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As Ukraine reports missing missile warnings and restrictions on Starlink military communications, a larger question emerges: how much influence does Washington really have over the war? An INR investigation examines America's control over critical military technology, its leverage over Kyiv and the human cost of a conflict that continues without a lasting peace agreement. INR Report: Based on reporting by Tyler Durden for ZeroHedge, together…

Russia strikes facilities it says support Ukraine’s military as Ukrainian forces report major restrictions on access to the US-controlled Starlink network. Meanwhile, Vladimir Zelensky claims Western intelligence sharing is falling short, apparently contradicting statements from his own ministers. In Europe, officials face embarrassment after circulating an allegedly AI-generated graph purporting to show a decline in Russian bot activity…

Susan Kokinda opens with the European Union's largest expansion of its Russia sanctions list since the war began, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling Europe's objections to the U.S.–Russia diesel deal "completely hypocritical", since Europe is still Moscow's biggest gas customer. Susan Kokinda · The episode follows the reactions to President Trump's diesel deal, from Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Boris Johnson to the EU's…

Chris Hipkins says voters appreciate a politician who answers questions. But as Labour seeks another term in government, the more important question is whether those answers withstand scrutiny. From household costs and healthcare funding to political accountability and the legacy of Labour's previous administration, eLocal examines what was said, what remains unproven, and what New Zealanders should demand before casting their votes. Report by…

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Breaking news: Yemen’s Saudi-backed coalition orders civilians to evacuate a site near an oil company in Sanaa, prompting the Houthis to threaten Saudi Aramco facilities and Riyadh airport. Russia launches strikes on Ukrainian military targets as Zelensky claims Washington has stopped providing advance intelligence warnings following his clash with Trump. Meanwhile, as fears of a global diesel shortage grow, could Russia’s vast production…

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Former Auckland police officer Matthew Rogers has pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable publications but is asking the court to discharge him without conviction. His application places the consequences for his future employment against the seriousness of the offending and the higher standards the public expects from those entrusted to enforce the law Report by eLocal · A former Auckland police officer with nearly four decades of service is…

Whether you drive a family runabout, a European luxury vehicle or a high-performance car, keeping it properly maintained matters. This October, PS Automotive in Pukekohe is offering the first ten qualifying customers a choice of a $50 fuel voucher or $50 off their standard service Local Expertise for Almost Every Make and Model · When your vehicle needs attention, finding a workshop with the right equipment, experience and technical knowledge…

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