan in complex international operations.

'Extremely dangerous': Warring faction seizes control of bio lab in Sudan

A national health lab that holds biological material has been seized in Khartoum.

Dancing children killed in Myanmar air strike on village

UN condemns junta's attack on public celebration in opposition stronghold.

Southeast Asian casino scams with meth syndicate links ‘coming for NZ targets’

“It’s highly likely to be occurring [in New Zealand],” senior UN drugs expert warns.

World Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegations

WHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.

Police lawyers advised photographing youth likely breached UN protections for children

A report shows officers were routinely photographing young people with little cause.

UN reaches accord to protect marine life on high seas

For the first time, UN members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity.

Earthquake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in Syria

The quake killed at least 50,000 people according to the United Nations.

Falklands are British, UK says as Argentina pulls out of agreement, seeks new talks

The longstanding dispute over the South Atlantic territory sparked a 1982 war.

Opinion: Why Ukraine conflict means even more to NZ today

OPINION: One year since the Russian invasion should give us pause to reflect.

10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raid

Rare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.

Opinion: Child poverty needs attention now

OPINION: United Nations' criticism of New Zealand should be a wake-up call.

‘Feeling of being incomplete’: Women seek healing after genital mutilation

Lack of medical help and stigma leaves women hiding their pain and shame.