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2026-08-12 · Enkidu

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Christopher Luxon's leadership on the line as he fronts do-or-die caucus meeting

The Prime Minister faces an urgent National Party caucus meeting amid swelling speculation about his future, with former MPs calling the unrest divisive and talk of potential successors mounting.

After deadly earthquake in Colombia, a late-night hunt for survivors

Search teams work through the night after the 7.4 quake that killed at least 169 people and left thousands unaccounted for, as Colombia responds to one of its deadliest disasters in years.

Surging EV sales in 2026 not just temporary - market analyst

Analysts say New Zealand's electric vehicle sales boom reflects structural demand rather than a short-term blip, pointing to sustained momentum in the market.

Kiwi firefighters head to US to help tackle unprecedented wildfires

New Zealand crews join the international response to ferocious US wildfires that have forced evacuations and destroyed homes in several states.

DFB führt wieder Stehplatztickets ein – pünktlich zum Heimdebüt von Jürgen Klopp

Der Deutsche Fußball-Bund kehrt zu Stehplatztickets zurück, rechtzeitig zum ersten Heimspiel unter Bundestrainer Jürgen Klopp. Ein Signal an die Fanszene.

Berlin: Politiker fordern wegen Spionageverdachts Schließung von Russischem Haus

Berliner Politiker verlangen die Schließung des Russischen Hauses, nachdem Spionagevorwürfe laut wurden. Der Druck auf russische Einrichtungen in der Hauptstadt wächst.

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

The exiled former president is convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity, a landmark ruling from Syria's new authorities.

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia, which killed seven, used ballistic missiles supplied by Russia's ally North Korea.

Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war

Iranian proxy forces strike a small cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing four in what is reported as their first deadly naval attack since the conflict with Iran escalated.

Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

The White House order targets combined vaccines, drawing sharp criticism from the American Academy of Pediatrics over measles risk.

US says it revoked more than 175,000 visas under Trump

The State Department confirms sweeping visa revocations under the Trump administration, part of a broader crackdown on immigration and entry rules.

Wildfire forces evacuations in Big Sur, along California's famed coast

A fast-moving fire drives evacuations along California's scenic coast, adding to a punishing wildfire season gripping the western US.

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