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‘Nightmare’ scenario: Kiwi journalist in Poland on WWIII fears sparked by missile strike
The world held its collective breath as a missile hit a base in Nato member state Poland
Russia launches new Ukraine barrage as grain deal extended
At least four people were killed and five others wounded in drone and missile strikes.
Poland, Nato say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack, likely Ukraine air defence
Both say Ukraine likely launched Soviet-era projectile fending off Russia an air assault.
Findings suggest missile that hit Poland was fired by Ukrainian forces at Russian missile: US officials
Poland said a Russian-made missile fell in the country’s east.
Ukraine's ambassador says Anzac effort could help rebuild Ukraine
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Will Poland explosion trigger a Nato attack on Russia?
Analysts reveal what would need to happen to trigger a wider war across Europe.
Biden says 'unlikely' missile was launched from Russia after emergency G7 and Nato meeting
Poland has officially responded after stray Russian rockets hit a village.
‘Exceptionally serious’: Missile strike on NATO country could escalate conflict, analyst says
A NATO response would hinge on whether the missile strike was intentional, expert says.
Live: 'Crisis situation' - Russian missiles hit Nato-member Poland, killing two
Russia targets energy plants and other utilities from east to west.
Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end’
Ukraine president walks streets of freed city, awards medals, poses for selfies.
Defence Force in the dark on former Kiwi soldier fighting in Ukraine
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'Finally, freedom!': Kherson celebrates Russian exit, but huge rebuild remains
'For the first time in many months, I wasn’t scared to come into the city.'
Former NZ soldier fighting on frontline in Ukraine
The Defence Force said the man was believed to have left the New Zealand Army years ago.
‘Banksy murals’ appear in the rubble of Ukraine
The British graffiti artist is behind several artworks in and around Kyiv.
Russia playing ‘hunger games’ with world
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'Storm clouds' over region as Ardern arrives for East Asia Summit
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'Life is returning': Ukrainian police, TV broadcasts back in liberated Kherson
But “humanitarian catastrophe” as remaining residents lack water, medicine, power.
Putin’s dirty bomb threat isn’t what it seems
But when it comes to radioactive weapons, the world must still take it seriously.
Biden says climate efforts ‘more urgent than ever’ at COP27 summit
US President says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reinforces need to phase out fossil fuels.
World marks Armistice Day as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages
Nations pay respect to fallen soldiers as Ukraine hostilities show peace elusive.
Ukraine troops prepare to reclaim Kherson
Ukraine military intelligence agency says "operation to liberate Kherson" is under way.
Aussie cops reveal bombshell new Medibank hack details
The shady group behind the cyber attack can be revealed.
Phantom retreats and stolen bones: The war of deceit in Ukraine
New York Times: Confusion as well as artillery used on the battlefield.
US President Joe Biden to meet China’s Xi Jinping for Taiwan, Russia talks
Face-to-face meeting comes amid increasingly strained US-China relations.
War-triggered gas boom threatens world climate goal
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