The death toll from the volcanic eruption in New Zealand has risen to 17.
Police say the latest victim died in hospital in Auckland on Sunday.
Meanwhile, two people remain missing - authorities believe they were swept out to sea.
There were 47 people, mainly Australian tourists, on White Island when it erupted on December 9.
As may as 25 people are in hospital, with many in a critical condition.
Kuwait cuts Iran embassy staff, declares two diplomats 'persona non grata'
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed a formal protest note to Iran’s acting chargé d’affaires in the country, addressing the continued Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Kuwait suspends flights, activates emergency plan after Iranian attack on airport
An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport, forcing authorities on Wednesday to suspend air traffic and divert flights to nearby airports until further notice.
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council for two-year terms starting on January 1, 2027.
Three crewmembers killed in UK Navy helicopter crash
Three British Royal Navy crewmembers have died in a helicopter crash in southwest England, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday.
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel, testing US-mediated deal
The Israeli military said it had intercepted rockets fired by Hezbollah into Israel on Wednesday, while Lebanese security sources said an Israeli strike hit a car near Beirut, testing a US-mediated deal that aims to get the sides to curb attacks.
