NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California’s salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy – and Trump
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria’s new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Moment tornado tears through southern France
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
Caste divides make scorching summers harder in a parched corner of India
Rising heat and water scarcity are deepening old caste inequalities in Bundelkhand region, activists say.
Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of three-year-old girl
There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
Is UK’s Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema’s second inauguration appear to be continuing.
Israel warns of ‘forceful’ response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.


