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The Loop: Shinzo Abe's assassination attempt, Kiwis may get voting rights in Australia, and councillor dies days after ICAC appearance

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ABC News · Jul 8, 2022

World leaders stunned by Abe's shooting pray for recovery

World leaders have reacted in shock and grief over the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech and prayed for his recovery

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Kiwis Living In Australia Could Possibly Score Voting Rights So Please Make Good Choices Team

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Pedestrian.tv · Jul 8, 2022

Floods clean-up begins; nation records 35 Covid deaths – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022

Jacinda Ardern says UN failed in its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Prime minister also calls for reform of UN security council

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's no-nuclear line on AUKUS subs met with 'understanding and appreciation' in Australia

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reaffirmed her country's long-standing policy of not allowing nuclear-powered vessels in its waters, saying the rule was well understood in Australia.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

New Zealand's Ardern Decries UN 'Failure' over Ukraine War

The UN Security Council has failed in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday, describing Moscow's role as "morally bankrupt." Ardern, who has long argued against the Security Council veto powers held by the five permanent members Britain, China, France, Russia and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022

Jacinda Ardern warns West to avoid framing Russian invasion as 'democracy vs autocracy'

The New Zealand Prime Minister is cautions against framing Russia's battle in Ukraine as "black and white", saying it was important to bring together a broad international coalition of countries, including China, to push back against Russia.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

NZ PM sends condolences over NSW floods

Jacinda Ardern has expressed her condolences over the NSW flood crisis during a meeting with Premier Dominic Perrottet.

AAP · Jul 7, 2022

Putin says Russia has not started Ukraine campaign 'in earnest'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv and its Western allies that Moscow has not even started its military campaign in Ukraine "in earnest". Read FRANCE 24’s blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.

France 24 · Jul 7, 2022