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Expanding restrictions: 36 nations face potential US travel bans, includes Tonga
The State Department memo gives listed nations 60 days to meet new benchmarks.

Balloons, bubbles, tear gas: Protests against 'king' Trump turn chaotic
Protests occurred in all 50 states, rejecting Trump's policies.

Trump celebrates birthday with military parade amid protests
Nearly 7000 troops marched and aircraft roared overhead during the parade.

At-large suspect identified in targeted shooting of US politicians
The suspect fled police, wearing black body armour and a police-like vest.

The quiet unravelling of the man who almost killed Trump
New York Times: How a promising student became a gunman on a roof.

Building reportedly hit by missile in Tel Aviv, Israel
Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike on Saturday. Video / AFP

Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China and one miracle survivor from a plane crash in India. Yanfei Bao's murderer is finally sentenced.

Trump booed, cheered while attending play premiere amid boycott controversy
US President said he 'couldn't care less' about show boycott, sparking cheers and jeers.

New vaccine panel: RFK jnr appoints critics after dismissal
He dismissed 17 experts, citing conflicts with pharmaceutical companies.

Trump orders active-duty Marines into LA amid immigration arrest protests
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called Trump's move to send active-duty Marines to confront protesters "deranged" and "un-American". Video / AFP

A powerful, opaque al-Qaeda affiliate is rampaging across West Africa
The group now commands up to 6000 fighters in the region.

Nasa's science missions face cuts in Trump's budget plan
Voyager funding cuts are from $7.8 million to $5m, then zero by 2029.

Scuffles in LA as soldiers sent by Trump fan out
Trump deployed 300 Guardsmen, aiming to enforce 'very strong law and order'.

‘Things are going to get less predictable’ - ANZ geopolitical expert
Cameron Mitchell on the trade war risk and how to live with uncertainty.

Letters: Confusing world for young men and women
OPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.

Trump deploys National Guard amid violent anti-Ice protests
Immigration officers arrested 40 people during workplace raids.

Daily News Update: June 7 2025: Snow warnings for South Island and Trump and Elons 'bromance' ends
Snow warnings for the South Island, Inter islander closed due to sailing conditions, Russia strikes Ukraine with over 400 drones. The Trump and Elon Musk 'bromance' ends quickly.

Eight ways Musk and Trump could inflict pain on each other
New York Times: Both men have powerful ways to keep the feud going.

The Epstein files obsession, explained
New York Times: The Epstein files are a source of endless speculation and conspiracy.

Trump and Musk’s relationship melts down in spectacular fashion
New York Times: The speed of the fallout has been breathtaking.

On the campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama
NY Times: As Musk entered Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous.