New Zealand Dismisses Top Diplomat to U.K. After His Remarks on Trump
The envoy, Phil Goff, questioned President Trump’s understanding of history at a public event about the war in Ukraine.
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New Zealand's most senior diplomat in London loses his job over remarks about Trump
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New Zealand’s high commissioner to the UK loses job after Trump comments
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New Zealand fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump's grasp of history
Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.BBC News - 7h -
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Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
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Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea
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Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand
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China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand
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‘Gandalf’ accused of selling illegal medicinal cannabis in New Zealand
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