Vatican Official To Stand Trial For Historical Sexual Abuse Charges
An Australian judge dismissed some of the charges against Cardinal George Pell, citing insufficient evidence.

Baby kangaroo rescued in crocodile-infested flood waters in Australia
Rescue workers in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland rescued a baby kangaroo from crocodile-infested waters amid record flooding there.

New Zealand fears more fatalities after cyclone kills 4
Police say 1,442 people have been uncontactable since Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand's north.

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."
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US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border
Authorities from both sides have been eager to end the process that allowed immigrants to pursue asylum cases without using official crossings.

FAA calls on airlines to help prevent another travel meltdown
The FAA is changing some practices due to recent runway incursion events, and addressing possible effects of staffing shortages.

Why are some citizens protesting in France?
Hundreds of people were arrested in clashes amid some the biggest protests so far against the raising of France's retirement age.