New Zealand’s latest case of Covid-19 justifies concern about our sea ports being possible entry points for the virus, a leading expert says. The man, a worker from Auckland who […]
US top court hears cases over Trump’s tax returns
The US Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump should be allowed to keep his financial records secret, in a major showdown over presidential powers. Mr Trump […]
Crime agency under fire over bank signature forgery
The National Crime Agency is facing criticism for failing to investigate reports alleging that banks forged signatures and fabricated evidence in court actions to repossess homes. MPs urged the NCA […]
Outrage over US play about Afghan ‘dancing boys’
When it comes to theatre and filmmaking in the West, portrayals of Afghanistan often don’t go beyond women in blue burqas and men carrying AK-47s. But in 2017, two Americans […]
Officer to be fired over Breonna Taylor shooting
A policeman involved in the killing of a black woman in the US state of Kentucky will be fired, city officials announced. Breonna Taylor, 26, was shot as she slept […]
Reebok cuts ties over CrossFit CEO racism tweet
Fitness brands including Reebok have cut ties with CrossFit after the company’s CEO posted a tweet making light of George Floyd’s death. In reply to a public health body saying […]
Third man charged over death of black jogger in US
A man who filmed the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man in the US state of Georgia has been charged with murder. William Bryan Jr was also charged with […]
Scepticism over N Korea’s claim to be virus free
North Korea’s claim that “not a single person” in the country has been infected with the coronavirus is facing growing scepticism. It has credited strict containment measures and the shutting […]