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'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.
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.
Russia celebrates 76th anniversary of WWII Victory Day
More than 12,000 military personnel took part in the parade on the streets of Moscow.
Where Ukrainians are preparing for all-out war with Russia
New York Times: A makeshift dam of sand and clay could spark conflict in the East.
Russia's new Covid-19 vaccine as reliable as an AK-47, Putin says
Russia has authorised a single-dose version of the homegrown Sputnik V vaccine.
Cocaine 'catcher' accused, sailor to learn fate
Very "brazen" for sailor to return if guilty, jurors told in Bastion Pt case.
Banana business 'legitimate', High Court drugs trial told
Accused's lawyer says her client was genuinely involved in the business.
Sailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown says
Foreign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.
Cocaine trial trio have ecstasy charge tossed out
Supposed drug messages could have come from anybody on ship, cocaine trial told.
Trial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-in
Cocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.
Alexei Navalny's network is crumbling under Kremlin pressure
New York Times: Russia's suppression of dissent has entered a new phase.
Biden calls for US to enter a new superpower struggle
New York Times: "We have to prove democracy still works," the US president says.
Treasure map to cocaine found in secret codes, Auckland court hears
A cryptic message on a secret messaging app led detectives to a bizarre stash.
Imprisoned Putin critic Navalny to end his hunger strike
Alexei Navalny says he is ending the hunger strike which is putting his life at risk.
Russia pulls its troops from Ukraine border
Russia claims the goals of the military's "readiness exercise" have now been met.
'They will regret their deeds': Putin's stark warning to the West
'I hope no one gets the idea to cross the so-called red line with Russia,' warned Putin.