World Politics
One jailed over cyber harassment of Brigitte Macron
A Paris court sentenced 10 people accused of cyber-bullying French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte by spreading false information about her gender.
US vice president says 'crazy person' tried to break into his home
US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (US time) said "a crazy person" had tried to break into his Ohio home by hammering on the windows, noting he and his...
Maduro set to appear in US court to face narco-terrorism charges
The Venezuelan president's capture by the United States military has sparked deep uncertainty about the oil-rich South American nation's future.
Latest developments following US actions in Venezuela
US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Melissa Chan-Green with the latest on the United States actions in Venezuela. Audio
US actions in Venezuela breach international law - Helen Clark
Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader, Helen Clark says the actions of the United States in Venezuela breach international law. Clark spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Venezuelan living in NZ responds to latest developments
Katherine Halkett, a Venezuelan woman living in New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
'At last': Venezuelans abroad celebrate Maduro ouster
Thousands massed in the Chilean capital, Santiago, joyfully waving the Venezuelan flag, decked out in their national colours of yellow, blue and red.
Kiwi expert on Venezuela attack: 'Time that we made our voice clear'
International relations expert Professor Robert Patman described the US' military actions against Venezuela as an audacious move.
NZ 'concerned' following US attack on Venezuela, expects all to follow international law - Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has made the government's first statement following the US military action against Venezuela.
Live: Worldwatch special on US attack on Venezuela
RNZ presents a special Worldwatch edition on the invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro, by the US.
US has been here before, but seizure of Venezuela's Maduro is unprecedented
Analysis: The seizure of a foreign leader is a blatant sign of the Trump administration's aggressive but unfocused might-makes-right approach.
The Australian region with two politicians behind bars
The two politicians elected to represent the entire South East region of South Australia are starting the year in custody.
Watch: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges left-wing success
He has taken over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with US President Donald Trump. Video
Trump acknowledged he lost 2020 election - investigator
The US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Wednesday released 255 pages of transcript from Smith's testimony in mid-December.
Trump bashes Clooney after actor becomes French
US President Donald Trump took the opportunity to bash France, too.
New bruising sparks more questions about Trump's health
Medical experts warn Trump's reluctance to be more transparent about his health only threatens to intensify the scrutiny that he's struggled all year to escape.
New York City's first Muslim mayor gets ready to take office
At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, New York Attorney General Letitia James will swear in the new mayor in a private ceremony.
Watch: UN chief says 'get serious' in grim New Year message
"As we enter the new year, the world stands at a crossroads," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Video
Trump claims Ukraine peace talks will be clear 'in a few weeks'
US President Donald Trump says that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, though some of the thorniest…
US bombed Islamic State 'scum' to protect 'innocent Christians', Trump says
The United States carried out an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government.
