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US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion
US Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.
Netanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plans
Protesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.
Putin claims Ukraine troops storm across border into Russia
But Ukraine says Moscow is being provocative and staging a "false flag" attack.
Putin secretly living with girlfriend and children at luxury estate
Telegraph: The vast, heavily guarded property features multiple mansions and a playground.
Ukraine residents cling on as troops repel new front at Vuhledar
Frontline between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretches over hundreds of kilometres.
Migrant boat breaks apart off Italy, at least 45 dead
A months-old baby and a boy of 8 were reported among the dead.
Editorial: Searching for an endgame, a year on from Russia’s invasion
OPINION: Our editorial on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
Drone footage shows scale of Bakhmut’s destruction in Ukraine
On the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion, footage shows Bakhmut now a ghost town.
Opinion: Why Ukraine conflict means even more to NZ today
OPINION: One year since the Russian invasion should give us pause to reflect.
Govt announces further Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasion
NZ has sanctioned 1000+ individuals, 300 entities, taken trade measures against Russia.
Ukraine's year of 'pain, filth, blood, death' - and nation building
A year ago, February 24, 2022, Russia launched its bloody war against Ukraine.
Putin ally and ex-KGB spy found dead in mysterious circumstances
Viatcheslav Rovneiko, 59, was found unconscious and could not be saved by doctors.
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000
Combined death toll in Turkey and Syria is now 47,244, and search for survivors has ended.
Another Chinese billionaire vanishes - and so does business confidence
New York Times: Bao Fan 'assisting authorities with investigation', state media says.
10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raid
Rare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.
Hearing voices: Student stabs teacher to death in France
Arrested student said he heard voices telling him to kill the Spanish language teacher.
2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapse
More than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.
Biden in Poland says US, allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’
Biden has addressed a cheering crowd of Polish citizens and Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw.
US Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in Isis terror case
Can Google be sued for helping extremists spread terror message, attract recruits?
World on edge after Putin's nuclear arms treaty move, test threats
Putin has suspended Russia’s involvement in only remaining nuclear arms reduction treaty.
Inside the hunt for UFOs at the end of the world
New York Times: As the buzz over shot-down objects grew, America called off the search.
China's brazen balloon move sparks diplomatic firestorm, but what does it mean?
Strategic analysts are struggling to come to grips with what China's incursion means.
Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine war - US
The US has formally determined Russia has beaten, tortured and raped civilians.
Fiji’s Bainimarama suspended for breaching parliamentary privilege
Bainimarama the fifth MP to be suspended from the House after breaching privilege.
Turkish quake victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses
5400 shipping containers, 200,000 tents dispatched after 332,000 dwellings destroyed.
Russia is now targeting Ukraine’s homeless as war recruits
Intelligence report claims new tactic being deployed by Russia in occupied Mariupol.
Biden says US developing ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
The "spy" balloon saga has escalated tensions between the US and China.
Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear - and who will replace her?
No obvious contender among possible successors to star politician, strong communicator.
Top Russian defence official falls to her death from tower block
Marina Yankina was a key figure in the funding of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
North Korea: The girl who forced a ban on an entire country
Schoolgirl the catalyst behind North Korea’s latest bizarre order for its citizens.
Mother Argentina: Why thousands of Russian women are visiting Argentina to give birth
On Thursday a single flight carrying 33 ‘mothers-to-be’ arrived in Buenos Aires.
Moldovan leader reveals Russian plot to topple government
A plot to use "external saboteurs" is revealed.
Russia continues to shell Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive.