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Former All Blacks Captain to Run for Conservative-Leaning NZ First Party
Taine Randell confirmed in an interview that he'd been approached by the Labour Party, but felt NZ First resonated more.
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Amazon Accelerates Renewable Energy Investment to Power Data Centres in Australia
The company said it had signed nine additional renewable energy purchase agreements. Including earlier contracts, Amazon has now invested in 20 projects.
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One Nation Victory Confirmed After Recount Includes 81 Missing Ballot Papers
The electoral commissioner conducted the recount after a box of ballot papers was found in another electorate.
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Coalition Warns of Strain in US-Australia Ties After Trump’s Latest Criticism
The latest statement from Trump contrasts with Labor minister remarks that there was never a US request for assistance.
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Australia Sets 3 Percent Target for Defence Spending Amid Pressure From Trump Administration
The Australian government will spend an extra $53 billion over the next decade.
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US Forces to Join Combat Drills in Philippines to Show Commitment to Asia While Fighting Iran
More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines.
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Kenyan Court Fines and Jails Chinese Man in Ant-Smuggling Case
Chinese national Zhang Kequn was arrested last month at Nairobi’s main international airport with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage.
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Ben Roberts-Smith Receives Bail in Alleged War Crime Case
Roberts-Smith wore prison-issued green clothing and appeared by audiovisual link from Silverwater prison.
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State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Counter Adversaries in Western Hemisphere
The Trump administration banned 26 unnamed individuals from entry into the U.S., and laid the groundwork for action against others who undermine U.S. interests.
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Petrol Output at Geelong Refinery Falls to 60 Percent After Fire: PM
Government ministers are trying to reassure the public that fuel availability nationally will not be impacted.
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Rival Observer Missions Issue Competing Verdicts on Hungary’s 2026 Elections
Both missions reported that election-day procedures were broadly followed. On most other questions, they reached different conclusions.
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Day in Photos: Rockets in Ukraine, Memorials in Japan, and Shakespeare’s Home
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
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How are Venezuelans Feeling Months After Maduro’s Capture?
It’s been months since the United States captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
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Air Liquide to Invest $236 Million in Japan to Support AI Chip Production
The investment is part of Japan’s strategy to revive its once global semiconductor industry.
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Former All Blacks Captain to Run for Conservative-Leaning NZ First Party
Taine Randell confirmed in an interview that he'd been approached by the Labour Party, but felt NZ First resonated more.
|
Amazon Accelerates Renewable Energy Investment to Power Data Centres in Australia
The company said it had signed nine additional renewable energy purchase agreements. Including earlier contracts, Amazon has now invested in 20 projects.
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One Nation Victory Confirmed After Recount Includes 81 Missing Ballot Papers
The electoral commissioner conducted the recount after a box of ballot papers was found in another electorate.
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Coalition Warns of Strain in US-Australia Ties After Trump’s Latest Criticism
The latest statement from Trump contrasts with Labor minister remarks that there was never a US request for assistance.
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Australia Sets 3 Percent Target for Defence Spending Amid Pressure From Trump Administration
The Australian government will spend an extra $53 billion over the next decade.
|
US Forces to Join Combat Drills in Philippines to Show Commitment to Asia While Fighting Iran
More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines.
|
Kenyan Court Fines and Jails Chinese Man in Ant-Smuggling Case
Chinese national Zhang Kequn was arrested last month at Nairobi’s main international airport with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage.
|
Ben Roberts-Smith Receives Bail in Alleged War Crime Case
Roberts-Smith wore prison-issued green clothing and appeared by audiovisual link from Silverwater prison.
|
State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Counter Adversaries in Western Hemisphere
The Trump administration banned 26 unnamed individuals from entry into the U.S., and laid the groundwork for action against others who undermine U.S. interests.
|
Petrol Output at Geelong Refinery Falls to 60 Percent After Fire: PM
Government ministers are trying to reassure the public that fuel availability nationally will not be impacted.
|
Rival Observer Missions Issue Competing Verdicts on Hungary’s 2026 Elections
Both missions reported that election-day procedures were broadly followed. On most other questions, they reached different conclusions.
|
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Day in Photos: Rockets in Ukraine, Memorials in Japan, and Shakespeare’s Home
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
|
How are Venezuelans Feeling Months After Maduro’s Capture?
It’s been months since the United States captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
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Air Liquide to Invest $236 Million in Japan to Support AI Chip Production
The investment is part of Japan’s strategy to revive its once global semiconductor industry.
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