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All this has delighted foreign-policy types in America

Her reputation on the world stage remains intact, but back in NZ Jacinda Ardern is not universally popular. And her critics are rejoicing.

New Zealand’s prime minister, who took office at 37, was called a “babe” and referred to as “the lady with the big teeth” during her time in office.

The American is suspected of gathering data on “biological topics,” Russia’s Federal Security Service says

An emotional Jacinda Ardern has choked back tears while announcing she will stand down as New Zealand Prime Minister.

Jacinda Ardern has made the shock announcement she will step down as New Zealand’s leader, but the reason for the move may come as a surprise.

Meanwhile, the US fleet sits under 300 ships, and the Pentagon’s goal is to have 350 manned ships, still well behind China, by 2045, according to the US Navy’s Navigation Plan 2022 released last summer.

This scenario could easily play out – and the repercussions for the globe would be devastating unless Australia and other countries step in.
Jamie Seidel

Sweden said on Sunday that Turkey is asking for too much in exchange for allowing it to join NATO, as Ankara effectively demands the impossible – that Stockholm override a decision by its own Supreme Court. But analysts say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is unlikely to retract its condition, at least not before the all-important presidential elections scheduled in June.

The joint combat strike drills are intended to discourage separatism, according to Chinese officials

Thousands of people flew into mainland China as Beijing scrapped mandatory hotel quarantines for arrivals

Exclusive: Files raise questions about whether oligarch’s children were made beneficiaries to protect fortune from possible asset freezes

Anders Fogh Rasmussen is set to meet with the island’s president, Tsai Ing-wen

Countries around the world have celebrated New Year, after two years of muted or cancelled events due to the Covid pandemic.

From King Charles III’s upcoming coronation at Westminster Abbey to the first ever Africa Super League and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, FRANCE 24 looks ahead to the new year and shares some of the major events coming up in 2023.