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James Acton: Why we can’t bomb our way out of this
New York Times Opinion: Military options are held to lower standard than diplomatic ones.

Watch: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand
SpaceX’s Starship exploded before an engine test in South Texas.

Watch: Crane operator caught napping behind Trump during White House event
The moment was captured during the installation of two 30.5m flagpoles.

They followed a truck for 500km – then they stole $167m in jewellery
New York Times: Prosecutors are calling it 'the largest jewellery heist in US history'.

Trump's policies are reshaping global financial dynamics
Many investors are pulling money out of the US, affecting the dollar's value.

Trump to decide on US strikes on Iran in next two weeks
The President says there's a substantial chance of negotiations with Iran.

'Appalling' hospital attack: Tensions spike between Israel and Iran
Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba was left in flames by a bombardment.

As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.

Israel-Iran conflict: Trump relies on experience over star power
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's also serving as Donald Trump’s national security adviser.

Market close: GDP beats forecasts but NZ sharemarket dips
The New Zealand sharemarket was flat today, with the NZX50 falling by 58.27 points.

Karen Read found not guilty of police officer boyfriend's murder
The jury deliberated for 21 hours before delivering the verdict.

Why a US strike on Iran would bring risks at every turn
New York Times analysis: Past wars show that 'unknown unknowns' can come back to bite.

LA Lakers to be sold in record-breaking deal
Mark Walter, already a minority owner, will buy the controlling interest.

Iran rejects Trump’s call for ‘surrender’ in war with Israel
New York Times: Iranian planes landed in Oman, a mediator between Washington and Tehran.

HIV advance: Twice-yearly shot to prevent infection
The drug would be a convenient new way to ward off infection in a wide range of people.

Trump’s base in uproar over his openness to joining Iran fight
New York Times: Trump has opposed military action but may deepen US involvement.

'We should have had a choice': Family speaks on brain-dead pregnancy case
Adriana Smith was kept alive until her son was born via C-section.

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 28, wound more than 130 in major assault
Dozens of drones culminate in one of the deadliest attacks of the war.

Death toll from major Russian strike on Kyiv rises to 21, more than 130 injured
Sixteen bodies were recovered from a nine-storey building in Solomyansky.

Kiwi dollar rises 7.5% as US dollar wanes under global shifts
Concerns about the US dollar have seen other currencies gain, including the NZ dollar.

How Trump shifted on Iran under pressure from Israel
New York Times: How Netanyahu's bold move tested Trump's resolve on Iran.