'Extremely dangerous': Warring faction seizes control of bio lab in Sudan
A national health lab that holds biological material has been seized in Khartoum.
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Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Moscow
Russian President welcomes China's plan to settle 'acute crisis' in Ukraine.
Facing arrest warrant, Putin visits annexed Crimea as grain deal extended
Visit, grain deal extension come as UK says Putin likely to expand mandatory conscription.
UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
The report comes a year after Russian airstrike on theatre in Mariupol killed hundreds.
2.5 tons of uranium missing in Libya, UN nuclear watchdog says
UN trying to "clarify the circumstances" and "current location" of the nuclear material.
At least 19 people killed in Congo by suspected extremists
A health centre and houses were also set on fire.
Women’s rights group apologises after Richie Hardcore chosen to speak at event
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Ukraine nuclear power plant reconnected after massive missile strike
UN nuclear watchdog head slams “complacency" amid spectre of catastrophe again.
Women’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'
Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.
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
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10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raid
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Opinion: Child poverty needs attention now
OPINION: United Nations' criticism of New Zealand should be a wake-up call.
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Lack of medical help and stigma leaves women hiding their pain and shame.
Ex refugee tackles the issue PMs Hipkins and Albanese ignored
Journalist believes Australia’s treatment of refugees arises from its colonial history.
Who is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quake
Engineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.
UN warns Iran can fuel ‘several’ atom bombs
Warning comes amid tension, stalled diplomatic efforts as Tehran arms Russia in Ukraine.
Israeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in years
It's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.
This entire city is now on Unesco's endangered list
Humanity has duty to protect the historical spot, says Unesco.
Russian official threatens West for arming Ukraine
'Global tragedy': Russian official says West will be destroyed.
Musk's Twitter ablaze with climate misinformation
Misinformation has flourished on Twitter since it was bought by Elon Musk last year.
‘True stateswoman’: Biden, Clinton praise Ardern after resignation
News that Ardern is stepping down is making global headlines.
John Minto: Time to reassess NZ’s Middle East stance
OPINION: New Israeli government has declared its top priority, and NZ must respond.
Ukraine wants February peace summit with UN mediating
But UN Secretary-General "can only mediate if all parties want him to mediate”.
Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.
'We will win this war: Ukraine's Zelenskyy delivers rousing speech to Parliament
The New Zealand Government is increasing its support for Ukraine.
$37m jump-start: Auto parts start-up stages record capital raise
Startup tackles a simple-sounding but actually fiendishly tricky problem.
Serbia mulls sending troops to Kosovo, criticises Nato
Return of Belgrade troops to former Serbian province could drastically increase tensions.