'Champagne war' sees France halt exports of bubbly to Russia
A new Russian law orders French producers to label their champagne 'sparkling wine'.
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Decision means Evgenii Liapin can work and remain with his wife in NZ.
Soggy heap of UK defence papers found at a bus stop
Sensitive papers included plans for a possible UK military presence in Afghanistan.
The Belgorod - Russia's huge new nuclear sub
West fears giant new nuclear submarine will be used in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
Pentagon UFO report: US unable to explain 144 sightings; no alien link found
A long-awaited intel report on UFOs makes one thing clear: the truth is still out there.
Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation
Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.
Soviets once denied an anthrax leak. US scientists backed the story
New York Times: Accident has renewed relevance as scientists search for origins of Covid.
'What are you afraid of?': Reporter leaves Putin 'flustered'
Putin was visibly uncomfortable when pressed by the US journalist.
With Putin, Biden tries to forge a bond of self-interest, not souls
New York Times: Theirs seems likely to be a strained and frustrating association.
'Biden is an experienced statesman ... very different from Trump' - Putin
Russia-US summit wraps up sooner than expected, but leaders say it was constructive.
Face to face: Biden, Putin meet for long-anticipated summit
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have arrived at the lush lakeside Swiss mansion.
Once, superpower summits were about nukes. Now, it's cyberweapons
New York Times: For the first time cyberweapons elevated to the top of the agenda.
Hope for Russian graduate with disability as INZ reconsiders visa decision
Evgenii Liapin gets work offer as social media manager for Kapiti firm Denim for Dogs.
'Sleazebags, lowlifes': Donald Trump taunts Joe Biden ahead of summit
Donald Trump has some thoughts.
Baby dies while mum goes on four-day binge
A mum has been jailed after leaving her children home alone for days while she partied.
Russian court outlaws opposition leader's groups
The court outlawed organisations founded by Alexei Navalny by labelling them extremist.
Chris Carter: What next for Afghanistan?
Opinion: Nato withdrawal is understandably viewed with apprehension - what NZ can do.
Gangs of cyber pirates attacking like never before
FBI has compared the rising threat posed by ransomware thieves to the 9/11 terror attack.
Last of Soviet soldiers who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98
David Dushman was a young Red Army soldier when he entered the Nazi death camp in 1945.
Russian graduate denied post-study work visa because of disability
INZ says he was likely to impose significant costs and demands on health system.
'Double standards': Putin criticises US response to Capitol attack
Relations between US and Russia are at an "extremely low level", President Putin says.
Biden to rebuke Putin over hack of meat processor JBS
Financial Times: White House says 'responsible states don't harbour ransomware criminals'.
World's biggest meat supplier hit by cyberattack
Financial Times: Australian systems halted after attack by Russian criminal gang.
Russia raises heat on Twitter, Google and Facebook in online crackdown
New York Times: Government testing how far they can go to control online speech.
Opinion: The West is giving rogue states an easy ride
OPINION: A soft-touch approach is in danger of aiding autocratic regimes.
'They're going to kill him': Fears journalist was tortured after Ryanair hijacking
Belarusian authorities also release "confession" video by girlfriend of journalist.
Belarus ban: Sanctions against country after 'hijacking' of Ryanair flight
European Union threatened sanctions against Belarus following hijacking of Ryanair flight.
Inside the top secret UK plan to invade Russia after WWII
UK-Russia relations may be icy now - but it's nothing compared to this 1945 plot.
'This is absolutely insane': 'Shocking act' forces plane off course
Flight FR4978 is at centre of a political storm after it diverted from its destination.
'Will knock their teeth out': Putin's chilling warning to foreign foes
Putin has put out a strong warning to foreign countries - and he means business.
When will Covid-19 vaccines be widely available globally?
Even with Covax help, many countries won't reach 60 per cent coverage until 2023 or later.
Shooting in Russia kills 7 students, 1 teacher; suspect arrested
The shooting in the Russian city of Kazan left seven students and one teacher dead.
Poles found guilty in Bastion Pt cocaine trial, Russian sailor walks free
The trio had pleaded not guilty to charges including importing cocaine.