New Zealand's New Ban On Military-Style Weapons Is Officially Law
Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a ban on semiautomatic firearms, magazines and parts.

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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Donald Trump's threats toward Black prosecutors spark violence worries
Former President Donald Trump has verbally attacked two district attorneys and an attorney general, all of whom are investigating him.

No Rescue: Why animal shelter euthanasia is rising
A Scripps News investigation finds euthanasia rates are climbing at cramped animal shelters nationwide.

Disney appears to strip DeSantis' Reedy Creek board of power
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' chosen board to oversee a Disney government could be facing a legal battle, as reports say Disney stripped it of power.