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![French President says extreme opposition parties will cause civil war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
French President says extreme opposition parties will cause civil war
Macron allies speak of the dangers of the far right or the far left coming into power.
![PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert
Christopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.
![Biden will not pardon his son after gun conviction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Biden will not pardon his son after gun conviction
Hunter Biden’s sentencing date has not been set after his conviction for gun crimes.
![PM Christopher Luxon and Chinese Premier Li Qiang hold joint press conference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM Christopher Luxon and Chinese Premier Li Qiang hold joint press conference
Luxon is expected to discuss the economy with Premier Li. The pair are also expected to raise issues of contention. Video / Mark Mitchell
![British Labour Party looks to ban new oil drilling as NZ lifts ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
British Labour Party looks to ban new oil drilling as NZ lifts ban
Sir Keir Starmer is pledging to ban new drilling in the North Sea if he becomes PM.
![Opinion: How a record election year will shake up markets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: How a record election year will shake up markets
OPINION: There will be more elections in 2024 than ever before in history.
![Rishi Sunak apologises for skipping D-Day ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rishi Sunak apologises for skipping D-Day ceremony
British PM's decision has been slammed as disgraceful by his political rivals.
![Thomas Coughlan: Understanding Australia’s deportation policy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thomas Coughlan: Understanding Australia’s deportation policy
OPINION: Why Australia and NZ don't understand each other on the issue of deportations.
![Opinion: Netanyahu is a disaster for Israel and for Jews everywhere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Netanyahu is a disaster for Israel and for Jews everywhere
Financial Times: He has one plan: endless war so he can stay in office and out of jail.
![Mexico votes likely to choose the country’s first female president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mexico votes likely to choose the country’s first female president
Violence in parts of the country was top of mind as people stepped into voting booths.
![Ex-footballer says two relatives killed in New Caledonia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex-footballer says two relatives killed in New Caledonia
Former France and Real Madrid midfielder says relatives shot in the head by snipers.
![Optimistic about the war in Ukraine, Putin unleashes a purge at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Optimistic about the war in Ukraine, Putin unleashes a purge at home
New York Times: Some military leaders have been sacked and others charged with corruption.
![China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’
NYT: The drills come after Taiwan’s new president pledged to defend its sovereignty.
![Australia unleashes rent and energy relief as inflation bites voters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Australia unleashes rent and energy relief as inflation bites voters
FT: The cost-of-living crisis has split the nation between homeowners and renters.
![How Slovakia’s toxic politics left its PM fighting for his life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How Slovakia’s toxic politics left its PM fighting for his life
Financial Times: Allies of Robert Fico threaten clampdown after assassination attempt.
![NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war
More than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.
![Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.
![Why is the far right on the rise in Germany — all over again?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why is the far right on the rise in Germany — all over again?
Times: A man denounced by his critics as a Nazi dreams of becoming Germany’s next leader.
![NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.
![Next few months will be ‘critical’ for economy says Westpac NZ CEO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Next few months will be ‘critical’ for economy says Westpac NZ CEO
Westpac NZ CEO cites tense geopolitical environment adding to uncertainty.
![Opinion: ‘Politics has been likened to war without guns’ - why rules in politics still matter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: ‘Politics has been likened to war without guns’ - why rules in politics still matter
OPINION: It is the rules that stop politics descending into war with guns.