WorldArrests, hangings, blackout: Iran cranks up wartime repressionRights groups say at least 3646 people have been arrested since February 28.21 Apr 07:20 PM
World|Updated‘Just f***ing approve’ Mandelson, No 10 told Foreign OfficeFormer FO chief says No 10 treated Mandelson's US role as a fait accompli.21 Apr 06:22 PM
WorldNZ mānuka honey sells for £2000 a jar at HarrodsCustomers are buying up to 10 jars a week – and they are all repeat customers. 21 Apr 06:00 PM
World'I expect to be bombing': Trump signals return to shelling if Iran talks fall overJD Vance has delayed his trip to Pakistan for the second round of talks.21 Apr 05:46 PM
WorldSinger D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of teenage girl found in his carPolice say Burke killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to protect his music career.21 Apr 06:30 AM
WorldGun battle traps more than 200 tourists at Rio viewpointMore than 200 people were stranded atop Morro Dois Irmaos for two hours.20 Apr 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEpstein craved Harvard connections. Many there were eager to helpNew York Times: What professors did to help Jeffrey Epstein get inside Harvard’s gates.20 Apr 09:15 PM
WorldStarmer denies misleading MPs as he struggles to deal with Mandelson scandalBritain's PM admitted he was wrong to appoint the 72-year-old.20 Apr 09:08 PM
WorldLouisiana gunman had sought mental health treatment, relatives sayRelatives say Shamar Elkins was recently hospitalised for mental health care.20 Apr 07:13 PM
WorldUS$71 billion needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza, says UN reportGaza's economy has shrunk 84%, pushing human development back an estimated 77 years.20 Apr 06:36 PM
LiveWorldMiddle East conflict live updates: Russia calls for US-Iran to continue ceasefireThe Kremlin wants a long-term diplomatic solution to be found in the ongoing crisis.20 Apr 05:59 PM
WorldTsunami warning issued in Japan after powerful 7.4-magnitude quake off northern coastThe 7.4 quake struck at 4.53pm off northern Iwate Prefecture.20 Apr 08:23 AM
WorldIran warns of retaliation as US ship seizure derails Pakistan talks pushWTI oil jumped 7.5% and Brent crude climbed 6.5% amid rising tensions.20 Apr 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGen Z protests around the world: Success or epic fail?NYT: Over the past year, Gen Z have rallied around the world. What's happened since?20 Apr 02:09 AM
WorldIran: US has violated ceasefire and we will respondDonald Trump said American forces had 'blown a hole' in an Iranian vessel.20 Apr 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ remains a potent threat in the Strait of HormuzNY Times: Hundreds – maybe thousands – of fast attack boats are hidden along Iran's coast.19 Apr 11:19 PM
WorldDonald Trump says US destroyer hit Iranian cargo ship trying to evade blockadeTalks in Islamabad may start Tuesday without Iran, as the ceasefire ends Wednesday.19 Apr 08:32 PM
WorldEight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting during domestic disputeThe children, aged from 1 to 14, were shot at two homes in Shreveport.19 Apr 08:17 PM
WorldRat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalledPolice say a seized jar of HiPP carrot and potato puree tested for rat poison.19 Apr 06:46 PM
WorldFBI director Kash Patel denies he is threat to national securityThe Atlantic report alleges Kash Patel drank heavily and missed key briefings.19 Apr 06:07 PM
WorldI don’t regret gifting Nobel prize to Trump, says Venezuela’s MachadoMachado gave Trump her 2025 Nobel medal after his Caracas raid on Nicolas Maduro.19 Apr 02:38 AM
WorldFBI director denies he is threat to national securityThe Atlantic alleges Kash Patel's drinking left staff delaying key briefings.19 Apr 01:12 AM
WorldIran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against 'blackmail'There are just four days remaining before the end of the two-week ceasefire.18 Apr 06:08 PM
WorldIran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockadeIran says the US broke a promise by continuing its naval blockade.18 Apr 08:58 AM
WorldIran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz again if US blockade continuesIran also says its enriched uranium stockpile is staying put, contradicting US claims.18 Apr 06:03 AM
PoliticsChina furious with NZ, alleges 'harassment' by military planeThe NZDF says its plane was on a routine mission, China accuses it of reckless flying.18 Apr 04:37 AM
BusinessMore Americans are millionaires, but they don’t feel richAverage US household net worth now tops US$1 million, Fed data shows.18 Apr 03:03 AM
WorldIran says its enriched uranium ‘not going to be transferred’He said talks now focus on ending the war and a 10-point plan to lift sanctions.18 Apr 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysis‘Open’ Hormuz could mean very different things in Tehran and WashingtonTelegraph: Claims about 'reopening' of the Strait of Hormuz should be met with caution.18 Apr 01:01 AM
World'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz openThe UK and France have agreed to lead a 'defensive' force to protect the Strait of Hormuz.17 Apr 08:10 PM
World10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of ‘violations’Lebanon’s army warned of Israeli violations and urged residents not to return.17 Apr 08:09 AM
WorldUS state makes divisive change to Pride MonthLGBTQ group Glaad says the move excludes diverse families and harms all.17 Apr 07:47 AM
WorldNine days on the run: Escaped zoo wolf Neukgu finally recapturedThe wolf, Neukgu, eluded capture for nine days after escaping on April 8.17 Apr 07:44 AM
WorldABs great Michael Jones says rugby union is losing ‘hearts and minds’ to leagueWarriors games now sell out Mt Smart Stadium while attendance at All Blacks matches lags.17 Apr 06:22 AM
