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Ultra swimmer Jono Ridler comes ashore in Napier as end to epic swim draws closer
The 35-year-old is attempting an unassisted 1388km swim from North Cape to Wellington.

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s honest response on Kylian Mbappe absence for Real Madrid
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma spoke about the absence of Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid
Argentina’s Milei says ‘proud to be the most Zionist president in the world’ at Yeshiva University
“Hoppe is bothered that I am a strong supporter of Israel,” Milei told the audience.


Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that’s not an easy sell, writes the BBC’s Russia editor.

Former CBC host says he was silenced, bullied and intimidated by senior leadership
Dhanraj said that he even faced discipline after interviewing Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman

US Calls India ‘Good Actor’ After Waiver On Russian Oil Purchase Amid Iran War
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said India had been a “good actor” and had previously stopped buying sanctioned Russian…

Homeless man jailed for raping vulnerable teenager after plying her with vodka
Mohsen Farjam pretended to help the distressed victim before sexually assaulting her in a tent near Stockport. He was sentenced…

