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The geek who builds lethal AI weapons, with a hotline to Trump
Times: Is he the new Oppenheimer?

Allbirds reports $93m loss as revenue falls 25%, adds Hollywood star as pitchman
The Kiwi-American firm sees more red ink ahead.

Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said 'the ball is now in Russia’s court'.

Trump may rethink plans to double Canada steel, aluminium tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he'll 'probably' reconsider doubling planned tariffs.

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with massive new tariffs
Trump threatens to 'shut down' its auto industry, suggests they join the US.

Winston prepares for the Washington quickstep - Audrey Young
There are many reasons Winston Peters and Marco Rubio should click.

Richard Prebble: Trump’s challenge to NZ’s independent foreign policy and what to do about it
OPINION: Phil Goff would not have been sacked under different US leadership.

‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZ
The man was punched in the face and chased with a baseball bat in the late-night attack.

2degrees, Spark sign surprise satellite-to-mobile deals
AST SpaceMobile will compete against Elon Musk's Starlink.

Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.

Kitea Health nears finish line for $10m raise, reports key wins
PLUS: Co-founder reveals end game.

The populist v the billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the battle within Maga
New York Times: Trump wants to keep both men as allies, but the tensions are growing.

‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killings
The UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.

Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.

‘Went through a hell of a lot with me’: How Trump’s words reveal what he really thinks about Putin
Trump praised Putin, calling him 'a very smart guy' and 'a cunning person'.

The science behind over-hyped weight-loss supplements doesn’t stack up
Telegraph: Before buying that ‘fat-burning’ pill, here’s what experts say you should know.

Back off, Meghan Markle haters: Her one-pot pasta technique is legit
Critics have called Meghan's pasta a 'crime against Italy' for its one-pot method.

Trump requests study on vaccines and autism despite research showing no link
Experts have criticised the study, calling it a waste of funds and misleading.

Why the mystery surrounding Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths isn’t over yet
Authorities are examining the couple's cellphones to close investigative 'loopholes'.

Anger at Elon Musk turns violent with Molotov cocktails and gunfire at Tesla lots
Anti-Tesla acts have caused significant damage and raised safety concerns.

Ryan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on Trump
OPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.