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Christchurch

largest city in the South Island of New Zealand

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  • Jul 29

    Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist list after charging him with facilitating terrorism

    The move follows an FSB announcement that Durov is wanted internationally for allegedly allowing Ukrainian intelligence to use the messaging app to recruit Russians for sabotage.

  • Jul 16

    All Blacks dismantle Ireland 40-21 to extend Eden Park unbeaten streak to 53 Tests

    New Zealand ran in six tries to beat Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run at the Auckland fortress to 53 Tests and completing a clean sweep of their home Nations Championship fixtures.

  • Jul 5

    World Rugby Nations Cup debuts: New Zealand beats France 34-32, Romania loses 48-31 to Chile

    The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup saw New Zealand defeat France 34-32 in Christchurch, while Romania lost 48-31 to Chile in Santiago, dropping to a record-low 25th in the world rankings.

  • Jul 2

    Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship thriller as Donaldson misses late penalty

    Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia in the Nations Championship opener in Sydney, with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a 50-metre penalty after the siren.

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Twelve countries ban settlement goods

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Governments spent the day drawing lines, then discovered how quickly others could cross them. Europe hardened trade policy toward Israeli settlements, Saudi energy sites burned after Houthi strikes, and German conservatives confronted the scale of their eastern collapse.

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