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Europe's response to the war in Ukraine is extending far beyond higher defence budgets. Governments are increasingly repurposing civilian industries for military production, raising questions about long-term economic priorities, industrial competitiveness and the future direction of the European economy. INR Report: Based on reporting by Lena Petrova for World Affairs In Context · Europe's industrial landscape is undergoing one of its most…

Scientists in Italy have successfully baked sourdough bread using ancient yeast recovered from the remains of Ötzi the Iceman, a naturally preserved mummy dating back more than 5,300 years. The breakthrough demonstrates how ancient microorganisms may hold valuable insights for modern food production and biotechnology. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Ancient yeast brought back to life · Scientists at Italy's Eurac Research have…

Japan's rapidly weakening yen is no longer simply a domestic economic issue. According to geopolitical and economic analyst Lena Petrova, mounting pressure on Japan's currency could eventually spill into US Treasury markets, raising borrowing costs worldwide and exposing vulnerabilities throughout the global financial system. INR Report: Based on commentary by Lena Petrova for World Affairs In Context. · The yen's dramatic decline · For…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced he will resign his parliamentary seat and immediately seek re-election, saying the people of Clacton—not political opponents or parliamentary investigators—should decide his future. The move comes as Farage faces continuing scrutiny over financial declarations while his party remains Britain's most popular in opinion polling. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Farage seeks fresh mandate ·…

The Netherlands says it has exhausted its capacity to provide further direct military assistance to Ukraine, becoming the latest NATO member to signal limits on its defence stockpiles. The announcement comes as European governments continue debating how long military support for Kiev can be sustained. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Dutch stockpiles reach their limit · The Netherlands has exhausted its capacity to provide…

The Syrian Interior Ministry says an attempt was made to target French President Emmanuel Macron’s security cordon. That's after two explosions in central Damascus near his hotel. · The body of the main suspect in the recent Monaco blast targeting a Ukrainian businessman is found near Kiev. Ukrainian officials say a secret service officer has confessed to her murder. Shortly after arriving in Ankara for the NATO summit, Trump voices discontent…

The High Court at Hamilton has ruled that a man accused of killing an eight-year-old child with a hammer is mentally unfit to stand trial. The decision follows extensive psychiatric assessments finding his schizophrenia prevents him from understanding or properly participating in legal proceedings Report by eLocal · Court finds accused mentally unfit · A man accused of murdering eight-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti has been ruled unfit to stand…

The Government has committed up to $50 million towards two West Coast critical minerals projects, helping fund processing facilities designed to add value to New Zealand's mineral resources before export. Ministers say the investment will support regional jobs while strengthening New Zealand's role in an increasingly strategic global industry. Report by eLocal · Government backs two projects · Two critical minerals developments on the West…

Another week of vessel movements shows New Zealand's fuel distribution network quietly doing what it was designed to do. While several ports remain unusually quiet, fresh imports and regular coastal deliveries continue to keep product flowing nationwide. Hello everyone, · Welcome to this week's Fuel Watch. · At first glance it looked like another fairly quiet week, but once you start following the ships, you can see there's been plenty…

Behind the day-to-day flow of insurance repairs at Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint is a workshop still driven by genuine automotive passion. From modern collision work to rare restorations like a 1950s Lancia B24S, the Pukekohe team combines technical expertise, craftsmanship and more than 30 years of local reputation. Walk into Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint in Pukekohe on any given day and you'll find the workshop focused on what has become…