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PM Christopher Luxon wraps up on last day of his trip to the US

PM Christopher Luxon wraps up on the last day of his trip to the US, while visiting NASA’s Ames Research Centre in San Francisco. Video / Claire Trevett

Claire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debut

The photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.

Unmasked China-backed hacker group an 'ongoing threat'

Five Eyes says Chinese group is behind espionage and hacks.

Editorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?

OPINION: The outcome could have ripple effects for all Kiwis.

Trump’s debate references to ‘Black jobs’ and ‘Hispanic jobs’ stir Democratic anger

Donald Trump's comments came as part of his broader view of the challenges facing the US.

Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise among 36 Kiwis banned from entering Russia

Napier mayor won't be holidaying in Russia.

Hillary Clinton: What I'm watching for in the first Biden-Trump debate

New York Times: 'It is nearly impossible to focus on substance when Trump is involved.'

French President says extreme opposition parties will cause civil war

Macron allies speak of the dangers of the far right or the far left coming into power.

Britain's PM says he'll change the law to protect women’s spaces

Tory manifesto will include pledge to make clear that sex means 'biological sex'.

Mexico votes likely to choose the country’s first female president

Violence in parts of the country was top of mind as people stepped into voting booths.

Ex-footballer says two relatives killed in New Caledonia

Former France and Real Madrid midfielder says relatives shot in the head by snipers.

Optimistic about the war in Ukraine, Putin unleashes a purge at home

New York Times: Some military leaders have been sacked and others charged with corruption.

China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’

NYT: The drills come after Taiwan’s new president pledged to defend its sovereignty.

Australia unleashes rent and energy relief as inflation bites voters

FT: The cost-of-living crisis has split the nation between homeowners and renters.

How Slovakia’s toxic politics left its PM fighting for his life

Financial Times: Allies of Robert Fico threaten clampdown after assassination attempt.

NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war

More than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.