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Kim orders navy to speed up nuclear armament, amid weapon tests
North Korea tested a new warship with supersonic cruise missiles.
US to end mediation if Russia-Ukraine talks stall, says Rubio
US wants a complete ceasefire, not a brief pause for Moscow’s commemorations.
‘Vladimir, STOP!‘: Trump turns on Putin after deadly Kyiv strike
The President directly appealed for attacks on Ukraine to stop.
Nasa's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Nasa’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, returns to Earth on his 70th birthday.
Zelenskyy responds to Putin's 'Easter truce', accuses Russia of breaches
Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks in Kherson despite the ceasefire.
Putin announces surprise 'Easter truce' in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner-of-war exchange, each returning 246 soldiers.
Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if no progress is made
The US President has failed to secure major Kremlin concessions despite truce efforts.
US, Ukraine sign memorandum on critical minerals access
The deal allows US royalty payments from Ukrainian mining profits.
Russian missiles hit civilians as military held ceremony, soldier says
Two Russian ballistic missiles tore through the surrounding area.
Russia jails four journalists who covered Navalny
It intensifies a crackdown on press freedom and Kremlin critics.
'Bastards': Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine kills 34
The attack wounded nearly 120, including 15 children, Kyiv reported.
From Russia with love: An adoptee's journey in search of the truth
Victor Alexeyev never anticipated what he would find in the search for his birth mum.
Tariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News Update
Trump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.
Flip-flopper in chief? Trump’s biggest U-turns
From tariffs to TikTok to abortion and more, US President often changes stance.
Russian spies ‘paid teenager to burn down Ikea’
A Ukrainian teen was paid to firebomb an Ikea in Lithuania by Russian spies.
Prince Harry makes secret visit to Ukraine
The trip came a day after he appeared in a court in London.
‘The world as we knew it has gone’: 50 nations push for negotiations on Trump tariffs
Trump's tariffs are causing global market turmoil.
Missile strikes hit Kyiv as air defence responds to latest attack
Air raid alerts were also issued for the Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.
Ryan Bridge: Trump’s tariffs a gamble on US manufacturing revival
OPINION: Donald Trump's tariffs challenge global stability.
Hitting penguins where it hurts: Trump’s tariffs target remote island
Penguin memes went viral after Trump targeted their island with tariffs.
Phil Goff breaks his silence: Saying nothing about Trump is being complicit
Phil Goff says he has no regrets about asking the question that got him fired.
Zelenskyy pushes for more sanctions in call with Luxon
Ukraine's President also spoke about joint efforts to ensure security for his country.
Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over energy site strikes
Zelenskyy and Putin both discussed alleged violations with US officials.
Trump ‘pissed off’ with Putin as Ukraine ceasefire talks stall
The US President threatens to ramp up sanctions on Russia.
Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland: ‘You have under-invested’
US Vice-President's visit to the Pituffik Base was seen as a provocation by Denmark.
Putin warns US plans for Greenland could escalate Arctic tensions
Putin warns the Arctic could be a springboard for future conflicts.
How a mild-mannered family man became Putin’s public enemy No 1
Times: '[My wife] said she married a fun DJ... And a DJ doesn’t usually get killed.'