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Fugitive father shot dead by police – as it happened
Sep 8, 2025 - World
This blog is now closed. Our full report is here: Tom Phillips shot dead after attempted burglary, NZ police confirmThe mayor of Waitomo, John Robertson, told the Guardian this morning’s events were the worst possible outcome for the community.“I’m shattered, to be honest, and there will be many in the community that are devastated that this was the outcome after three and a half, four years,” he said.So it’s just devastating news. Really the worst outcome we could have expected.No day that goes by that I don’t think about all four of them.It hurts every time I see photos of the children and of you, and see some of your stuff that is still here, thinking what could have been if you had not gone away. Continue reading...

Indonesian leader fires the ministers of finance and security after deadly protests
Sep 8, 2025 - World
Indonesia's president has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, replacing key economic and security ministers after deadly protests erupted across the country
As Ethiopia launches Africa's biggest dam, citizens are hopeful despite concerns by Egypt and Sudan
Sep 8, 2025 - World
Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile on Tuesday

Turkey blocks opposition rally in Istanbul as tensions rise over appointment of trustee
Sep 8, 2025 - World
Authorities in Istanbul have imposed a temporary ban on public gatherings in several central districts
Teenager kills 2 officers in attack on Turkish police station
Sep 8, 2025 - World
A 16-year-old masked assailant has attacked a police station in western Turkey, killing two officers