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Biden says missile that killed two in Poland may not have come from Russia
US President Joe Biden says a missile that killed two people in Poland probably wasn't fired from Russia.
Teen calls for Russian embassy's street to be named after Zelenskyy
As tensions escalate in Russia's war on Ukraine, one young Kiwi says New Zealand should be doing more to condemn the conflict.
The 14-year-old from Whakatāne has contacted the Prime Minister and… Video, Audio
Missile hits Polish town: 'Someone will know where it came from'
The world was on a knife edge today as leaders from Nato countries discussed what to do after a missile of unconfirmed origin landed in a Polish border town, killing two people.
Initial reports from… Video, Audio
World leaders in crisis talks after missile kills two in Poland
World leaders are in crisis talks after the war in Ukraine spilled over the border to neighbouring Poland with fatal consequences.
But early information suggests that it may not have been caused by a… Audio
Biden says preliminary info contests origin of missile that hit Poland
US President Joe Biden says preliminary information contests whether a missile that killed two people in Poland was fired from Russia.
Russia rains missiles across Ukraine as signs emerge of further retreat
Russia rained missiles on cities across Ukraine, with strikes reported on apartment buildings in the capital Kyiv, as signs grew of further retreat in the south.
G20 starts in Bali as Ukraine war, raging inflation top agenda
Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies open talks tomorrow on the island of Bali, after a final pitch by host Indonesia for the bloc to focus on action to help a global economic recovery…
Israel calls US move to investigate journalist's killing 'a serious mistake'
Israel will not cooperate with any external investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, its defence minister says.
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping oppose nuclear weapons in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping say they oppose the use of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.
The leaders met this morning on the sidelines of the G20 world leaders summit in… Audio
Zelensky accuses Russia of war crimes in Kherson, battles rage in east
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian soldiers of committing war crimes and killing civilians in Kherson, parts of which were retaken by Ukraine's army last week after Russia…
NZDF deployment supporting Ukraine extended
New Zealand Defence Force deployments supporting Ukraine have been extended, with personnel staying in Europe until at least the middle of next year. Audio
Government extends Ukraine deployments, aid funding
New Zealand defence deployments to support Ukraine have been extended until the middle of next year, and the government will spend $3.7 million more in aid funding.
Former New Zealand soldier fighting on frontline in Ukraine
A former New Zealand soldier is fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine alongside a group of international volunteers.
Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'
Cheering crowds have welcomed Ukrainian troops to Kherson, but despite the blow to Moscow's ambitions, officials remain cautious.
Myanmar govt's executions 'a stain on region' - Jacinda Ardern
The prime minister is supporting a call for action over Myanmar during a regional security summit in Cambodia.
Xi-Biden meeting: Taiwan top of agenda for Chinese and US leaders
Taiwan is expected to top the agenda when US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet next week - their first in-person encounter since Biden took office in 2020.
Ukrainian troops joyous as Russia abandons Kherson
The withdrawal marked the third major Russian retreat of the war and the first to involve yielding such a large occupied city in the face of a major Ukrainian counter-offensive.
Iran protester: 'We could hear the beatings and screams in jail'
A female protester in her 20s, who spent a week in prison in Iran and was recently released on bail, says she witnessed physical and psychological torture, and other ill-treatment.
Ukraine war: Russia's war hawks rally behind decision to abandon Kherson
Russia's leading war hawks have rallied behind the withdrawal despite one of the most humiliating retreats of the war.
Russia to withdraw troops from key city of Kherson
Russia orders its military out of the Ukrainian city, the only regional capital captured in the war.
