Israeli settler population in West Bank tops half a million
Figure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.
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Officials have no details on what caused the ship to hit ground.
Brazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment minister
The new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.
In search of the Nile’s lost antiquities, birds-eye views and drunken goddesses
A new river boat provides the ideal opportunity to get your ancient history fix.
The Red Sea’s coral reefs defy the climate-change odds
New York Times: The sea's stunningly colourful reefs have been remarkably resilient.
'We have all fallen short': Climate summit ends with no new emissions cuts
It comes after a historic agreement on a compensation fund for poorer nations.
'Historic': UN approves compensation fund for poor nations hit by climate change
Approved to create a fund for compensating poor nations who are victims of extreme weather
World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges
Much of the growth is coming from developing nations in Africa.
NZ gets 'fossil' shame award at climate conference as new funds announced
New Zealand has received the 'Fossil of the Day' award.
UN climate talks near halftime with key issues unresolved
Negotiators are working to draft deals on a wide range of issues to put to ministers.
Biden says climate efforts ‘more urgent than ever’ at COP27 summit
US President says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reinforces need to phase out fossil fuels.
War-triggered gas boom threatens world climate goal
The amount of liquified natural gas projects in pipeline for construction shocks analysts.
COP27 UN climate summit: Grim backdrop of a world in crisis
Envoys from around the world gather in Egypt to tackle global threats.
Climate experts fear rich countries 'missing in action' at COP27
More than 45,000 people, including world leaders, will meet in Egypt from this weekend.
How a boy king nobody wanted came to rule Egyptian tourism
100 years ago grave robbers unleashed something that lay undisturbed for 3245 years.
King Tut died long ago, but the debate about his tomb rages on
New York Times: Egyptologists are still squabbling over the chamber.
Māori conservationists call for more funding of mātauranga Māori to combat sea rises
A contingent of Māori conservation leaders is headed to COP27 in Egypt next month.
Auckland spot makes 'World's 10 Cheapest Landmarks' list
Seeing the great sights doesn't have to break the bank.
Cairo church fire kills 41
Churchgoers leap from upper floors during one of Egypt's worst fire tragedies in years.
Egypt suspends hot air ballooning over Luxor after incident
The balloon was at an altitude of 60 meters when it veered off course.
Sri Lanka collapse: Who's next?
Several more nations are in similar straits and on the brink of breakdown.
Women killed in spate of shark attacks plaguing Egypt resorts
Beaches are closed after two women were killed in separate incidents.
Tutankhamun curse created by journalist annoyed at rival's exclusive, says doco
New documentary claims an annoyed journalist started the curse rumour.
Julien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian war
OPINION: Stability and resilience of one process still withstanding major challenges.
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21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.
NZ peacekeepers to stay in Africa, Middle East
Expert says overseas deployment good chance for NZDF to learn new skills.
Shocking Covid death toll secret hidden from the world
Calculating pandemic deaths led to the 'cruellest Covid joke on the world'.
Death on the Nile: Was Christie plotting murder on honeymoon?
Few of us go on holiday with murder on our mind.
4,500 years of solitude: Epic Egyptian temple found after five millennia
Archaeologists unearthed an ancient treasure dating back centuries.
500 treated for stings as Egyptian storm stirs scorpion swarm
Storms have dislodged deadly scorpions into houses in the lower Nile.
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
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Six of the world's best museums and galleries to visit virtually now, or in the future.
Egyptian Atlantis: Treasure found on 2000-year-old shipwreck
The port city fell into the sea after during earthquakes in the second century BC.