Australian PM Apologizes For Going On Holiday Amid Bush Fire Crisis
Scott Morrison's decision to cut his vacation short and return to Sydney comes after around 100 fires broke out across Australia's east coast.

Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM, pledges focus on economy
Chris Hipkins, 44, has promised a back-to-basics approach focusing on the economy and what he described as the "pandemic of inflation."
By Mark Mitchell / New Zealand Herald / AP
Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand leader
Ardern's final act was to join lawmakers attending celebrations at the Rātana meeting grounds, the home of an Indigenous Māori religious movement.
By Mark Mitchell / New Zealand Herald / AP
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to leave office, sets October election
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's last day in office will be Feb. 7.
By New Zealand Herald / APTop Stories

Planning a home project? Here's how supplies, prices will be in 2023
After two years of shortages and delays, things starting to improve.
By Rogelio V. Solis / AP
Grammys could make history with Beyoncé, Bad Bunny wins
A win by Bad Bunny would mark the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top honor.
By AP
Powerball jackpot grows to $747 million after no winner
The $747 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Monday night is the ninth largest in U.S. lottery history.
By Keith Srakocic / AP