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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed calls for his arrest during a planned visit to New York, accusing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of promoting division. The dispute centres on an International Criminal Court warrant issued over alleged war crimes during Israel's military campaign in Gaza. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. Read the original report HERE. · Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised New…

Roger Waters has delivered a strongly worded critique of Western policy towards Russia and the Ukraine conflict, arguing that escalating military spending and confrontation with Moscow are placing Europe on a dangerous path. Speaking in an interview with journalist Rick Sanchez, the musician called for diplomacy over conflict and questioned the motives of political leaders supporting continued military escalation. INR Report: Based on reporting…

Iran has accused Ukraine of attacking one of its commercial cargo vessels in the Caspian Sea, alleging the strike was carried out on behalf of Israel. The claim adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile regional security environment involving Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Israel and Western powers INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. Read the original report HERE. · Iran has accused Ukrainian forces of attacking an Iranian commercial…

The man convicted of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 22 years. In emotional victim impact statements, Fleming's family spoke of an irreplaceable loss while affirming that her legacy of service and compassion would endure. Report by eLocal · Based on reporting by Samantha Gee for RNZ. Read the original report HERE:…

The Government is refusing to release an internal immigration briefing that has become the focus of an increasingly public disagreement between coalition partners National and New Zealand First. The decision has prompted RNZ to lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman, arguing the public has a strong interest in seeing the document for themselves. Report by eLocal · Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has declined to release a briefing document…

Ukrainian soldiers attack civilians evacuating from the city of Kostantinovka in Donbass. Two people are wounded in the strike. · Moscow denounces Western cynicism on the mobilization manhunt in Ukraine - as thousands continue to be seized on the streets by recruitment officers. As tit-for-tat strikes between US and Iran are put on pause. · Donald Trump says he's ready for negotiations with Tehran - but vows to continue attacks if no deal is…

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Russia celebrates Navy Day, with Vladimir Putin emphasising the role of maritime forces in national defence and the country’s unity at large amid the ongoing conflict. · That's as a dozen people including four children are killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on a tourist resort in the Zaphorozhye region. Moscow says the assault is Kiev's revenge for its battlefield losses. · Tehran summons Ukraine's highest-ranking envoy after a deadly attack…

The Climate Change Commission has warned New Zealand is at risk of missing all of its major emissions targets unless policies change quickly. While the Commission argues stronger climate action will ultimately save households money, critics question whether the current approach places disproportionate costs on New Zealand for little measurable impact on global emissions Report by eLocal · The Climate Change Commission has issued one of its…

Annual inflation climbed to 4.1% in the June quarter, driven largely by soaring fuel prices rather than broad-based domestic demand. Kiwibank says underlying economic activity remains subdued, with cooling rents, weaker consumer spending and resilient household saving habits supporting its expectation that inflation will gradually return to target over the next year. Report by eLocal · New Zealand's latest inflation figures have reinforced the…