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Cosmonaut Muhammed Faris, first Syrian in space, dies at 72

Muhammed Faris, who was the first cosmonaut from Syria and second Arab to fly into space, has died at the age of 72.

Space · Apr 20, 2024

How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it

Big tobacco ‘working in the shadows’ blamed for killing off NZ’s pioneering plan to protect future generations

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

The Last Caravaggio at the National Gallery review: the final self-revelation of a troubled, violent genius

This being Caravaggio this show of two works is all about theatre in light and dark

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024

BASKETBALL | Matic believes youngsters capable of helping India climb up FIBA rankings

National coach Veselin Matic believes India's young basketball talent can help improve rankings, but patience and investment are key.

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

On my radar: Vashti Bunyan’s cultural highlights

The English singer-songwriter on an evocative Scottish railway museum, a much-missed painter and a forgotten American female musician

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024

Dutton in Wellington for global conservatives gathering

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will meet with his conservative counterpart Chris Luxon in Wellington on Thursday.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

Trevor Griffiths obituary

Politically committed dramatist and screenwriter admired for his radical stage and television work created over the last 50 years

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

New Zealand PM Luxon drops latest quarterly plan

Pledges to "raise energy" in international engagement and "take decisions" in the New Zealand government's quarterly plan have drawn criticism.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

Puma drop their Euro 2024 international kits - with some absolute masterpieces released

Puma have released a host of new shirts, fresh in time for Euro 2024 and the summer tournament

FourFourTwo · Mar 28, 2024

No surplus in sight as New Zealand outlook worsens

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis has pledged to deliver income tax cuts in the May 30 budget even as the government books worsen.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024