Fresh evidence has emerged that British military intelligence ran a secret operation in Iraq which authorised degrading and unlawful treatment of prisoners.

A terrifyingly realistic report on Georgian TV - simulating a massive invasion by Russia - caused widespread panic in the country.

An emotional hospital-bed email has revealed how the heroics of a Kiwi soldier who saved the lives of two comrades under heavy Taleban gunfire were inspired by his fallen commander.

The father of a NZ soldier in Afghanistan, who saved two British colleagues from a live grenade, says he's "just glad (his son) came out of it".

The actions of a quick thinking NZ soldier save the lives of two British Army colleagues during a Taleban grenade attack in Afghanistan.

Defence Force troops are less likely to be injured on missions in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq than they are at home base.

NZ's elite SAS troops have been involved in another firefight in Afghanistan, and once again press photographers have captured them in action.

India has pledged tight security for upcoming sporting events.