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Anti-tank barriers to be built on frontiers with Belarus and Russia.
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Improved All Whites earn draw with Norway
New Zealand's footballers went close to their first win in Europe since 2010.
All Whites v Poland: NZ go down in tight battle
It was a credible effort, as they pushed the highly rated Poles for long periods.
Amelie McCann recounts messages from claimant at trial
A court has heard how Julia Wandelt asked Madeleine's sister to get a DNA test.
All you need to know: All Whites face Poland
The All Whites face world No 36 Poland, before meeting Norway on Friday.
Alex Paulsen on life in Poland, his move from Auckland FC and All Whites ambitions
Paulsen has been the most talked-about Kiwi goalkeeper over the past two years.
Russian blitz batters Ukraine energy grid, kills five
Poland put its air defences on high alert as missiles hit near its border.
Munich Airport reopens after drone scare halts hundreds of flights
About 6500 travellers were stranded after two drone scares in two days.
Munich Airport shuts again after new drone sightings
More than 30 flights were cancelled the night before, stranding nearly 3000 travellers.
EU plan to counter swarms after Russian incursions raise alarm
The project could stretch from Finland to Bulgaria as Europe’s defence ramp-up.
First to ski Everest without oxygen: Polish climber’s daring descent
Andrzej Bargiel reached Everest’s summit after a 16-hour climb from Camp IV.
Nato to deploy drone defences on eastern flank
European ministers met to discuss new defences after Russian airspace incursions.
Poland scrambles jets after massive overnight strikes
Poland scrambled fighter jets after suspected Russian airspace violations.
Russia launches hundreds of missiles and drones in overnight Ukraine assault
Poland scrambled fighter jets overnight to secure its border with Ukraine.
Poland calls for Nato-backed no-fly zone over Ukraine
The idea has been rejected by Nato previously because of risk of direct combat with Russia
Drone incursion puts Black Sea security on edge
The drone orbited Romanian territory for 50 minutes before 'heading towards Ukraine'.
Nato allies on edge as Russian drone war spreads
Zelenskyy warns that Russia is expanding the war.
Nato allies bolster Poland's air defence
France and Germany to deploy jets to protect Polish airspace.
UN to meet after Poland accuses Russia of airspace attack
Warsaw says drones violated its airspace 19 times, destroying a house and car.
Putin's probe: Crossing Nato’s red lines and getting away with it
Polish, Dutch and Italian aircraft plus German air defence quashed Russia's drones.
'Mother and father of political crises': Expert warns French divisions could weaken Europe
France’s turmoil could weaken Europe as Russian threats grow.
Opinion: Nato faces test after Russia sends drones into Poland
NY Times opinion: West should respond in a measured way that raises the costs to Russia.
The drone is now squarely in Nato’s court
Opinion: The Russian drone attack on Poland was a warning shot that needs to be assessed.
Poland shoots down drones as Nato warns of 'open conflict' risk
Authorities confirmed 19 airspace breaches but reported no injuries.
Drones violated Poland's airspace 19 times, seven were found
Kyiv said it showed the need for a combined Ukraine-Europe air defence shield.
Poland reports Russian drones 'repeatedly violated' its airspace during Ukraine attack
President Karol Nawrocki warned this week that Vladimir Putin may target other countries.
Collins speaks of 'heart-breaking' scenes on secret trip to Ukraine
The Defence Minister is among the most senior New Zealand representatives to visit.
Ukraine links Moscow to politician's assassination
The suspect, a 52-year-old Lviv man, shot Andriy Parubiy eight times.
Multimillionaire CEO claims mix-up after taking cap from child at US Open
He claimed he mistakenly thought the cap was being handed to him.
'You can't buy class': CEO criticised for taking cap from child
Polish player Kamil Majchrzak later met the boy, giving him another signed cap.