WorldOxford debate club ousts leader over Kirk responseGeorge Abaraonye had spoken to Charlie Kirk at the Oxford Union in June.21 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldWhite House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build ballroomOfficials have separately said that the ballroom would replace the East Wing.21 Oct 02:22 AM
WorldCan Bolivia’s new leader fix an economy on the brink?The 58-year-old says his 'capitalism for all' plan will revive the economy.20 Oct 01:17 AM
WorldHomeland Security splashes $348m on private jetsNew contract for two jets far exceeds the $87m the Coast Guard had requested for one.19 Oct 09:14 PM
WorldMillions join 'No Kings' protests against Trump policies across USPolice reported no protest-related arrests in New York or Washington.19 Oct 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Zohran Mamdani is charming a famously hard-nosed cityCost-of-living crisis foremost issue in closely watched Nov 4 election in largest US city.19 Oct 05:00 PM
World‘No Kings’ protests against Trump kick off across USMillions were expected to attend the rallies across some 2600 locations.18 Oct 09:26 PM
WorldChina and US agree to fresh trade talksThe world’s two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle18 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandInside NZ's 'hectic day' after Donald Trump's tariff shockOfficial documents show the alarm raised in the hours after the US president's bombshell.17 Oct 06:46 PM
WorldFormer Trump aide indicted over handling of classified materialBolton is accused of sharing more than 1000 classified pages with relatives.17 Oct 02:09 AM
WorldJB Pritzker finds his place at the ramparts of a Trump resistanceHe is a second-term Illinois governor and a billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldState of emergency in Los Angeles as migrant raids spark backlashAverage weekly earnings among immigrants have plunged by over 60%.15 Oct 09:27 PM
WorldJudge orders Trump Administration to pause Govt shutdown layoffsJudge Susan Illston said the layoffs appeared to breach federal law.15 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdownTravellers may face longer airport lines and some US national park closures.14 Oct 10:58 PM
WorldCongress is losing its grip on the power to spend Americans’ money'It is an absolute threat to Congress’ power of the purse' said ex-budget office official.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump takes a victory lap, but avoids questions about what’s nextNew York Times: Trump hasn't talked about what it will take to rebuild Gaza.13 Oct 07:56 PM
WorldTrump celebrates Gaza peace breakthroughBenjamin Netanyahu called him Israel’s ‘greatest friend’ before the Knesset.13 Oct 05:22 PM
WorldWhy Republicans’ attempts to kill Obamacare keep backfiringDemocrats' shutdown strategy of boosting Obamacare as part of funding Bill may be working.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe Trump split screen of peace and conflictNew York Times Analysis: 'No one overwhelms his own positive news the way he can'.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump declared in 'excellent health' after follow-up at Walter ReedThe 79-year-old underwent advanced imaging and lab tests at the medical centre.11 Oct 11:52 PM
WorldMachado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates award to Venezuelans - and TrumpThe honour comes amid a US military build-up near Venezuela’s shores.11 Oct 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognitionOPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUN peacekeeping forces to be cut by 25%Reduced United Nations funding is largely because of United States aid cuts.09 Oct 01:47 AM
WorldFormer FBI chief back in court as Trump's alleged campaign of retribution escalatesJames Comey, 64, faces charges of lying to Congress over his 2020 testimony.08 Oct 05:08 PM
WorldUS naval flotilla and deadly strikes spark fears of wider Venezuela conflictJustice Dept memo reportedly backs Trump's legal authority to use force on drug cartels.08 Oct 02:55 AM
WorldSome workers sent home in US shutdown may lose back payTrump told reporters that it wasn’t certain that all furloughed workers would get paid. 07 Oct 08:58 PM
WorldOlder fighters vow to defend Venezuela as US threats escalateUS patrols have killed 21 people off Venezuela since September, raising tensions.07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about America's Insurrection ActNew York Times: An 1807 law grants president emergency powers to deploy troops on US soil.07 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump says may invoke Insurrection Act to deploy more troops in USIllinois Governor warned Trump creating pre-meditated 'escalation of violence' as pretext.06 Oct 10:50 PM
WorldThe Trump-appointed judge who ruled against him in PortlandKarin Immergut, appointed in Trump's first term, has twice blocked Guard troops deploying.06 Oct 09:13 PM
WorldTrump 'happy' to work with Democrats on health care, if shutdown endsDemocrats are blocking a funding bill until Obamacare subsidies are extended.06 Oct 06:36 PM
EntertainmentJane Fonda revives Hollywood free speech committee to oppose Trump policiesThe move follows Jane Fonda’s call to ‘resist autocracy’ and defend free speech.06 Oct 07:09 AM
PoliticsGreen Party holds press conference with whānau of NZ citizens detained by IsraelFamily of Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour, and Kiwi teenager Samuel Leason will speak with the Greens co-leaders at Ellen Melville Center in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Oct 12:18 AM
WorldDemocrats show new, tougher approach to TrumpAfter eight months of getting battered, they've largely abandoned efforts at conciliation.05 Oct 05:00 PM
