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Uber explored possible bid for Expedia in ‘super-app’ growth push

Financial Times: Buying the travel website would be Uber's biggest deal.

Israel strikes kill mayor, devastate southern Lebanon

Israel has carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah, one of which killed the mayor.

‘Tragedy in Jabalia’: Gaza man loses more than 10 family members in latest airstrikes

Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 69 people have been killed in latest strikes.

Editorial: Let's push to bring America's Cup races back to NZ

OPINION: How fantastic it was to see Peter Burling and the crew claim early wins.

How Israel’s army uses Palestinians as human shields in Gaza

New York Times: Investigation reveals Israel's illegal use of Palestinian detainees.

US troops in Israel: New THAAD system amid Iran tensions

The Gaza conflict has since broadened into an invasion of southern Lebanon.

The Iron Dome’s drone flaw – and how to fix it

It appears the air defence system is not designed to deal with drones.

Auckland unlikely to host next America's Cup, reveals Team NZ boss

Demand for corporate hospitality could drive decision on hosting rights.

Wall St ends higher as investors wait on inflation data

Nvidia was the pick of the so-called Magnificent Seven.

The war that won’t end: How October 7 sparked a year of conflict

NY Times: As war spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted.

'Pain that will last forever': A year of war, a cycle of destruction going back decades

NYT: A year on from October 7, peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever.

Water demand will surge because of wars and tech, says utility boss

Financial Times: Floating desalination plants and thirsty data centres stir up water.

Destiny Church and pro-Palestinian protesters clash outside TVNZ

About 35 police officers are at the scene to separate the rival groups.

Opinion: Gaza’s schools are for learning, not for dying

NYT OPINION: How can trauma be treated when it is never-ending?

Female soldiers who predicted October 7 say they are still being silenced

They are the eyes of the military along Israel’s embattled borders.

A ghostly life for those trickling back to villages attacked on October 7

New York Times: Reminders of the trauma are inescapable for those who have returned.