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The US House speaker said that a congressional panel should not release a report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump's choice for US attorney general.

Hezbollah is considering a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal, sources told CNN, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group intensify.

China's ageing population is burdening its pension system, and although the country abandoned its 35-year-old one-child policy in 2015, it has struggled to boost the birth rate.

The family of militant civil rights leader Malcolm X has filed a NZ$170 million lawsuit that accuses law enforcement agencies of allowing his murder to be carried out almost 60 years ago. Audio

Pacific Island nations and other vulnerable countries don't have a voice at the G20, but they make themselves heard at climate summits.

Kennedy has been criticised for making false claims about vaccines and will now head an organisation with a $3 trillion budget.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence secretary pick, supports the Pentagon leadership overhaul.

Matt Gaetz has resigned his seat in the US House of Representatives, which would end a probe examining allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. He has denied wrongdoing.

The historic city is the latest to place restrictions on short-term rentals and tour groups, as officials say the status quo is unsustainable for residents.

The congressman, who remains under investigation for sexual misconduct, said it would "be an honour to serve" in the role.

A court has ordered anti-whaling activist and environmentalist Paul Watson to remain in detention in Greenland, as authorities consider a request from Japan to extradite him on charges dating back…

Republicans have elected South Dakota's John Thune as the new senate leader.

Concerns raised were not personal, but about possible massive foreign policy changes under Donald Trump.