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AI-designed ‘universal vaccine’ moves into early human testing

News June 8, 2026

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have reported early human trial results for a vaccine whose key antigen was designed entirely using artificial intelligence...

Two arrested after fiery Hastings pursuit ends with police cars rammed

Eastern District Police have two people in custody following a serious fleeing driver incident through Hastings and Flaxmere this evening. Police spotted the vehicle on...

Israel probes strike that killed high-ranking Lebanese commander

The Israeli military has launched an investigation after a strike in southern Lebanon killed three members of the Lebanese Armed Forces, including a brigadier-general. Lebanon...

Luxon to host Solomon Islands PM for first official talks

New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit New Zealand this week for high-level talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, marking one of...

Multiple people shot at festival in US (Video)

Police said at least 12 people were wounded, with the suspected gunmen still at large. At least 12 people have been wounded in a shooting...

Images released as police probe 2025 violent incident at Morningside train station

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a number of young women in relation to a serious assault incident at Morningside...

UK police accused of portraying Henry Nowak as aggressor – report

New details have emerged about the handling of the investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, with reports claiming Hampshire Police initially drafted...

Appeal for information following assault in Havelock North park

Police investigating an assault at Guthrie Park in Havelock North are appealing for information from the public. Around 3.10pm on Friday 5 June, a 12-year-old...

AI rivals back DNA rules to limit bioweapons risk in rare show of unity

Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, and other executives have said AI advances could weaken biosecurity barriers. Executives from leading AI companies have joined biotechnology experts in...

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China targets ‘delusional micro dramas’ in new online content crackdown

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Canada blocks Texas livestock over flesh-eating parasite outbreak

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Canada has temporarily suspended imports of cattle, horses and other livestock from Texas after the discovery of flesh-eating New...

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Armenian authorities have arrested six candidates from the opposition Strong Armenia bloc just one day before voters head to...

Hegseth targets European immigration policies in D-Day address

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy to criticise European...

Budapest protest targets new PM over EU migration deal (Video)

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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Budapest on Friday to protest against Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, accusing him...

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Free ‘resilience training’ for small businesses announced

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