
A sign of the times, NZ PM Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power
In the wake of her resignation, Jacinda Ardern has been lauded as a leader who brought grace and generosity of spirit to the job.
Thu Jan 19 2023

Ukraine war shows Europe too reliant on U.S., Finland PM says
Marin advocated boosting Europe's defence capabilities, including arms production.
Fri Dec 02 2022

Finland's premier takes drugs test after leaked party videos
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has taken a drugs test after the publication of a leaked video of her dancing with her friends at a party.
Sat Aug 20 2022

Finland's leader slams leaked video of her dancing at private parties
Marin said she was upset that videos of her dancing at private parties were published online as they were meant to be seen only by friends.
Fri Aug 19 2022

How to give the world's youth a voice in shaping global challenges
Societies give youth a voice and a chance to pursue and have a real stake in shaping the policies that will impact their future.
Sat Aug 13 2022

Finland plans to let workers see colleagues salaries to close gender pay gap
Prime Minister Sanna Marin is pushing ahead with the legislation to shrink the wage discrepancy.
Thu Nov 11 2021

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025