Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand’s next prime minister. He chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen taken the post.
Sebastien Ogier wins Monte Carlo rally for a record 9th time
Frenchman Sebastien Ogier has won the season-opening Monte Carlo rally for a record ninth time to break the tie with countryman Sebastien Loeb.
Correction: Hong Kong pet rabbits enjoy bunny resort story
In a January 20 story about a boarding kennel for rabbits in Hong Kong, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the rabbits were provided with “lots of carrots.”.
Correction: Hong Kong pet rabbits enjoy bunny resort story
In a January 20 story about a boarding kennel for rabbits in Hong Kong, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the rabbits were provided with “lots of carrots.”
Al-Shabaab claims bomb, gun attack in downtown Mogadishu
A huge blast tore through buildings near the mayor’s office in central Mogadishu on Sunday, with gunfire erupting afterwards in an attack claimed by Al-Shabaab, according to police and witnesses.
Emanuela Orlandi vanished 40 years ago. Why is the Vatican just now opening an investigation?
Nearly four decades after 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi went missing, the Vatican opened its first official inquest into the case. Andrea Blanco explains her disappearance and asks, why now?
Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden
Outrage over a Quran-burning protest in Sweden produced a second day of protests in Turkey.
Putin facing ‘last roll of dice’ with Russia and Ukraine gearing up for ‘major offensive’
A retired British Army officer believes the war will enter a critical period over the coming months as fighting between the two sides intensifies.
Swiss skier Yule beats Ryding to win slalom in Kitzbuehel
Swiss skier Daniel Yule has won a men’s World Cup slalom after first-run leader Manuel Feller straddled a gate and failed to finish his home race.