1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern tears up in final interview and admits she was 'tired' as New Zealand PM

Jacinda Ardern said she feels tired and acknowledged her leadership became a political flashpoint for some people as she reflected on her five-year term as New Zealand's prime minister. The ex-Labour leader defended her government's record on policy priorities such as reducing child poverty and climate change, saying any prime minister who said they'd achieved perfection wasn't being honest. Jacinda Ardern said she feels tired and acknowledged her leadership became a political flashpoint for some people as she reflected on her five-year term as New Zealand's prime minister Ms Ardern became the youngest female leader in the world when she won the 2017 election at the age of 37 and said she stepped down because she couldn't commit to another three years should Labour win the next election. The ex-Labour leader defended her government's record on policy priorities such as reducing child poverty and climate change, saying any prime minister who said they'd achieved perfection wasn't being honest Ms Ardern was swept to power on a wave of popularity labelled 'Jacindamania' and was lauded for her progressive agenda and her commitment to reducing economic inequality as well as her early handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Jacinda Ardern says she has written about things ‘that I haven’t shared before’ in new memoir

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two years after her shock …

2 months, 1 week ago

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in June

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Two years after her shocking decision to resign as prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern is set to publish a memoir. Crown, a division of Penguin Random House, announced Tuesday that Ardern’s “A Different Kind of Power” is scheduled for June 3. With her popularity fading, Ardern stunned many supporters by deciding to leave, saying she …

1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand’s former prime minister Jacinda Ardern marries long-term partner after years of delay

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand ex-Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern weds longtime partner

The Hindu

New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern married her longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony on Saturday, January 13, 2024, finally tying the knot after cancelling ceremonies during strict COVID-19 controls she imposed on the country. Ms. Ardern, 43, and Gayford, 47, got engaged in May 2019 and were meant to be married in early 2022, but the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern ties the knot with longtime partner Clarke Gayford

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

Jacinda Ardern given a top New Zealand honor for her service during shooting, pandemic

The Independent

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1 year, 11 months ago

'After failed IVF round, I thought I wouldn't be a mother', New Zealand PM Jacinda as she quits politics

India TV News

Nearly four months after Jacinda Ardern announced to step down from the post of New Zealand Prime Ministership, the leader recalled how she left hope of becoming a mother after a series of failed In vitro fertilization rounds. During her valedictory speech to Parliament in Wellington on Wednesday, Ardern said she and her fiance Clarke Gayford thought they couldn’t have …

1 year, 11 months ago

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to parliament

Firstpost

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday delivered her final speech to the parliament. Ardern shocked New Zealand earlier this year when she announced she was stepping down as prime minister and retiring from politics, saying she no longer had “enough in the tank”. “And that’s probably because my internal reluctance to lead was matched only by a …

1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern reveals first post-politics role – and says she won’t miss being PM

The Independent

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand Prime Minister

Firstpost

Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday she was grateful for her time in office, insisting that a sustained barrage of online abuse was not the reason for her shock resignation. The 42-year-old said last week she no longer had “enough in the tank” after a turbulent five years, during which she steered the country through …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand PM

The Hindu

Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand's Prime Minister Tuesday, saying the thing she would miss most was the people, because they had been the “joy of the job.” Ms. Ardern, who has been a global icon of the left, shocked the nation on Thursday when she said she was resigning as leader after more than five …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern makes her final appearance as New Zealand’s leader

LA Times

Jacinda Ardern, who shocked New Zealand last week with her decision to step down, made her final public appearance as prime minister at the home of an Indigenous Maori religious movement. Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand’s prime minister Tuesday, saying the thing she would miss most was the people, because they had been the “joy …

2 years, 2 months ago

Promise and pragmatism: On Jacinda Ardern’s term as New Zealand PM

The Hindu

Jacinda Ardern’s time in office as New Zealand’s Prime Minister was rattled by several successive challenges. Chris Hipkins, a former Minister for COVID response in Ms. Ardern’s Cabinet and a troubleshooter for the Prime Minister, will succeed her and lead Labour in the 2023 election. While her leadership style is widely praised, particularly among liberal sections across the world, there …

2 years, 2 months ago

'Jacinda Ardern was abused by public': New Zealand's upcoming PM says 'will shield family, kids''

Firstpost

Auckland: The next prime minister of New Zealand has sworn to shield his family from the “abhorrent” treatment that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, endured while in office. Chris Hipkins said that a “tiny percentage” of Kiwis were guilty for mistreating Ms. Ardern in remarks made on Sunday, following a unanimous vote by Labour Party MPs in his country to support …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern speaks of ‘sense of relief’ after quitting as PM: ‘I slept well for the first time in a long time’

