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'King of the world': Former POW, NZ's oldest man celebrates 108th birthday
The 108-year-old attributes his longevity to never smoking or drinking.
Syrian assets worth $190m frozen in Switzerland
But a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.
Israeli raid on Nablus hospital sparks outrage; patient arrested
Palestine's health ministry deemed it 'a flagrant violation of all international laws'.
Zelenskyy presses for more weapons as German chancellor visits amid peace talks
Ukraine faces intensified drone attacks; Scholz condemns Russia's energy strikes.
Lightning assault on major Syria city: 'Not a single shot was fired'
'There has been no fighting, not a single shot was fired, as regime forces withdrew.'
Zelenskyy willing to give up Ukrainian territory to Russia for peace
President says Ukraine could cede land temporarily for protection of a 'Nato umbrella'.
The small NZ town housing an extremely rare treasure trove
'We’ve had people leave here in tears ... it’s quite humbling.'
Putin threatens to strike Kyiv with new hypersonic missile
Threat comes after massive attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.
Israel strikes Hezbollah site amid fragile Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon says at least 3961 people have been killed, mostly in recent weeks.
WHO warns of ‘critical shortages’ in northern Gaza
A United Nations assessment warns of a looming famine.
Musk calls for US to replace fighter jets with drones
Elon Musk singled out a next-generation fighter jet for criticism.
Putin claims 'Oreshnik' missile test justified by Ukraine's long-range strikes
Fragments of the Oreshnik ballistic missile have been found in Ukraine after strikes.
Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets, European stocks fall
Financial Times: US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets.
Opinion: After 1000 days of war, Ukraine needs NZ to share our belief in victory – ambassador
OPINION: If Ukraine had been a Nato member 1000 days ago, it would not be at war.
Zelenskyy aims for diplomatic end to war with Russia by next year
War will end sooner with Donald Trump in White House, says Ukrainian president.
Israel's Gaza actions could amount to genocide, says UN committee
Israel denies HRW's claims, insists actions target Hamas, not Gaza civilians.
Flags to fly at half-mast to mark burial of WWII veteran Sir Robert Gillies
All government and public buildings will fly the New Zealand flag at half-mast on Tuesday.
'Hope those empty panels remain empty': Vietnam vet hopes for no more war casualties
Combined Services Day in Gisborne saw diverse attendance, honouring all service personnel.
Editorial: Remembering our old soldiers has never been more important
OPINION: Today marks 106 years since the end of World War I.
Madeleine Riffaud, who fought for Paris with French Resistance during WWII, dies at 100
Riffaud was one of the last links to the French Resistance.
Vale Sir Robert Gillies: The inside story of how last Māori Battalion survivor finally accepted a knighthood
OPINION: Sir Robert Gillies died yesterday at the age of 99.
'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
Trump and Netanyahu discuss 'Iranian threat' amid Gaza, Lebanon wars
Netanyahu and Trump are in discussions regarding the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Hezbollah leader: Negotiations possible if Israel stops attacks
Fighting has dramatically escalated with Israeli troops intensifying bombing in Lebanon.
Gaza airstrikes amid ceasefire talks kill scores, including top Hamas official
Israeli PM vows to enforce security 'despite any pressure or constraints'.
Israel parliament shuts down UN Palestinian refugee agency
Humanitarian agencies accused Israeli authorities of restricting aid flows into Gaza.
North Korea sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia, US says
Pyongyang is already widely believed to be arming Russia for its invasion.