A New Zealand doctor has asked the US embassy in Wellington to reimburse his clinic for petrol costs, saying Donald Trump and his administration started an “avoidable war” and should foot the bill for rising fuel prices. Dr Shane Dunphy, of Onslow medical centre in New Zealand’s capital, requested the US embassy pay his centre NZ$2,790.95…
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0 claims checkedThe continent's chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports. Europe remains the world's largest…
Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rearview Houston (AFP) – The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped…
Is opposing Israel 'anti-Semitism'? France’s latest attempt to fight hate risks inflaming it The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from…
A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings on Friday (April 4, 2026). The Springs Fire broke out at around 11 a.m., and by 2.30 p.m.
Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14 April 4, 2026Ukraine came under massive air attacks from Russia on Thursday night and throughout Friday, which killed at least 14 people across…
The former head of the Department of Home Affairs’ engagement with a Liberal powerbroker was “reckless”, “ill-advised” and beyond the boundaries of normal public service practice, a previously…
Iran’s forces were hunting on Saturday (April 4, 2026) for a missing U.S. pilot from one of two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf, officials from both sides said, while two airmen were…
Many of Tokyo's popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan's postwar advancement in the 1960s, and are now getting old and frail. Some have fallen, and many…