New Zealand formally apologizes to victims of abuse in state care
An inquiry found abuse, torture and neglect of some 200,000 people in state care over 70 years. People with disabilities or from Maori and Pacific Islander communities were especially vulnerable.
A Frank Assessment of Israel’s Goals in Gaza From the Former Defense Minister
Israel’s Defense Minister was fired last week by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who said that trust had “eroded” between them. The now former defense minister met with families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and gave his thoughts on what Israel can…
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned over accusations that he failed to report physical and sexual abuse to the police.
A man drove his car into a crowd in southern China, killing 35
A man who authorities said was upset over his divorce settlement rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in southern China, police said.
Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell
The original 2021 ruling ordered Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The appeals court said there is “insufficient consensus” on a specific reduction percentage.
They’re the most vulnerable of refugees. And they’re remarkably resilient
Sudan’s civil war has displaced 10 million citizens. Here are profiles of two young people from the most vulnerable groups: an unaccompanied minor caring for twin brothers, a woman who was raped.
Gangs in Haiti shot at a Spirit Airlines plane as it was trying to land in Port-Au-Prince
Violence continues in Haiti, despite the appointment of a new prime minister. The international airport was shut down after shots were fired at a landing commercial flight.
Morning news brief
President-elect Trump is likely to influence who’s chosen as Senate and House leaders. Trump must decide who will lead the Justice Department. President Biden travels to Peru and Brazil this week.
Israel’s EL Al Airlines Turns Profits by Continuing to Fly
Israel’s airlines are generating a windfall as international carriers cancel or limit flights due to security concerns. Flying in or out of Israel has become a logistical challenge since the war in Gaza erupted.
Uncertainty remains after Haiti’s transitional government ousted its prime minister
Haiti’s transitional government has ousted their prime minister, but that transitional leader says the move is unconstitutional and he is not going anywhere.
Haiti swears in a new leader as gangs shoot at a flight landing in the main airport
Haiti’s international airport shut down temporarily after gangs opened fire at a Spirit Airlines flight landing in Port-Au-Prince. The latest violence came as a new prime minister was sworn in.
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