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Former Commonwealth Kiwi boxer dead after boat capsizes in US

Former Commonwealth Kiwi boxer dead after boat capsizes in US

NZ man David Wickenden died in a sailing accident off the US coast. His yacht capsized; he and friend are missing. Search suspended, cause unknown.

Five years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging

Five years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging

UK left EU Jan 31, 2020, ending 50 years of membership. Brexit caused economic, social, & political fallout. Trade hit, immigration up, public opinion soured.

Chinese migrating to Japan in increasing numbers to escape Xi Jinping’s rule

Chinese migrating to Japan in increasing numbers to escape Xi Jinping’s rule

Post-lockdown, Chinese immigrants seek refuge in Japan, driven by "zero-COVID" trauma, economic worries, and political restrictions. Despite tensions, many find it worthwhile.

Donald Trump turns aviation tragedy into new front in the culture wars

Donald Trump turns aviation tragedy into new front in the culture wars

Trump mourned a tragedy, then blamed "woke" policies and diversity for it, attacking officials and lacking evidence. He politicized the event.

North Korean troops taken off Russian frontline after heavy losses, says Ukraine

North Korean troops taken off Russian frontline after heavy losses, says Ukraine

Ukrainian forces report North Korean troops withdrawn from Kursk after losses. Drones also struck a Russian oil refinery. Kremlin declined to comment on the matter.

Donald Trump's foreign aid freeeze leaves organisations in the Asia-Pacific region scrambling

Donald Trump's foreign aid freeeze leaves organisations in the Asia-Pacific region scrambling

Trump's aid freeze impacts Pacific projects, like Bosip's PNG legal aid. USAID funding halt creates uncertainty & concern for many.