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Bougainville independence process enters 'final leg' amid lingering uncertainty
Representatives of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville held talks this week in Port Moresby over the future of the autonomous region's political status this week.
US strikes another boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four
The strike comes as the Pentagon is facing criticism over an earlier attack on an alleged drug vessel in which the military fired follow-up strikes, killing surviving crew members.
US says Pentagon review sees opportunities to strengthen AUKUS submarine deal
The Pentagon has completed its review of the AUKUS project to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and has found areas to put the deal on the "strongest possible footing," a US official…
FBI makes arrest in US capital pipe bomb investigation
He is suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by Trump supporters.
Trump renames peace institute 'he destroyed' after himself
The building's owners are currently trying to get the Trump administration evicted, after it took it by force earlier this year.
New York Times sues the Pentagon over press access restrictions
The Times alleged the policy violated the rights to free speech and due process and will "deprive the public of vital information".
Countries quit Eurovision in protest as Israel cleared to stay
Ireland says participation would be 'unconscionable', as others join a boycott.
UK police charge man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker
Police said while Mohammad Asim Bashir had not committed an offence in relation to the attack itself, their investigation led to him being charged with other terrorism offences.
Five people killed following strike on shelter camp in Gaza
Gaza's civil defence agency says five people, including two children, have been killed after an Israeli strike near a shelter camp in al-Mawasi. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram, who is in Gaza spoke… Audio
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means
Putin is digging in on one of his key demands as Ukrainian officials prepare for more peace talks that have yet to yield a deal.
UK finds Putin 'morally responsible' for woman's nerve agent death
Dawn Sturgess died after spraying herself with what she thought was perfume but it turned out to be a deadly chemical.
World News Wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Putin visits Delhi as Russia and India seek to increase and diversify trade
The Russian president's first visit to India in four years aims to increase sales of Russian oil, and broaden business links.
US: FBI arrest man over 2020 Washington pipe-bomb on 6 Jan
An arrest overnight in the US of a suspect in the January 2020 Washington pipe bomb case - correspondent Zach Montellaro has the details Audio
Russian President begins two day visit to India
Vladimir Putin is in India for talks, Anas Mallick has the details from Islamabad Audio
China massing military ships across region in show of maritime force
China is deploying a large number of naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters, at one point more than 100.
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire
The government late on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of scaffolding nets on all public and private residential buildings.
Italian police seek governance documents from 13 luxury fashion brands in labour abuse probe
Some of the brands include Dolce & Gabbana, Gianni Versace, Prada and Gucci.
Sydney tunnel shut over fears concrete roofing could tumble
Engineers found "a couple of large bulges" in the sprayed concrete lining, called shotcrete, of the M4 tunnel roof.
South African neo-Nazi leaves Australia after visa revoked
Matthew Gruter was among 60 people who stood outside NSW parliament holding a sign that said "abolish the Jewish lobby".
