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How worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?
Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.

Trump orders new deportation drive
US leader doubling down on anti-immigration policies after major protests in Los Angeles.

World faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warn
Institute says the number of operational nuclear warheads is beginning to increase.

Watch: J.J. Spaun's mega-putt wins US Open; Ryan Fox claims top-20
An American claims his first major, while the Kiwi's putting serves him well again.

Opinion: Millions of Americans like Trump better in theory than in practice
New York Times: We’ve seen the same cycle on different issues rinse and repeat.

Nurse practitioners step in as US doctor ranks shrink in geriatrics
An expert says US nurses are trying to meet patients’ needs, wherever those patients are.

Costly carriers: The growing pains of posh babywear
Unlike cribs, car seats and most baby gear, a carrier is not just for the baby.

Manhunt intensifies US lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated attack’
Boelter allegedly killed lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband in a political attack.

Meta messages: App users are taking over-sharing to an AI level
Some people are discussing personal questions with chatbots rather than friends or family.

Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list
The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.

Expanding restrictions: 36 nations face potential US travel bans, includes Tonga
The State Department memo gives listed nations 60 days to meet new benchmarks.

Balloons, bubbles, tear gas: Protests against 'king' Trump turn chaotic
Protests occurred in all 50 states, rejecting Trump's policies.

Trump celebrates birthday with military parade amid protests
Nearly 7000 troops marched and aircraft roared overhead during the parade.

At-large suspect identified in targeted shooting of US politicians
The suspect fled police, wearing black body armour and a police-like vest.

Notorious Kiwi porn boss speaks from US prison cell
Michael Pratt issues apology to women who were tricked into appearing in porn videos.

Minnesota lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated assassination’ – governor
A manhunt is under way for the suspect.

The Latin American country that told Elon Musk 'no'
New York Times: Bolivia remains wary of Musk's Starlink dominance.

How organised crime in the Pacific poses risks for New Zealand
Samoa intercepted 10kg of meth early this year, its largest known smuggling operation.

60 dead, including 20 children, after Israeli strike on Tehran residential building - state media
Earlier, air raid sirens and explosions were heard across Israel amid escalating tensions.

'We know what's going on': Donald Trump on US-Israel co-ordination ahead of strikes
The US President called for a new nuclear deal while discussing military action.

The quiet unravelling of the man who almost killed Trump
New York Times: How a promising student became a gunman on a roof.