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Suspected sabotage: Latvia investigates Baltic cable damage
A 'suspect vessel', the Michalis San, was near the incident, headed for Russia.
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Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash-landed killing 38 of the 67 passengers on board.
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Trump has threatened Russia with tougher economic sanctions.
‘Make a deal’: Trump tells Putin to stop the war or face consequences
In unusually critical remarks, Trump says Putin is 'destroying Russia' without a deal.
Watch: Svitolina delivers pro-Ukraine message after beating Russian opponent
The 30-year-old advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets.
Russian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials say
Evidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.
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Petrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar bite
Sanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.
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The former mixed martial artist has broken his silence about the incident.
Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitions
The former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members.
Kim Dotcom reveals speech impairment and wheelchair use following stroke
The internet mogul suffered a stroke in November amid an ongoing extradition battle.
Review: The wild, AI-assisted biopic Putin doesn’t want you to see
While some distributors 'felt fear', the film has been sold to more than 50 countries.
Why mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bells
NY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.
‘Shadow fleet’: Nato, EU respond to Baltic power cable incident
Finnish probe targets Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after Baltic cable damage.
Five tragic incidents of commercial planes being shot down
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‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversy
Finns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility for plane crash
EU calls for probe into plane crash, likens it to MH17 disaster.
Probe suggests Azerbaijan plane crashed due to ‘physical external interference’
Azerbaijan suspends flights to 10 Russian airports after the Kazakhstan crash kills 38.
Plane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’
Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.
‘Massive drone attack’: Kyiv accused as drones hit Kazan skyscraper
Kazan drone attack embarrasses Russia, targets shift to civilians.
'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away
Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.
'Security guarantees': Zelenskyy meets Nato amid looming Trump presidency
European leaders strategise on Ukraine as Trump's return raises concerns.
Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards
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Trump suggests reversing US missile permissions for Ukraine
Trump criticises Ukraine strikes, claims they risk escalating conflict.
Ukraine claims Russia using North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaults
Zelenskyy: 'Russians use North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, with noticeable losses.'
A palace in shock: Inside Syrian President's secretive last hours in power
Assad escapes to Russia, leaving chaos in his wake before rebels capture Damascus.
Trump named Time's Person of the Year
The award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.
How Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's future
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'Lol': Kiwi 'mercenary' hits back after Russia sentences him to 14 years' jail
Kiwi says he 'breaks Russian soldiers and machines' in fight to free Ukraine.
US disburses $34 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets
US says funds paid for by the windfall proceeds from Russia’s immobilised assets.