The man accused of opening fire at two mosques in Christchurch last year has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder.
Brenton Tarrant also admitted that he attempted to murder another 40 people.
He also pleaded guilty to one terrorism charge.
The 29-year-old had previously denied all the charges, and was due to go on trial in New Zealand this summer.
The plea was made at a court hearing in Christchurch High Court on Thursday.
War-damaged Gaza building collapses killing 12 people seeking shelter inside
Gaza rescuers on Wednesday combed through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing at least 12 Palestinians and trapping dozens of others beneath the rubble.
Former Philippines leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time in 18 months
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in the courtroom on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca
Saudi Arabia's air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on Wednesday, as fighting spreads in the Middle East.
Families desperate for news as 129 still missing 4 days after Indonesia ship capsizes
Desperation and frustration are growing among families of the 129 people still missing following the weekend capsizing of a ship in Indonesia's Java Sea, as persistent heavy seas and bad weather continue to restrict search-and-rescue operations.
As many as 200 social media accounts were closed during the first half of 2026 for offering domestic worker services illegally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced on Wednesday.
The UAE has strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in Saudi Arabia.
Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to create an air-to-rail travel experience across the UAE.