The Independent

Jacinda Ardern has said she has “no regrets” a day after announcing she would be stepping down as the prime minister of New Zealand. Speaking to reporters at the airport in Napier where the Labour Party’s annual caucus took place, the prime minister said that she “slept well for the first time in a long time” after announcing that she …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern | The woman who defied realpolitik

The Hindu

On January 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, 42, stunned the world by announcing her resignation. Record levels of inflation, a housing affordability crisis, rising crime rates, and a backlash against progressive policy initiatives — a climate tax on agricultural emissions that could affect farmers, empowering indigenous communities, an ambitious plan to overhaul the country’s water infrastructure, legislation to …

2 years, 2 months ago

Mint Explainer: What's behind New Zealand PM Ardern's sudden resignation?

Live Mint

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she would be stepping down from her country’s top job. Mint breaks down her tenure and what to make of her departure: On 19 January, Ardern surprised her country and the world by announcing her resignation as prime minister of New Zealand. Despite a handsome election victory in 2020, a succession of …

2 years, 2 months ago

The lessons of Jacinda Ardern: Women in politics still face an uphill battle

Salon

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Jan. 19 that she will soon resign from office. During her tenure, Ardern oversaw New Zealand's strict COVID-19 response and also dealt with other crises like the Christchurch mosque shooting in 2019. The Conversation spoke with Virginia Tech political science scholar and women in politics expert Farida Jalalzai to provide context about …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern, the public servant

Al Jazeera

The resignation of New Zealand’s prime minister shows humility and empathy still have a place in politics. Those two words best describe, it seems to me, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister who announced her shock resignation earlier this week. For six challenging years, Ardern said, “hand on heart”, that she had given New Zealand her “all”. Ardern’s defining devotion …

2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

The Independent

2 years, 2 months ago

Who are the candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM?

The Independent

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, said Thursday that she would leave office. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ardern “has shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength.” “She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership …

2 years, 2 months ago

Reaction to Jacinda Ardern resigning as New Zealand leader

Associated Press

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shocked many with her announcement Thursday that she will leave office next month. I had the privilege of being alongside New Zealand during crisis, and they placed their faith in me.” — Ardern, in announcing her decision to reporters after a Labour Party meeting “I wouldn’t want this last five and a half years …

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealandâ€™s Ardern has many possibilities for a second act

Deccan Chronicle

WELLINGTON: When Jacinda Ardern announced this week she was stepping down as New Zealand’s prime minister, speculation began almost immediately about what she might do for a second act. “I’ll have to admit I slept well for the first time in a long time last night,” Ardern told reporters Friday, adding that she felt both sadness and relief. But I …

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is an icon to many for stepping down

The Hindu

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, said Thursday that she would leave office. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ardern “has shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength.” “She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities,” Albanese tweeted. “Jacinda …

2 years, 2 months ago

By quitting, Jacinda Ardern sets an example

Hindustan Times

It is a rare moment when a politician steps down from their powerful perch. On Thursday, though, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern broke away from this tradition with a shock announcement that she was going to quit. Holding back tears, Ms Ardern said she had no more in the tank to continue, adding that she was only human. PREMIUM …

2 years, 2 months ago

Tucker Carlson Announces Jacinda Ardern's Resignation By Mocking Her Appearance

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tucker Carlson reported the resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday by insulting her appearance, mangling her name and making absurd claims about her leadership. “And some rare good news: The appalling prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern ― that’s the lady with the big teeth who tormented her citizens ― has just …

2 years, 2 months ago

Baby at UNGA, the hijab after Christchurch attack: Big moments from Jacinda Ardern's time as New Zealand PM

Firstpost

Wellington: New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern is quitting after a tumultuous five years that shot her to global stardom as a progressive leader but left her ground down by the challenges at home. Here are five moments that marked the leadership of the 42-year-old Ardern, who declared Thursday: “I know that I no longer have enough in the tank.” …

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern steps down, leaves long list of problems for successor

Firstpost

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday that she will step down in a matter of weeks amid plunging popularity ratings and a raging economic crisis. “I believe that leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have, but also one of the more challenging,” Ardern said. New Zealand actor and Hollywood veteran Sam …

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand's Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was …

2 years, 2 months ago

Indian politics needs more like her: Jairam Ramesh on New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

The Hindu

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on January 19 hailed New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has announced that she is stepping down as her country's leader, and said that "Indian politics needs more like her". "Legendary cricket commentator, Vijay Merchant once said about retiring at the peak of his career: Go when people ask why is he going instead of …

