Ohio's maternal deaths rise due to rural care access gaps, prompting the MOM 365 initiative to improve outcomes.

A Midwest flash freeze causes dangerous black ice, disrupting commutes and prompting safety warnings.

Waikato Regional Council seeks a one-year Te Huia rail trial extension to June 2027 to recover from delays and align with Auckland’s City Rail Link launch.

New Zealand allows restaurants with retail space to sell alcohol for takeout, simplifying rules and boosting consumer choice.

Nigeria renews power sector regulators to boost electricity service and attract investment.

A U.S. lawmaker backs the Block the Bombs Act, seeking to halt arms sales over Gaza's civilian casualties, drawing parallels to Vietnam.

Bangladesh pledges secure 2026 election amid heightened security and diplomatic assurances.

Connor Pollock denied bail on terrorism charges linked to a plot targeting a Galway mosque and migrant housing.

BCLC warns against putting lottery tickets in kids' Christmas stockings, citing risks of normalizing gambling.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says his party is ready for 2026, values coalition unity, and rejects working with Labour.