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Trump national security strategy calls for 'cultivating resistance' in Europe
The strategy centres on Trump's call for a "readjustment" of the US military presence in the Western Hemisphere.
Rassie Erasmus staying as Springboks head coach until 2031
The decorated head coach gets a four-year extension, giving him two more Rugby World Cups to aim for.
Lando Norris quicker than Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi GP practice
McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris makes a perfect start to the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
US advisers scrap hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for most children
Disease experts say the move will reverse decades of public health gains.
Here's why phones might get pricier next year
Fancy cameras, giant screens and massive storage usually make smartphones more expensive. But next year, it's a routine component that might be boosting prices.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery in deal of the decade
The acquisition gives Netflix access to a vast film catalogue as well as the prestigious streaming service HBO Max.
Bougainville independence process enters 'final leg' amid lingering uncertainty
Representatives of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville held talks this week in Port Moresby over the future of the autonomous region's political status this week.
US strikes another boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four
The strike comes as the Pentagon is facing criticism over an earlier attack on an alleged drug vessel in which the military fired follow-up strikes, killing surviving crew members.
US says Pentagon review sees opportunities to strengthen AUKUS submarine deal
The Pentagon has completed its review of the AUKUS project to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and has found areas to put the deal on the "strongest possible footing," a US official…
FBI makes arrest in US capital pipe bomb investigation
He is suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by Trump supporters.
Trump renames peace institute 'he destroyed' after himself
The building's owners are currently trying to get the Trump administration evicted, after it took it by force earlier this year.
New York Times sues the Pentagon over press access restrictions
The Times alleged the policy violated the rights to free speech and due process and will "deprive the public of vital information".
Countries quit Eurovision in protest as Israel cleared to stay
Ireland says participation would be 'unconscionable', as others join a boycott.
UK police charge man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker
Police said while Mohammad Asim Bashir had not committed an offence in relation to the attack itself, their investigation led to him being charged with other terrorism offences.
Five people killed following strike on shelter camp in Gaza
Gaza's civil defence agency says five people, including two children, have been killed after an Israeli strike near a shelter camp in al-Mawasi. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram, who is in Gaza spoke… Audio
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means
Putin is digging in on one of his key demands as Ukrainian officials prepare for more peace talks that have yet to yield a deal.
UK finds Putin 'morally responsible' for woman's nerve agent death
Dawn Sturgess died after spraying herself with what she thought was perfume but it turned out to be a deadly chemical.
World News Wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Putin visits Delhi as Russia and India seek to increase and diversify trade
The Russian president's first visit to India in four years aims to increase sales of Russian oil, and broaden business links.
US: FBI arrest man over 2020 Washington pipe-bomb on 6 Jan
An arrest overnight in the US of a suspect in the January 2020 Washington pipe bomb case - correspondent Zach Montellaro has the details Audio