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic led her to become an international icon but who faced mounting criticism at home, said Thursday she was leaving office. In March 2019, Ardern faced one of the darkest days in New Zealand’s history when …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern resigns: Sam Neill defends NZ PM against 'nutbags'

Daily Mail

Kiwi actor Sam Neill has passionately defended Jacinda Ardern hours after she resigned as Prime Minster of New Zealand. Kiwi actor Sam Neill has passionately defended Jacinda Ardern hours after she resigned as Prime Minster of New Zealand 'Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigned today. Ms Ardern resigns at just 42 after becoming leader just over five years ago on October …

2 years, 2 months ago

A legacy marked by crisis and empathy: Jacinda Ardern’s time as PM as she announces shock resignation

Firstpost

Wellington: Jacinda Ardern promised “relentless positivity” as New Zealand’s prime minister, but in announcing her shock resignation on Thursday admitted the unrelenting demands of the job had finally worn her down. A fresh-faced Ardern was elected prime minister in 2017, and in a tumultuous first term faced New Zealand’s worst terror attack, a deadly volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic. …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern news: New Zealand prime minister announces shock resignation

The Independent

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to resign, sets October election

The Hindu

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on January 19 said she is stepping down as New Zealand’s leader and will not contest general elections set for October. She was lauded globally for her country’s initial handling of the coronavirus pandemic after New Zealand managed for months to stop the virus at its borders. Ms. Ardern in December announced a Royal Commission of …

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Is Resigning

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING In a tearful announcement, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she is resigning from her position. “I believe that leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have but also one of the more challenging,” she said during the announcement, according to New Zealand public broadcaster RNZ. Fiona Goodall - World Rugby …

2 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to step down next month, not to seek re-election this year

India TV News

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she will step down from her post next month and would not be contesting this year's general elections. Ardern steered New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic The unexpected announcement from Ardern comes after five and a half years of tenure leading New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic. As per various reports, the …

2 years, 2 months ago

Praise pours in for outgoing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Al Jazeera

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Ardern has led New Zealand with a mix of intellect, strength, insight and empathy. “You can’t be what you can’t see,” wrote Katy Gallagher, Australia’s minister for finance, women and public service, noting that Ardern had set an example for a generation of young women who had watched her lead New Zealand with “strength, empathy …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister

Al Jazeera

An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election this year. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that she will resign from her post next month and will not contest this year’s general elections. “The question now becomes whether the voting public – who have been steadily …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern announces resignation as New Zealand prime minister

ABC

Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand prime minister, while also calling an election on October 14. Ms Ardern has been New Zealand's prime minister since 2017. With regards to the upcoming elections in October, Ms Ardern said she still believed New Zealand Labour would win, but signalled that Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson would not put …

2 years, 2 months ago

‘I no longer have enough in the tank’: Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister

LA Times

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass shooting and public-health-driven response to the pandemic drew international admiration but who faced mounting criticism at home, said Thursday she was leaving office. She also announced that New Zealand’s next general elections would be held Oct. 14 and that she would remain a lawmaker until then. …

2 years, 3 months ago

Jacinda Ardern and David Seymour sign official NZ parliamentary record to auction for charity

Daily Mail

But Jacinda Ardern has now made up with the ACT leader for a good cause Jacinda Ardern and the opposition party leader she called 'an arrogant p****' just two days ago have signed a copy of the official parliamentary record and will sell it off for charity. 'After having a laugh about it, Jacinda Ardern and I are going to …

2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand PM Ardern Caught Calling Minority Leader ‘Arrogant Prick’ on Hot Mic

News 18

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the latest leader who became a victim of hot mic. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern caught on a hot mic, calling opposition MP David Seymour an "arrogant prick".NZ's own unparliamentary language moment, landing just after Ireland's anniversary.pic.twitter.com/vvGZmwqCjB — Rob O'Hanrahan December 13, 2022 On Tuesday, David Seymour, leader of the libertarian Act …

2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught name-calling rival on hot mic

The Hindu

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic on Tuesday using a vulgarity against a rival politician in a rare misstep for a leader known for her skill at debating and calm, measured responses. Ms. Ardern’s office said she apologized to Mr. Seymour for the comment. "It’s very out of character for Jacinda, and I’ve personally …

2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand PM Ardern caught name-calling rival on hot mic

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic Tuesday using a vulgarity against a rival politician in a rare misstep for a leader known for her skill at debating and calm, measured responses. The comment came after lawmaker David Seymour, who leads the libertarian ACT party, peppered Ardern with questions about her …

2 years, 3 months ago

Moment Jacinda Ardern calls David Seymour an 'arrogant p****'

