The 'anyone-but-Bernie' movement
Democrats are rapidly swinging behind Joe Biden, united by a common goal – stopping Bernie Sanders.
Coronavirus: Japan's kid care crisis
In a country where mothers are still expected to be responsible for child rearing, a mouth long school closure is forcing many mums to limit their work hours.
Miss France fights 'bimbo' claims
French gender equality body slams contest as reinforcing stereotypes and sexist social media attacks.
Aussie man jailed for daughter's murder
The Supreme Court Judge said the 49-year-old's crime was a "catastrophic breach" of a family bond.
Australian Associated Press to close
The Australian media is rallying to save the AAP newswire service after two of its biggest clients cut ties, and a June closure was announced.
NSW bushfire season lasted 240 days
The NSW bushfire season began in July 2019. Since then, around 11 million hectares of land has been scorched across Australia.
Child drowns after Turkey opens border
A young refugee died after being pulled from the sea when a boat capsized off the Greek island of Lesbos.
Trans-Tasman travel watch
Government "keeping a watching brief' on coronavirus activity in Australia, but no travel ban yet.
Joe Biden wins backing of rivals
Former US Democratic candidates Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg have endorsed Joe Biden.
Superstar GE CEO Jack Welch dies
Welch was known as 'Neutron Jack,' after firing tens of thousands of employees during the first five of his twenty year tenure at General Electric.
Top tourist sites eerily deserted
Fears over the coronavirus have emptied out iconic sites in Europe and Asia.
Vatican opening WWII archive
Facts set to come out on controversial period for Catholic church over wartime pope's position on the Holocaust.
Shop owner beats up gunman with metal pole
After beating up an armed robber, an Australian shop owner held him down for 15 minutes before police arrived.
South Korea religious leader apologises
He said it's "not the time for casting blame on anyone", and bowed asking for forgiveness for unintentionally spreading the virus.
Half of sandy beaches could be lost by 2100
The ocean is moving landward with rising sea levels. The world needs urgent action if we are to continue enjoying our beaches.
Trans-Tasman travel watch
Government "keeping a watching brief' on coronavirus activity in Australia, but no travel ban yet.
Person-to-person Covid-19 spread in Aus
All previous 28 Australian cases were people who were infected while they were travelling overseas.
Klobuchar ends US presidential bid
The Minnesota Senator is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and is set to endorse rival Joe Biden.
Buttigieg suspends campaign
Unlikely Democratic presidential candidate's uphill climb to be called off after two poor results.
Trump-themed coffee shop mocks liberals
As well as a caffeinated beverage, you can buy a "black coffee matters" shirt or "Make America Great Again" red cap.
The trouble with Bernie Sanders
OPINION: It's not that the US presidential hopeful can't win. It's that he'll be hopeless if he does.
Superstar GE CEO Jack Welch dies
Welch was known as 'Neutron Jack,' after firing tens of thousands of employees during the first five of his twenty year tenure at General Electric.
Dog sniffs out masssive stash
Stryker's nose gets the job done in Texas, sniffing out a giant $1.9 million worth of meth.
Klobuchar ends US presidential bid
The Minnesota Senator is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and is set to endorse rival Joe Biden.
Dog found dead after US flight
12-week-old Sebastian was headed to Los Angeles when the tragic discovery was made.
Prince let supermodel sit on Queen's throne
Supermodel Caprice Bourret also stole a memento from the Palace during a date.
Virus fears close down Louvre
Workers at the world's most visited museum are worried about catching virus.
Kissing in the time of coronavirus
Kissing a friend or a colleague on the cheek is as European as the Eiffel Tower – and that's presenting problems as COVID-19 spreads.
British PM engaged, expecting baby
Boris Johnson's partner Carrie Symonds is pregnant and the couple are now engaged, they have announced.
Climate activism is indigenous survival
OPINION: An unholy marriage of capitalism and colonial imperialism triggered the Pacific's disastrous climate crisis.
Govt 'lobbied for blacklisted boat'
Government is accused of lobbying for fishing company it is also prosecuting.
Storm to hit NZ at weekend
New Zealand will feel the tail end of Cyclone Uesi "quite significantly" over the weekend, MetService says.
Tropical storm strengthens
Tropical cyclone Uesi rises to category 3 but it's not yet known if it'll track towards NZ.
South Korea religious leader apologises
He said it's "not the time for casting blame on anyone", and bowed asking for forgiveness for unintentionally spreading the virus.
Gunman takes hostages at Philippines mall
In Manila, a man believed to be a disgruntled former mall security guard has taken over 30 people hostage.
North Korea fires twice
The secretive state has resumed weapons demonstrations following a months-long hiatus.
Kiwi held over Bali's record drug haul
It was meant to be Thomas Michael Daly's dream adventure abroad. But his failure to declare his medication turned it upside-down.
South Sudan forms government
South Sudan opens a new chapter in the wake of civil war, as rival leaders form a coalition government.
Billions of locusts swarm East Africa
The pests move like a cloud of billowing smoke, blocking out the sun and bringing a major humanitarian crisis.
'Killing people became a culture'
Former South Sudanese refugees talk about their hopes for peace at last - as David Shearer warns frustration may lead to violence
DNA of extinct humans alive in Africa
Evidence is discovered of a species of ancient humans who split from our own 1 million years ago.
Unlocking trade with India
OPINION: India holds a lot of opportunity for New Zealand but we need to find a new way to do business.
US, Taliban sign peace deal
All US troops will leave Afghanistan in 14 months if the Taliban fulfills its commitments.
Counter-coronavirus official infected
He was sweating during a press conference about the outbreak. It turned out he had the virus himself.