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Christchurch gunman fails in bid to appeal against guilty pleas in New Zealand court

30 April 2026 at 02:57

Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslims said poor mental health made him admit to crimes

The Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch in 2019 has been prevented from appealing against his guilty pleas, after one of New Zealand’s highest courts said his bid was “utterly devoid of merit”.

Brenton Tarrant, who is responsible for the worst mass shooting in New Zealand’s history, asked the court of appeal in February to allow him to appeal against his guilty pleas, claiming harsh prison conditions had affected his mental health and compelled him to admit to the crimes.

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© Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

© Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

© Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

Archbishop of Canterbury Prays With Pope Leo at the Vatican in Historic Meeting

27 April 2026 at 13:59
The meeting highlighted deepening ties between two major Christian denominations, as well as longstanding differences on the ordination of women.

Families of Iranian Children Killed in School Airstrike Pen Letter to Pope

25 April 2026 at 21:55
Pope Leo said he has seen the letter from the parents of more than 100 children killed in the strike, which a preliminary inquiry found resulted from a mistake by the U.S. military.
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