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Opinion: Three unknowns for America and the world after Trump’s strike on Iran

New York Times Opinion: The president has plunged the US into another Middle East war.

New daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugar

New York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.

Iran warns of 'dangerous consequences' after US strikes on nuclear sites

Trump says US dropped 'full payload of bombs' on Iran's Fordow nuclear site.

Trump's high-stakes gamble on Iran's nuclear sites

New York Times: Trump ordered B-2 bombers to target Iran's nuclear sites early on Sunday.

Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East

Labour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law.

US stealth bombers fly over Pacific as tension with Iran grows

B-2 bombers and refuelling jets flew off the California coast overnight.

Kiwi Alker leads PGA Tour Champions major

Alker is in contention for his 10th tour win, while Dame Lydia Ko has improved in Texas.

Hundreds of US citizens fleeing Iran amid Israel conflict

US citizens have left Iran amid Israel's assault but are facing delays at borders.

'Numbskull': Trump ramps up feud with central bank chief

He criticised Powell for not lowering interest rates.

US bases that could attack Iran — and become targets

Us troops are in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere in the region.

James Acton: Why we can’t bomb our way out of this

New York Times Opinion: Military options are held to lower standard than diplomatic ones.

Watch: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand

SpaceX’s Starship exploded before an engine test in South Texas.

Watch: Crane operator caught napping behind Trump during White House event

The moment was captured during the installation of two 30.5m flagpoles.

They followed a truck for 500km – then they stole $167m in jewellery

New York Times: Prosecutors are calling it 'the largest jewellery heist in US history'.

Trump's policies are reshaping global financial dynamics

Many investors are pulling money out of the US, affecting the dollar's value.

Trump to decide on US strikes on Iran in next two weeks

The President says there's a substantial chance of negotiations with Iran.

'Appalling' hospital attack: Tensions spike between Israel and Iran

Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba was left in flames by a bombardment.

As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.