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Opinion: Barbarians defile the dead - respect for fallen soldiers a matter of honour

Alexander Gillespie on the withholding of the body of Kiwi Corporal Dominic Abelen.

'Equality and democracy are under assault': President Biden sounds alarm about Trump and allies

Biden labels Maga Republicans as an extremist threat to the nation and its future.

Heavy fighting in Ukraine's Russian-occupied south

Bridges, ammunition depots pounded as speculation rises of Ukrainian counteroffensive.

'Diplomatic sabotage': Government's Phil Twyford scathing at Russia over nuclear treaty failure

Russia claims Treaty conference became "political hostage" to pro-Ukraine member states.

Editorial: Six months hammering out a stalemate in Ukraine

OPINION: Our editorial on six months of war in Ukraine and what happens next.

Putin sends 137,000 more troops into Ukraine

Russian leader has now committed more than a million troops to the invasion.

'Small number' of NZ personnel fighting in Ukraine

Kiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.

Russian airstrike on Ukraine railway station kills at least 22

Rocket attack on a railroad station in central Ukraine on the country's Independence Day.

Dairy farmers in the Netherlands are up in arms over emission cuts

New York Times: Angry Dutch farmers have set fires, dumped rubbish and formed blockades.

Putin's rumoured girlfriend hit by US sanctions

Former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva is reportedly Putin's romantic partner.

Tension ratchets up as US speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China responds

China begins to conduct military manoeuvres in retaliation for Pelosi's presence.

David Downs: Crikey and stone the flamin' crows - Australians like us

OPINION: Aussies see us as progressive and having a knack for balancing work and play.

As Russia and Ukraine trade blame for POW deaths, what becomes of Geneva Convention?

The deaths of 50+ POWs last week signals a race to the bottom regarding international law.

'Laughable and serious': China mocks Australia and ScoMo following 'damning' gas report

Scott Morrison was blasted for his "empty promises" by the CCP-controlled Global Times.

US warns China not to turn expected Taiwan visit into 'crisis'

New York Times: Military provocations could spark conflict by mistake, US officials say.

First ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves Odesa

More than 26,000 tons of corn destined for Lebanon sails through Russian blockade.

Editorial: Putin's entrenched aggression

OPINION: Our editorial on further names being added to Russia's 'stop list'.

Shane Jones: Maximise trade potential with China

OPINION: 'As they say on the marae: you boogie with those who turn up to the party.'