WorldVenezuelan activist ends ‘1675 days’ of suffering in prisonJavier Tarazona's release marked the latest step to free political prisoners in Venezuela.02 Feb 12:57 AM
WorldIran’s missiles pose deadly threat, Gulf allies warn, as Trump weighs strikesA Gulf ally’s assessment finds key parts of Iran’s missile arsenal intact or rebuilt.01 Feb 11:12 PM
WorldTrump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional warAyatollah Ali Khamenei warned any US strike would spark broad conflict.01 Feb 07:28 PM
WorldTrump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against IranIran warns US carriers and Gulf bases are within range of its missiles.30 Jan 03:59 AM
WorldIran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designationThe EU has formally listed Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.29 Jan 07:27 PM
PoliticsAct Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with LabourThis is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.28 Jan 10:56 PM
WorldTrump says 'time running out' as Iran threatens tough responseA rights group says more than 6200 people died in protests since late December.28 Jan 05:52 PM
WorldUS deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attackThe USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has now entered Middle East waters.26 Jan 07:42 PM
WorldRafah crossing: Israel plans ‘limited reopening’ of Gaza link with EgyptThe move hinges on Hamas helping recover the body of hostage Ran Gvili.26 Jan 02:49 AM
WorldBritish mother stabbed to death in SpainVictoria Hart, 33, was killed in her home in Alhaurin el Grande, Malaga, at the weekend.25 Jan 11:45 PM
WorldIran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says it wants talksIran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.22 Jan 07:24 PM
WorldUK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in LondonUK ministers insist security services have built in measures to manage spying risks.20 Jan 05:33 PM
WorldIran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrenderRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed amid the crackdown.19 Jan 07:46 PM
WorldLimited internet returns in Iran after protest blackoutRights group says security forces have killed more than 3400 protesters.18 Jan 05:03 PM
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WorldPresident claims victory in disputed Uganda election after unrestYoweri Museveni has claimed a seventh term with almost 72% of the vote.18 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalatesHuman rights groups estimate more than 2500 people have been killed in unrest.16 Jan 01:23 AM
WorldTrump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdownRights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.15 Jan 07:54 PM
WorldTrump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar baseRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.14 Jan 10:48 PM
EntertainmentSinger Julio Iglesias accused of human trafficking by former staffThe complaint, filed in Spain on January 5, details alleged 2021 abuses.14 Jan 06:56 PM
WorldIran’s rulers outfox Starlink in high-tech battle to crush protestsUp to 50,000 banned Starlink terminals have been smuggled into Iran.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs The world is largely in the dark over Trump's latest threat.14 Jan 03:24 AM
WorldIranian man to be executed tomorrow will have 10 minutes to say goodbye to his familyThe 26-year-old Erfan Soltani will be hanged for participating in the protests.13 Jan 11:35 PM
WorldSyrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of AleppoSyria has declared a vast Kurdish-held zone east of the city a closed area.13 Jan 09:27 PM
World‘There are rivers of blood’: The true horror of Iran’s protest massacresSenior officials privately fear the true toll could now run into thousands.13 Jan 07:57 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
WorldArmed protesters fight back against Iranian regimeHuman rights groups say at least 648 protesters have died nationwide.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo protesters arrested at demonstration outside Wellington's Iranian EmbassyAbout 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.13 Jan 02:38 AM
WorldTrump slaps 25% tariff on all countries trading with IranThe 25% tariff applies to any nation trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran.12 Jan 11:14 PM
WorldCuba denies being in talks with Trump on potential dealCuba has lost Venezuelan oil and cash as it endures its worst crisis in decades.12 Jan 07:56 PM
WorldTrump to meet sidelined opposition leader Machado as Venezuela frees prisonersRights groups warn between 800 and 1200 people remain jailed.12 Jan 05:51 PM
WorldIran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest tollRights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.12 Jan 05:16 PM
WorldIranian student protester shot in back of the head and buried by roadsideHer family says Rubina Amini, 23, a Kurdish student, was shot in the back of the head.11 Jan 08:24 PM
WorldVenezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'Only about 20 political prisoners have been freed despite US claims of a 'large' release.11 Jan 07:02 PM
