Russian mariner dies in Lyttelton of 'natural causes'
The man did not have Covid-19, and spent his two weeks' managed isolation in Auckland.
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Speculation over Putin's symptoms, fuelled by rushed legislation through parliament.
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Regional conflict 'spiralling out of control' with Russia poised to make its first steps.
Russian hackers step up attacks on US election networks
The alert over escalating Russian cyberattacks comes after another focused on Iran.
Russia poses greater election threat than Iran, US officials say
New York Times: Russia's hackers appeared to be preparing to sow chaos.
Russia used secret 'microwave weapon' in Australia: report
The alleged weapon has been linked to bizarre 'sonic attacks' on diplomats in Cuba.
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A total of 18 from the group have tested positive.
US, Russia appear set to extend nuclear pact
Moscow agrees to a U.S.-proposed freeze on nuclear warheads and to extend the treaty.
Odd noises and strange illnesses: Concerns of foreign attacks on US diplomats
New York Times: Mysterious illnesses have hit US diplomats in China, Cuba and Russia.
Trump thought he had a nuclear deal with Putin. Not so fast, Russia said
New York Times: If Putin is rooting for Trump to be re-elected, he's not acting like it.
Europe's new lockdown - country by country
European governments are scrambling to prevent another round of complete shutdowns.
'This time is different': Covid-19 cases skyrocket worldwide
France, Russia, Nepal and a handful of US states are behind the massive spike in cases.
Putin, sower of instability, now surrounded by it
New York Times: Covid-19, uprisings, war in the Caucasus undermining Putin's influence.
Russia launches hypersonic missile
Russian leader hails country as world leader in developing a new class of weapons.
For Trump, a pattern of denial, from the virus to Russia to climate change
New York Times: Trump's presidency has been defined by his dismissal of big threats.
World living in 'shadow of nuclear catastrophe', UN chief says
Antonio Guterres concerned at escalating dispute between Trump's administration and China.
Russians were urged to return to normal life. Except for Putin
New York Times: The Russian leader inhabits a virus-free bubble, rarely leaving home.
World reacts to 'chaotic' Trump / Biden debate
Stunned at first debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.
'You are good people:' Navalny thanks Russian pilots, medics after poisoning
Navalny is recovering from suspected poisoning after collapsing and being in a coma.
Alexei Navalny released from German hospital after poisoning
Doctors believe that it's possible he could see a "complete recovery" from nerve agent.
The Russian trolls have a simpler job today. Quote Trump
New York Times: Russians grabbing Trump's tweets, or quoting his misleading statements.
'Jesus' in handcuffs: Russia sends agents to arrest 'messiah'
Russia says he's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy.
Putin offers Sputnik-V vaccine to UN
Inoculation offered free to any United Nations workers who want it.
Navalny wants clothes back as Russia stalls poison probe
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny spent weeks in a coma after he was poisoned in Siberia.
Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny posts photo from hospital bed
First image shows him being hugged by his wife Yulia and flanked by his two children.
Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass of the adult bear found shows it lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
Russia missile 'could circle globe for years'
Russia developing a missile that can fly around the Earth ready to strike at any moment.
Race for coronavirus vaccine pits spy against spy
New York Times: China and Russia expand their efforts to steal American work.
Microsoft: Russian hackers targeting US election
Experts say the intrusions are 'business as usual' for the Russians.
From Russia with hope: Study claims vaccine is safe
Russia President Vladimir Putin said the Sputnik V drug worked and a study backs him up.
NZ finance firm ordered to release €2 million to Hong Kong software company
A transactional dispute led to an Auckland firm refusing to release $3.64m to a customer.
Russia spins alternative theories in poisoning of Navalny
New York Times: Russia responded to accusations with an array of improbable explanations.