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Hormuz looms as war's endgame after failure of other US-Israeli goals

Overthrowing the regime and putting nuclear weapons out of Iran's reach, seen as unlikely.

Why Iran does not appear ready to give in, despite heavy losses

Iranian diplomat: 'We are alone against the biggest military superpower of the history'.

Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds

US leader says removals of historical figures are assault on 'collective national memory'.

Iran war: For US, unmet expectations fit a familiar pattern

New York Times: A conventional military faces a foe that relies on asymmetrical warfare.

French leftists projected to win mayoral elections in Paris, Marseille

France’s two top cities look set to remain under leftist control, pollsters predicted.

Man in UK accused of freezing mother's corpse and spending from her bank accounts

The businessman is charged with preventing the burial of his 89yo mum.

Could Iran really strike Britain?

Experts say Iran may be understating the missile's true maximum range.

US says it may have to escalate its attacks against Iran

The US President has spent the weekend making contradictory statements.

Govt announces major fuel import step at post-Cabinet press conference

Pressures are being felt at the pump over the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Under Trump, legal immigration to US is falling from most countries

Largest declines compared to same period in 2024, for India, China and the Philippines.

How much fuel does NZ have left? Government reveals latest figures

The Government is moving to a twice-weekly update on the nation's fuel stocks.

Iran war: Reeling from the oil shock and ‘running out of ideas’

New York Times: Supply shortages from Mideast have rippled through Asia, upending lives.

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.

Iran war: How power plants could be the next targets

Iran has just one operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr, with a capacity of 1000MW.

Iran war: Reeling from the oil shock and ‘running out of ideas’

New York Times: Supply shortages from Mideast have rippled through Asia, upending lives.

We’ve got the Battle of Hastings all wrong, academics find

Researchers now say King Harold sailed with an English fleet rather than marching on land.