Daily Mail

Ms Ardern apologised by text and noted her mum wouldn't have approved An under-pressure Jacinda Ardern was caught losing her temper as she called the leader of a major party 'an arrogant p****' in parliament. The New Zealand Prime Minister was heard whispering an insult about David Seymour, leader of the ACT Party, on a microphone as she sat down …

2 years, 3 months ago

Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand Labour's popularity plunges in latest poll

Daily Mail

It comes amid concerns from Kiwis about the cost of living and crime in NZ Labour's popularity fell to 33 per cent while the Nationals rose to 38 per cent Ms Ardern recorded her lowest approval rating since she took office in 2017 Support for NZ's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has plunged in a recent poll New Zealand Prime Minister …

2 years, 4 months ago

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Shut Down Journalist's 'Sexist' Question and Twitter is Here For it

News 18

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shut down a journalist asking a “sexist” question during a joint press conference with Finland PM Sanna Marin in Auckland. A journalist asked NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern if she was meeting Finland's PM Sanna Marin because they were both "similar in age and got a lot of common stuff. pic.twitter.com/rT6jIce5AU — Goodable November …

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2 months ago

Amelia Kerr has the world at her feet - and the New Zealand star is only just getting started

The Independent

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 24-year-old …

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2 months, 1 week ago

With strongmen on the march, Jacinda Ardern’s new film touts ‘empathetic leadership’

LA Times

Welcome to a special Sundance Daily edition of the Wide Shot, a newsletter about the business of entertainment. Saturday night brought the premiere of one of the festival’s most buzzed-about documentaries, “The Stringer,” which challenges the authorship of one of the most famous war photographs ever produced. “It’s quite upsetting to him personally and emotionally, as one could imagine,” James …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media stunned to watch ‘angry’ New Zealand MP in Parliament; here’s what it actually means

Live Mint

Netizens were taken aback after they came across the video of an ‘angry’ New Zealand MP circulating on social media. The Parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Māori MPs followed Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's lead and performed a haka to disrupt a vote on the Treaty Principles bill that has ignited protests across New Zealand. BBC reported that thousands of protesters …

New Zealand Zealand Parliament Bill Haka Treaty

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, whose Haka dance in NZ Parliament went viral?

Firstpost

New Zealand’s youngest MP since 1853, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, has gone viral once again after tearing up a controversial bill and performing the traditional Maori haka during a parliamentary session. Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke performed the traditional Maori haka and tore up a copy of a controversial bill in the New Zealand parliament. Image courtesy: X/foryourrefpodKT New Zealand MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has once …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacinda Ardern receives damehood from Prince William

ABC

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has been officially made a dame in a ceremony in the UK. She was appointed a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours for her services to the state, a few months after her shock resignation as prime minister. Last week it was announced …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand is unwinding 'race-based policies'. Māori say it's taking away their rights

ABC

With stunning speed, New Zealand's right-wing coalition government has repealed, removed or reversed around a dozen of what it calls "race-based policies" that enshrine the special status of Māori people in national life. Over the past five decades, it's been central to enshrining Māori rights in law, but the Treaty's role in New Zealand's future is now up for debate. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Ex-New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries long-time partner Clarke Gayford. Pics

Live Mint

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern married longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a small ceremony after Covid restrictions forced them to cancel their original wedding plans in 2022. Jacinda Ardern mingles with guests at her wedding to Clarke Gayford at a vineyard in Havelock North, New Zealand, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The 43-year-old married fishing show host Clarke Gayford, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries long-time partner

Deccan Chronicle

WELLINGTON: Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has married her longtime partner, tying the knot after Covid restrictions forced the couple to cancel a ceremony in 2022. The 43-year-old married fishing show host Clarke Gayford, 47, in a small ceremony held on Saturday in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay wine region. Ardern won international acclaim for her handling of the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand's former PM Jacinda Ardern ties the knot with partner Clarke Gayford | SEE PICS

India TV News

Wellington: New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Saturday married her long-time partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony after almost five years of engagement and delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In her final speech in parliament, Ardern told Gayford, a New Zealand television presenter, "Let’s finally get married.” She has been undertaking three fellowships at Harvard University …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bangladesh's election sees the nation's iron lady Sheikh Hasina tighten her grip on power

ABC

When Mohammad Sajal Hussain's father died in custody under suspicious circumstances, he didn't tell anyone. His father, Fazlur Rahman Kajol, was picked up by police two months ago in mass arrests targeting thousands of opposition activists rallying against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government. For more than three decades, Mr Rahman had been an outspoken organiser of the Bangladesh …

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