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Trump plans commando raids to seize Iranian nuclear materials

US officials were reportedly looking at options for securing or extracting the material.

Deadly blaze: 10 killed, dozens injured in South Korea factory fire

The fire in Daejeon also left 59 people injured, with 25 in critical condition.

US supercarrier pushed to the brink by fire, sewage problems and 11-month tour

Investigators are probing possible sabotage as morale sinks aboard the USS Gerald R Ford.

Trump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefire

New leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iran has struck a ‘dizzying blow’ to its enemies.

Harry’s UK security hangs in balance amid fears of public backlash over cost

The review follows the Duke's failed 2023 court bid over loss of protection in the UK.

‘Deeply unfair’: IRA bomb victims forced to abandon Gerry Adams damages case

The three men sought a symbolic £1 in damages and a ruling on Adams' IRA role.

British reality TV star found dead in Thai ditch

CCTV shows Jordan Wright running barefoot and agitated before his death.

'Misadventure': Coroner rules after Kiwi trampled to death by elephant on African safari

Alison Taylor died alongside her British cousin in a matter of seconds.

Kiwi beauty brand Essano plots big US comeback with digital-first push

All Essano products will continue to be manufactured in South Auckland.

More than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknown

Many do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.

Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’

Senate report argues US policies weakening America’s advantage over China.

Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions

It may be linked to China’s political gathering or the upcoming Trump visit or Iran war.

Kiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaults

NZ is a key 'demand side' country for predators who want to 'direct' child abuse online.

Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets

The war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.

Charlie Kirk told me to prevent Iran war before he died, says Trump ally who quit

Joe Kent accused Donald Trump of backing a needless Iran war.

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills 168

The fire engulfed seven of the eight residential towers in the complex, which were undergoing renovations and covered in bamboo scaffolding, protective netting and foam boards.

Defence seeks acquittal for Norway princess' son for alleged rapes

Marius Hoiby faces 40 charges after police found images on his phone and laptop.