Controversial legislation revises the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi granting Maori tribes land rights.Thousands of people have joined a nine-day march towards New Zealand’s capital over a contentious bill redefining the country’s founding agreement between the British and the Indigenous Maori people. New Zealand police reported that about 10,000 people marched through the town of Rotorua in protest against the Treaty Principles Bill on Friday, greeted by hundreds waving the Maori flag as they headed south to the capital, Wellington, some 450km (280 miles) away. The march – or hikoi in the Maori language – is expected to reach Wellington on…
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Trump fills key positions in administration Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest. NEW YORK – On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, a choice that sparked strong reactions on Capitol Hill, to which Gaetz resigned his House seat the same day. Gaetz joins Trump’s lineup of trusted appointees, including Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence—indicating a pattern of selecting…
DJ Clen Releases Highly Anticipated Album “Too Viral.” DJ Clen is ready to take the South African hip-hop scene by storm with the release of his highly anticipated 18-track album Too Viral. Known for his boundary-pushing productions and collaborations with some of the hottest artists in the game, DJ Clen’s latest project is nothing short of a masterpiece, showcasing a mix of diverse sounds and fiery verses. DJ Clen Releases Highly Anticipated Album “Too Viral” With a stellar roster that brings together a variety of artists from all over the South African hip-hop spectrum, Too Viral demonstrates that DJ Clen…
new video loaded: Māori Haka Protest Erupts in New Zealand ParliamenttranscriptBacktranscriptMāori Haka Protest Erupts in New Zealand ParliamentMember of Parliament Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the ceremonial performance of Māori culture, tearing up a controversial bill as other lawmakers joined her in protest.Oh, oh don’t do that. The House is – The House is suspended until a ringing of the bells. The gallery is to be cleared.Recent episodes in InternationalInternational video coverage from The New York Times.International video coverage from The New York Times.Show more videos from International Source link
The Eagles needed that sort of performance as quarterback Jalen Hurts and the passing game were unable to really find a rhythm at any point in the game.Here are four other takeaways from Thursday’s game. Eagles defensive turnaround continuesThe Eagles are officially on a roll, and one of the biggest factors in their climb back to the top of the NFC East has been the remarkable one-year turnaround of their defense.After finishing 30th in the NFL a year ago and playing a significant role in their second half meltdown, the Eagles entered play on Thursday night with the No. 5 defense…
United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked controversial politician and vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, a job he lobbied for when suspended his own election campaign and supported that of the Republican candidate. “I am thrilled to announce Robert F Kennedy Jr as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services [HHS],” Trump wrote on Thursday on his social media platform, Truth Social. “For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to…
Long Island pizzeria selling Thanksgiving pie A Long Island pizzeria is putting all of the holiday favorites together – turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce – and serving it up on this viral pizza pie. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg gave it a try. NEW YORK – A Long Island pizzeria is putting all the holiday favorites together – turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce – and serving them up on this viral Thanksgiving pizza pie. Despite some strong reaction from cranberry sauce haters, Pino’s Pizza of Deer Park is selling hundreds of their Turkey Day-inspired pies. A slice of Thanksgiving pizza at Pino’s…
Ugandan forensic experts have released a report detailing the origin and impact of space debris that fell across western Uganda in May 2023. The debris, traced to SpaceX, damaged property in Kyegegwa, Sembabule, and Kyenjojo districts, spanning a 40-kilometer radius. The report, by Uganda’s National Forensic Sciences University and the Airforce, identified the fragments as “military-grade equipment” made from durable materials that survived re-entry. Although no injuries occurred, the incident raised concerns over the safety and accountability of falling space debris. Kampala had until May 2024 to seek legal recourse under the UN Outer Space Treaty, which holds launching nations…
Jayy-D, the South African hip-hop sensation, continues to break barriers and make waves in the music industry. His latest release, Chapter II, is proving to be a significant milestone in his career, with a growing list of achievements that affirm his place as one of the hottest artists in South Africa today. From tens of thousands of streams to high-profile placements and media features, Jayy-D’s momentum is undeniable. Chapter II — A Smash Hit Chapter II has become an anthem of resilience and raw storytelling, captivating audiences worldwide with its hard-hitting lyrics and sharp production. The track has garnered over 50,000 YouTube streams and has…
When Connor McDavid entered the NHL at the start of the 2015-16 season he did so with enormous hype that that almost seemed impossible to reach. He has not only reached it, he has arguably exceeded it in becoming the most dominant offensive player in hockey and already one of the all-time greats. He achieved a major career milestone on Thursday night when he recorded his 1,000th career point in the NHL, the fourth fastest player to reach that mark. That point came on a second period goal against the Nashville Predators to tie the game.Have a look at the play:…