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The Government has committed to replacing New Zealand's decades-old law governing enduring powers of attorney and supported decision-making. The reforms aim to better protect the rights, wishes and autonomy of people who are unable to make some or all decisions for themselves. Report by eLocal: Based on reporting by Marc Daalder for Newsroom HERE · The Government has announced plans to repeal and replace the Protection of Personal and Property…

Iran says it abandoned plans for a retaliatory strike against Ukraine after Russia intervened diplomatically, underscoring Moscow's growing role as a mediator between its strategic partners. The comments come amid continuing regional tensions and renewed efforts to prevent the conflict from widening. Iran Says Planned Strike on Ukraine Was Called Off After Russian Mediation · Tehran says a planned military response against Ukraine was halted…

Russia has introduced a landmark cryptocurrency law that brings digital asset trading into the country's regulated financial system. While Russians will soon be able to buy and sell approved cryptocurrencies through licensed exchanges, digital currencies will remain prohibited as a means of payment inside the country. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the Law on Digital Currencies and…

John Mearsheimer argues that the United States has reached a strategic dead end in its conflict with Iran. In a wide-ranging analysis, he contends that Washington has failed to achieve its military and political objectives and now faces growing pressure to seek a negotiated settlement rather than continue the conflict INR Report: Based on analysis by Professor John Mearsheimer. Full presentation available HERE. · Professor John Mearsheimer has…

Kiev’s corruption troubles deepen as the former Ukrainian Ambassador to the US faces illicit enrichment allegations just two days after being dismissed. · RT reports from the scene of a Ukrainian drone strike on a beach in southern Russia that killed seven civilians, including four children, and injured 58 others. · Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologized to India after Facebook removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech. ·…

An upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have impacted the Moon after drifting through space for over a year. Researchers say the event offers a rare opportunity to study impact craters while highlighting the growing challenge of managing human-made debris beyond Earth orbit. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Scientists tracking space debris believe a discarded four-ton Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the Moon…

New findings released by Democrats on the US Senate Finance Committee allege that three of America's largest banks allowed Jeffrey Epstein to move more than US$1 billion through suspicious transactions despite repeated internal warnings. The report raises fresh questions about financial oversight, compliance failures and whether warning signs were ignored while Epstein continued operating. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · According…

The latest Roy Morgan poll has injected fresh uncertainty into New Zealand's election race, with The Opportunities Party (TOP) recording its strongest result yet while Labour continues to struggle under Chris Hipkins. Political commentators say the figures highlight growing voter volatility, but caution against reading too much into a single poll. Labour Slumps as TOP Surges in Latest Roy Morgan Poll · New polling sparks debate over Labour's…

Breaking this hour: Six people, including three children, are killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian resort city of Gelendzhik. · Russia accuses European leaders of using promises of EU membership to keep Ukraine fighting. · Thousands protest in Spain over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. · Israel's Defence Minister moves to sack a senior IDF commander over action taken against a violent settler.

Israeli police arrested six suspects after an attack on the historic St. James Armenian Monastery in Jerusalem's Old City. Church leaders say the incident reflects a broader pattern of intimidation and violence targeting Christian communities. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Israeli police have arrested six religious Jewish suspects following an attack on the historic St. James Armenian Monastery in Jerusalem's Old City, an…