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Russia invades Ukraine: Putin condemned by NZ politicians
Government say Russian strike is a 'flagrant breach of fundamental international rules'.
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Two prosecutors leading NY Trump inquiry resign, clouding case's future
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Ukraine crisis: Russia evacuates embassy in Kyiv
Tensions escalate as diplomatic efforts are rebuffed by the Kremlin and abandoned.
Putin outlines his demands, pulls diplomats from Ukraine after threats
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US to impose new sanctions amid Ukraine crisis
It comes after Russia moved to recognise separatist eastern Ukraine regions.
Native American tribe grapples with missing women crisis on coast
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Trump's Truth Social is poised to join a crowded field
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Massive Ukraine explosion, rebels declare full military mobilisation
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Kanye slams Kris Jenner's 'godless' boyfriend
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Shock death: Jeffrey Epstein's friend found dead in prison
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15yo's unbelievable act after being snatched by serial killer
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Canadian police arresting protesters, towing vehicles in bid to break siege
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The right's would-be kingmaker: Peter Thiel key financier of MAGA movement
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The Olympians caught up in the US-China rivalry
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Market close: Investors fret over potential Russian invasion
Local stocks gave up recent gains as tension mounts in the Ukraine.
For Trump, a perilous exclamation point to years of wealth inflation
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A child's TikTok stardom opens doors. Then a gunman arrives
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US says 'every indication' Russia prepared to invade Ukraine
The US government has issued some of its starkest warnings yet about what's next.
'A lot of activity': Satellite's bird's-eye view of Ukraine crisis
Images confirm what US and other Western officials have been saying.
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Masks on planes will 'stay forever' says airline CEO
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