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![NZ announces more sanctions over Russia's war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
NZ announces more sanctions over Russia's war
Winston Peters has announced sanctions against seven individuals and 12 groups.
![Russian court orders arrest for dissenter Navalny's widow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Russian court orders arrest for dissenter Navalny's widow
Widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be arrested in absentia.
![Ukraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack on children's hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Ukraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack on children's hospital
Deadly strike on Ukrainian children’s hospital was likely direct hit from Russian missile.
![In one image: The Ukraine children’s hospital surgeon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
In one image: The Ukraine children’s hospital surgeon
NY Times: Single photo captures a day of horror at children's hospital hit by missile.
![UN to meet over Russian missile attack on Kyiv hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
UN to meet over Russian missile attack on Kyiv hospital
The missile attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv by Russia killed 36 civilians.
![Jarrod Gilbert: I’ve been sanctioned by the Russian Government](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Jarrod Gilbert: I’ve been sanctioned by the Russian Government
OPINION: The sanction 'means absolutely nothing'.
![100,000 homes without power after Russian drone attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
100,000 homes without power after Russian drone attack
Russian strikes overnight left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine.
![Former heart surgeon becomes Iran's president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Former heart surgeon becomes Iran's president
The moderate president has pledged to open his country to the world but questions remain.
![Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card
OPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.
![Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise among 36 Kiwis banned from entering Russia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise among 36 Kiwis banned from entering Russia
Napier mayor won't be holidaying in Russia.
!['I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'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.
![Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
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=798)
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=798)
Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year
Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.
![Putin once tried to curb North Korea’s nuclear programme. That’s now over](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Putin once tried to curb North Korea’s nuclear programme. That’s now over
New York Times: Putin has promised unspecified technological help to North Korea.
![Russia and North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
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=798)
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=798)
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.
![Nato in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Nato in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby
Jens Stoltenberg insists bloc must show its nuclear arsenal to the world.
![G7 nations agree to $81b Ukraine loan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
G7 nations agree to $81b Ukraine loan
The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to give $81b to Ukraine.
![Putin's demands that could end the war on Ukraine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Putin's demands that could end the war on Ukraine
Putin's demands for ending the war were swiftly rejected by Ukraine.