John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'

A new NZME board will be voted in today, with former National Party MP Steven Joyce becoming the chair, accompanied by outspoken shareholder Jim Grenon as a new director. The annual shareholders’ meeting, which initially seemed poised for conflict, will now feature a measured transition, as Grenon previously sought to replace the board but reached a compromise allowing him and Joyce to join alongside existing directors Guy Horrocks, Sussan Turner, and Carol Campbell, with Bowen...

Nigeria's Kano State declared Monday a day of mourning following a tragic road accident that resulted in the deaths of 22 people, including athletes, coaches, officials, medical staff, and a journalist, while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. The state bus overturned near Dakatsalle, injuring nine others, with one person unhurt. Shehu Dikko, chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, expressed heartbreak over the loss of promising athletes who had recently represented their state...

A seven-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh, India, underwent life-saving surgery to remove a three-inch nail that had been allegedly driven into her skull by a paedophile during an assault. The nail had penetrated her neck and palate, partially entering her brain, but specialists at King George’s Medical University Hospital successfully removed it without damaging critical nerves or brain tissue. Now in stable condition, the girl is recovering well and is expected to be discharged in...

Daria Kasatkina's exit has ended the Australian seniors' challenge at Roland Garros, but 16-year-old Emerson Jones continues the quest in the junior event, defeating Capucine Jauffret 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. As the top seed and world No. 2 junior, Jones aims to make history as the first Australian girl to win a junior Grand Slam since 1968, inspired by rising talents like Maya Joint. With a strong sporting background, Jones is adapting well to professional play,...

Boulder Attack SummaryA suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was arrested following a Sunday attack in Boulder, Colorado, where he reportedly used a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails while shouting "Free Palestine." The incident occurred during a demonstration calling for the release of hostages in Gaza, but fortunately, no victims have died. Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn confirmed that the suspect was throwing incendiary devices at people, prompting an investigation by law enforcement and the FBI. Full...

Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming legislation aimed at fast-tracking national interest projects faces opposition from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), led by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, who warns it threatens First Nations' treaty rights and jurisdiction. She insists that "free, prior and informed consent" from First Nations is essential before proceeding with major projects, highlighting concerns about insufficient time for review and the need for collaboration on Indigenous issues, such as infrastructure and...