DR Congo elections: Church observers critical of electoral process
Church leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo who were observers during elections on December 20th say they have found…
Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024? Here are 5 hotspots to watch
Sadly, 2023 has been a violent one on the global stage. War broke out between Israel and Hamas in Gaza,…
Could you cope with a shock to your bank balance? 5 ways to check you are financially resilient
Imagine the dentist has just said you urgently need a A$2,000 dental crown. A week later, a pipe in your…
Israeli forces confiscate cash during raids in occupied West Bank | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Israeli forces conducted large-scale raids across cities in the occupied West Bank targeting money exchange outlets and seizing millions of…
A Free and Open Internet Is a Threat to the Establishment – Activist Post
By Connor O’Keefe Last week, a video clip of Francis Fukuyama went viral. In the clip, the political scientist called…
Nigeria violence: Funerals for some of the 160 killed in attacks
At least 160 people have been killed in central Nigeria – in attacks on remote villages over the weekend. Another…
‘You don’t know why they’re filming or what they’ll do with it’: flight attendants on being unwilling stars of viral videos
As any frequent social media user knows, airline passengers often record and post in-flight incidents – from frightening turbulence to…
New Zealand newsrooms saw the rise of ‘mob censorship’ in 2023, as journalists faced a barrage of abuse
New Zealand consistently ranks well in global monitors of democracy, media freedom and open government. But high rates of abuse…
Netanyahu in ‘extreme jeapordy’: Analysis
The ongoing Israel-Gaza war has destroyed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s image as “Mr Security”, with many Israelis holding him responsible…
Seeing a lot of mobile speed cameras on your summer road trips? Here’s how they work
As you’re driving around this summer holidays, there’s every chance you’ll see a strange-looking white or yellow box on the…
NZ report card 2023: near the top of the class in some areas, room for improvement elsewhere
End-of-year results aren’t only for school and university students. Countries, too, can be measured for their progress – or lack…
‘If you don’t die from air strikes, you die from starvation’: Euro-Med Monitor spokesman
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Muhammad Shehada, a spokesman for the Euro-Med Monitor, says Israeli operations have turned the north of…