Sacred performance
A Hindu devotee dressed as the goddess Kali performs a ritual during the Kulasai Dasara festival in Kulasekharapatnam, Tamil Nadu, India, yesterday.
Coin, statue, holiday memorials of Kirk not supported by public: poll
Coin, statue, holiday memorials of Kirk not supported by public: poll
Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, politicians across the US have advanced efforts to permanently memorialise him, including through coins, statues and official...
Fiery clashes
Fiery clashes
Police officers run away from flames as demonstrators clash with authorities during a march yesterday to mark the 57th anniversary of the 1968 Tlatelolco Square massacre
Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race
Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race
In its rush to join the space race, New Zealand needs to ensure it is not simply doing the bidding of a superpower like the United States, Prof Robert Patman says.
Police name synagogue attacker who killed two
Police name synagogue attacker who killed two
The British government has vowed to redouble its efforts to tackle antisemitism, as the Jewish community reeled from an attack at a Manchester synagogue that killed two people on Yom Kippur.
William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy
William proud of Kate, plans to change monarchy
Prince William says protecting his family was the most important thing for him when wife Catherine and father King Charles III became ill, and wants to modernise the monarchy when he becomes sovereign.
Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback
Desperate search for boy missing in Australia outback
The likelihood of finding a little boy lost in the outback is fading as family and searchers cling to hopes he has found shelter and is waiting to be rescued.
13 Gaza aid boats stopped as dozens sail on
13 Gaza aid boats stopped as dozens sail on
Thirty boats are continuing towards Gaza despite Israeli interception, as international protests and diplomatic tensions arise.
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies aged 91
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies aged 91
Scientist and activist Dame Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, has died at the age of 91.
Britain plans tougher settlement rules for refugees
Britain plans tougher settlement rules for refugees
Britain will no longer automatically extend settlement and family reunion rights to migrants granted asylum, the government says, in a further effort to curb immigration.
Mushroom murderer to appeal convictions
Mushroom murderer to appeal convictions
Australia's mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions but she has been given an extra 28 days to file the paperwork.
Trump AI videos of Democrat a joke, says Vance
Trump AI videos of Democrat a joke, says Vance
US Vice President JD Vance says AI-manipulated videos President Donald Trump posted on social media of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as a joke, dismissing complaints the videos are racist.
Thompson death probe to be reviewed
Thompson death probe to be reviewed
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced yesterday it will review the investigation into the 2005 death of journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson
US govt shutdown begins
US govt shutdown begins
The US government has shut down much of its operations, as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, which could lead to job losses for thousands.
Huge search in Outback for missing boy
Huge search in Outback for missing boy
The family of a preschooler missing from an Outback homestead face an agonising wait for news as the search for the boy enters its fifth day.
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has become critical.
At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines
At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines.
March of the seasons
March of the seasons
Models present creations by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his spring-summer 2026 women's ready-to-wear collection show for the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent
'Temporary' Gaza governance plan includes Tony Blair, Trump
'Temporary' Gaza governance plan includes Tony Blair, Trump
A peace plan released by the White House to end Israel's war in Gaza included surprise roles in a post-war Gaza for two familiar political figures.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after nearly 20 years
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after nearly 20 years
Australian showbiz royalty Nicole Kidman and New Zealand-born country music star Keith Urban have separated after almost 20 years of marriage, according to multiple media reports.