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!['I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professors
These sanctions come a month after the Government announced more sanctions against Russia.
![French far-right leader Jordan Bardella vows ‘cultural battle’, demands EU rebate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella vows ‘cultural battle’, demands EU rebate
Financial Times: Party chief on cusp of power wants to overhaul tax, citizenship.
![World headed for ‘food wars’, warns major commodities trader](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
World headed for ‘food wars’, warns major commodities trader
Financial Times: Concerns protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation,
![Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies
Financial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?
![Ukrainian drones and missiles kill six in Russia and Crimea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ukrainian drones and missiles kill six in Russia and Crimea
The attacks came after Russia struck Kharkiv at the weekend with aerial bombs.
![Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year
Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.
![Russia and North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Russia and North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’
The partnership includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces 'aggression'.
![Russian submarine spotted off Scotland coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Russian submarine spotted off Scotland coast
The Russian submarine Kazan was sighted off Scotland’s coast, but threats were downplayed.
![Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
![Putin makes demands to end the war, ski season begins | Morning Bulletin June 15 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Putin makes demands to end the war, ski season begins | Morning Bulletin June 15 2024
Putin proposes his requirements for the war on Ukraine to end, the search for Tom Phillips and his children continues and NZ ski season begins today.
![Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit
More than 50 world leaders have confirmed they will attend the international event.
!['Build a just peace': Mark Mitchell to attend Global Peace Summit for Ukraine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Build a just peace': Mark Mitchell to attend Global Peace Summit for Ukraine
More than 50 countries have confirmed they are attending the conference in Lake Lucerne.
![US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unit
The Azov Brigade was initially banned from having US weapons due to neo-nazi ideology.
![World Bank boosts forecast for global economic growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
World Bank boosts forecast for global economic growth
'Exceptional' US growth highlighted as bank’s latest outlook marks an increase.
![Ukraine forces hit top Russian warplane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ukraine forces hit top Russian warplane
Ukraine says its forces have hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane 370km from frontlines.
!['Deliberately targeted': Drone strikes kill 28 in Russian-occupied region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Deliberately targeted': Drone strikes kill 28 in Russian-occupied region
Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange drone attacks overnight.
![I may give allies missiles to hit the West, Putin threatens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
I may give allies missiles to hit the West, Putin threatens
New permission for Ukraine to fire Nato weapons into Russia angers Putin.
![Putin testing Nato borders for weak spots, security chiefs warn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Putin testing Nato borders for weak spots, security chiefs warn
Frontier clash with Estonia and Finland may suggest a bid to seize control in the Baltic.
![At least 19 injured as Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with fresh barrage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
At least 19 injured as Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with fresh barrage
35 missiles, 46 drones downed by Ukraine, children hospitalised.
![Dead, missing and kidnapped: Ukrainian Kiwis remember children caught in war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dead, missing and kidnapped: Ukrainian Kiwis remember children caught in war
World Vision estimates three million affected children require humanitarian aid.
![Biden gives Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with US weapons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Biden gives Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with US weapons
The US President has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use US weaponry to strike inside Russia