Famine is ‘imminent’ as Israel launches another raid on main hospital
70 per cent of Gazan people are experiencing catastrophic hunger.
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US held secret talks with Iran over Red Sea attacks
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A country that once tolerated some dissent is now one that ruthlessly suppresses it.
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Joe Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu
Joe Biden says Netanyahu should be doing more to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.
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Opinion: Will NZ act to help ensure the safety of Gazan refugees?
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Germany and Russia spar over a leaked audio on missiles for Ukraine
German military reject allegations Berlin was preparing for war against Russia.
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Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody, ‘they wanted to humiliate us.’
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Joe Biden approves aid airdrops into Gaza
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US airman dies after setting himself alight in Israeli Embassy protest
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could start next week, says US
The agreement is close to being finalised, according to the US.
Ukrainian troops pull back after Russia onslaught
Kyiv's troops have withdrawn from a village in the east of the country.
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking Palestinian aid
Israel denies it is restricting the entry of aid, but blames organisations in Gaza.
Waitangi Tribunal hearing to listen to Māori veterans' war stories
Few Māori veterans from WWII acquired farms under settlement schemes.
Vietnam veteran from Katikati gives insight into hardship of military life
'As a veteran, I was there – sometimes I still am.'
Delays in promised Western aid killing Ukrainians - report
Ukraine says half of promised Western military support fails to arrive on time.
'Putin is lying': Zelenskyy puts his soldier death toll far lower than Russia claims
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Netanyahu warns ceasefire deal with Hamas won’t stop Rafah invasion
The US has warned Israel not to go through with its plans to invade Rafah.