Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Ardern’s new university role draws backlash

Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern will take a role teaching empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust at the University of Sydney, despite her...

Breastfeeding protections extended to men who identify as women

Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has confirmed that a biological male who identifies as a woman and induces lactation can be covered...

Revolver found, two arrested following shooting in Manurewa

Two people have been arrested and a firearm located following a vehicle stop in Manurewa Monday night. Just after 10.30pm, Police received information relating to...

Brazen thief lands in court

A man is facing charges after a brazen daylight theft worth thousands of dollars in Silverdale. The community was quick to contact Police after the...

Jordan bombs Syria after deadly church attack

Damascus says seven civilians were killed in the strikes and denies coordinating the operation with Amman. Jordan carried out airstrikes on what it described as...

ACT promises spending cuts and revises stance on migration policy

ACT is promising smaller government, lower debt and changes to healthcare, retirement savings and welfare if returned to government. Leader David Seymour unveiled the party’s...

Man charged with attempted murder after park assault

Police have charged the man taken into custody in central Auckland with attempted murder. Emergency services were called to Myers Park about 4:45pm on Sunday,...

Bolsonaro challenges Brazil election result

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has claimed a fourth term in office after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro,...

Fatal crashes – Christchurch, Georgetown and Davenport

Fatal crash, Christchurch One person has died following a crash in Christchurch Central early this morning. Police were called around 3.20am with reports that a car...

EU country turns to AI to slash government workforce

The Netherlands plans to axe 25,000 jobs to save nearly $4 billion annually. The Netherlands has unveiled plans to cut...

WHO website cited in COVID jab–MS link

A statement appearing on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website has prompted renewed attention to a possible association between...

Serbia’s Vucic loses election, accuses EU and US ‘deep state’ of meddling

The bloc’s leaders rushed to congratulate the student-led opposition on its projected victory before the official vote count was...

Lula ally assaulted ahead of crucial Brazil election (Video)

Montes Claros City councilwoman Iara Pimentel was injured by a projectile at a campaign event. A politician from Brazilian President...

Saudi man who bugged OpenAI office faces espionage charges – WSJ

Investigators are examining whether the suspect intended to offer confidential company information to Saudi Arabia. The FBI is examining whether...

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