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Solar-powered drones: New details on Ukraine Spiderweb operation
The operation inside Russia was a year and a half in the making.

'Coalition of murderers': Zelensky condemns latest Russian attacks
Seven people were killed, six in Kyiv and one in Bila Tserkva.

'Scale of need': NZ commits $16m to Ukraine as conflict endures
$8 million will go to Nato and UK-led funds for military assistance.

Ryan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain world
OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.

Editorial: Luxon’s lack of geopolitical experience is showing
OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon risks looking rather naive and potentially worse.

Tensions rise: Hospital, nuclear sites targeted in Iran-Israel conflict
Iran has appointed Brigadier General Majid Khadami as its new intelligence chief.

Billionaire vows to split $28b fortune among more than 100 children
Pavel Durov claims he has fathered over 100 children worldwide.

Why Trump's 'Golden Dome' defence plan raises global security concerns
Trump’s defence system plan aims to be operational by 2029.

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 28, wound more than 130 in major assault
Dozens of drones culminate in one of the deadliest attacks of the war.

Russia fears it could lose another Mideast ally
Initially, some Russia analysts judged it could draw support away from Ukraine.

'Most horrific attacks': Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure dozens
Twenty-seven locations in Kyiv were hit, including residential buildings.

Trump warns Tehran to evacuate as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
Trump left the G7 summit early, hinting at involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Ukraine’s field hospitals keep getting hit, so they are going underground
The underground hospital is designed to protect medics from targeted attacks.

World faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warn
Institute says the number of operational nuclear warheads is beginning to increase.

Kazakhstan selects Russia's Rosatom to lead the construction of its first nuclear plant
Kazakhstan is the world's top uranium producer, providing 43% of global supplies.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

How drones have become a critical part of the Ukraine war
The Kremlin has weapon to step up pressure on Kyiv to accept its war demands.

Fought over Crimea isolated and under attack
New York Times: 'It’s like life and death walking hand-in-hand.'

Spend more or get ready to speak Russian, Nato chief warns UK
Russia could attack Nato by 2030, according to Mark Rutte's London speech.

Russia launches record 479 drones at Ukraine in latest escalation
Seventy buildings, including homes and a nursery, were damaged in Rivne.

Russia claims advance into key Ukraine region amid stalled peace talks
Forces advanced into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, escalating the invasion.