Symbol of NZ post-quake rebuild to hold first match A new NZ$683 million stadium that was a symbol of Christchurch's struggle to rebuild after a deadly earthquake struck the New Zealand city will host its first match on Friday in front of a sellout rugby crowd. News Lens • 22 Apr
Symbol of NZ post-quake rebuild to hold first match A new NZ$683 million stadium that was a symbol of Christchurch's struggle to rebuild after a deadly earthquake struck the New Zealand city will host its first match on Friday in front of a sellout rugby crowd. News Lens • 22 Apr
India orders school water bells to beat heat Schools in India's capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. News Lens • 22 Apr
India orders school water bells to beat heat Schools in India's capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. News Lens • 22 Apr
US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has stressed that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing. Business • 21 Apr
US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has stressed that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing. Business • 21 Apr
US retail sales surge past expectations on energy spike Retail sales in the US soared past expectations in March, government data showed today, as gasoline prices surged on fallout from war in the Middle East. Business • 21 Apr
US retail sales surge past expectations on energy spike Retail sales in the US soared past expectations in March, government data showed today, as gasoline prices surged on fallout from war in the Middle East. Business • 21 Apr
7,900 died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency has said. World • 21 Apr
7,900 died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency has said. World • 21 Apr
No 10 used pressure to clear Mandelson - sacked official Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs today. UK • 21 Apr
No 10 used pressure to clear Mandelson - sacked official Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs today. UK • 21 Apr
Kallas expects 'positive decisions' on €90bn Ukraine loan The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she expects "positive decisions" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine to be made tomorrow. Ukraine • 21 Apr
Kallas expects 'positive decisions' on €90bn Ukraine loan The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she expects "positive decisions" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine to be made tomorrow. Ukraine • 21 Apr
Romanian AI music sensation sparks racism debate The songs of one AI-generated singer are a sensation in Romania, racking up millions of views online - but angering real-life musicians and drawing criticism from the Roma minority as a racist cliché. News Lens • 21 Apr
Romanian AI music sensation sparks racism debate The songs of one AI-generated singer are a sensation in Romania, racking up millions of views online - but angering real-life musicians and drawing criticism from the Roma minority as a racist cliché. News Lens • 21 Apr
'Predator' leaders seeking new 'world order' - Amnesty The leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new "predatory" world order while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, rights group Amnesty International said. World • 21 Apr
'Predator' leaders seeking new 'world order' - Amnesty The leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new "predatory" world order while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, rights group Amnesty International said. World • 21 Apr
Mexico pyramid shooting was 'planned' attack - officials Mexican security officials said that a recent shooting at the world-famous Teotihuacan pyramids that left one person dead and 13 others wounded "wasn't spontaneous". World • 21 Apr
Mexico pyramid shooting was 'planned' attack - officials Mexican security officials said that a recent shooting at the world-famous Teotihuacan pyramids that left one person dead and 13 others wounded "wasn't spontaneous". World • 21 Apr
