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‘Witch is gone’: Jacinda’s exit turns ugly

Her reputation on the world stage remains intact, but back in NZ Jacinda Ardern is not universally popular. And her critics are rejoicing.

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Russia hits back at US over nuclear arms treaty accusations

The responsibility for escalating tensions around the New START agreement lies entirely with Washington, says Ambassador Anatoly Antonov

Chinese spy balloon over US is weather device says Beijing

An alleged spy balloon spotted over the US is a Chinese "civilian airship" which had deviated from its planned route, China says.

Blinken Trip to China Postponed After Spy Balloon Spotted Over U.S.

Presence of Chinese balloon is likely to complicate efforts to reset relations with Beijing

​China’s two-word reaction as balloon downed ​

The world is bracing for what’s to come as Beijing reacts to the US shooting down a Chinese balloon it says was spying on it.


 

At least 912 killed in quake – Erdogan

The tremor has left 5,385 injured and is the most powerful in decades, the Turkish president has said

Türkiye earthquake death toll rises

More than 1,750 people have been killed by two quakes in Türkiye

Stories of hope, heartbreak emerge after destructive earthquakes kill thousands in Turkey and Syria

Rescue crews pulled young children from collapsed buildings, as survivors wait for help rescuing loved ones

Objects shot down by U.S. military 'almost certainly' sent by China to spy: congressman

Senators are slated to receive a briefing on Tuesday about the objects shot down over the weekend. 

Chinese balloon sensors recovered from ocean, says US

The sensors from the first suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US have been recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, the US military says. 

Italy’s Hard-Right Leader Vexes Europe by Playing Nice, Mostly

Some still fear an authoritarian turn, but Giorgia Meloni has surprised many by showing a pragmatic streak since coming to power. Now Europe is not sure what to do.

Why US troops are returning to the Philippines

China has had an unusually busy and bizarre week. 

NATO doubles down: Highlights from the Munich Security Conference

Ukraine dominated the annual gathering, with Western leaders pledging to do more to fight Russia.

‘Global war’: Putin issues nuclear threat ​

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of wanting to wipe out Russia and issued a veiled nuclear threat in a landmark address to the nation.

China and Russia reaffirm close ties as Putin meets top diplomat

On eve of Ukraine invasion anniversary Russian leader says China relations ‘proceeding as planned’

Nuclear warfare? China arming Russia? Fears of new Cold War rise.

Without arms control, the U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals could double in size, according to the Federation of American Scientists.

US must stop suppressing China or risk 'conflict' - foreign minister

The US has been engaging in suppression and containment of China rather than fair or rule-based competition, Foreign Minister Qin Gang stated on Tuesday.

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