September 13, 2019 Passenger flying from Argentina to New Zealand died minutes before flight landed: report A female passenger died minutes before her 13-hour flight from Argentina to New Zealand landed on Friday.
September 12, 2019 Two teenagers arrested over Australian bushfire; firefighters continue to battle at least 50 blazes Two Australian teenagers were charged Wednesday in setting one of the dozens of destructive fires that have raged across the country’s eastern coast since last week as experts warned of potentially dire conditions ahead of this year’s bushfire season.
September 12, 2019 New Zealand prime minister under pressure after party member accused of sexual assault New Zealand’s prime minister is facing pressure amid allegations that her party may have covered up a sexual assault complaint against one of its staffers.
September 11, 2019 New Zealand firefighters perform ‘haka’ to honor 9/11 first responders A group of firefighters in New Zealand on Wednesday paid tribute to 9/11 first responders with a traditional ceremonial dance, known as the haka.
September 10, 2019 Australia wildfires raging like ‘flamethrower’ devour homes, at least 400 evacuated More than one hundred wildfires raging like a “flamethrower” across southeast Australia have razed homes and sent hundreds of citizens fleeing from the blazes that could continue burning for weeks, officials said Tuesday.
September 5, 2019 Scientists monitoring marine heat wave off West Coast which could disrupt ecosystem Federal scientists said Thursday that they will be monitoring a new ocean heat wave off the West Coast, which could badly disrupt marine life.
September 3, 2019 Australian vegan takes neighbors to court because she doesn't like the smell of fish being barbecued An Australian vegan woman was so furious that she could smell her neighbors' barbecue from their backyard, she took the "vegan beef" to the state's highest court.
August 30, 2019 Fiji police find 5 dead family members near crying baby, quiz 'witch doctor' Fiji police were investigating after a crying baby and the bodies of five family members were found this week on the side of a cliff.
August 29, 2019 China slams US warship for 'provocative' transit through South China Sea, calling it 'maritime hegemony' China hit back at the U.S. on Wednesday after a Navy warship sailed near disputed islands China has claimed as its own in the South China Sea, calling the action “provocative” and a sign of “maritime hegemony.”
August 28, 2019 Gen. Keane: China 'clearly our No. 1 threat out there' ӣƵ senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane claimed China is America's top geopolitical threat and credited new Defense Secretary Mark Esper echoing that sentiment.