World Politics
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our Australian correspondent Brad gives us the latest on the methanol poisoning in Laos and there's new efforts in household recycling in Sydney. Audio
Israeli cabinet to meet to approve Lebanon ceasefire deal
A Lebanese official said Beirut had been told by Washington that an accord could be announced "within hours".
Israeli cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
The Israeli cabinet will vote on a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah according to senior Israeli officials. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What Drives Jon Lee Anderson
Jon Lee Anderson’s life of adventure began when he was a young boy. The veteran New Yorker journalist tells Kim Hill about covering conflicts, doing jail time and his fascination with rebels which led… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
The BBC's Jonathan Frewin looks at some of the events making headlines internationally. Audio
Trump names new Attorney General nominee after Gaetz drops out
US President-elect Donald Trump said on he would nominate Pam Bondi to be US Attorney General, moving swiftly to replace his former nominee Matt Gaetz.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… Audio
John Prescott, deputy UK PM to Tony Blair, dies at 86
The Labour politician was the UK's longest-serving deputy PM and was key in negotiating the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on climate change.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
On today's episode, from today, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment, Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the… Audio
Government designates Hezbollah as terrorist entity
The government has also slapped a similar designation on the Houthi movement.
Moscow says Ukraine fired US-supplied missiles into Russia
Moscow says Ukraine has fired US-supplied long-range missiles into the country, less than two days after Washington gave its permission for such attacks. Correspondent in Kyiv Megumi Lim spoke to… Audio
Australian senator Lidia Thorpe refrences Te Pāti Māori in protest to being censured
An Australian Senator has referenced a Te Pāti Māori MP in protest to being censured by the federal government. Senator Lidia Thorpe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Biden gives green light for Ukraine to use long range missiles
At least 10 people have been killed and more than forty wounded in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, after a ballistic missile, shot down by air defence systems, fell on residential buildings… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
BBC World reporter Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including crucial talks at the UN's annual climate conference, what the main talking… Audio
Nerves and uncertainty over Trump's tariff plans
New Zealand isn't the target of Trump's tariff threats, but might just be collateral damage in a global economic war. Audio
Trump defence nominee's thin CV, tattoos under scrutiny
Facing questions about an alleged sexual assault and medieval-themed tattoos linked to extremist groups, Pete Hegseth would struggle to be confirmed under normal circumstances.
Xi tells Luxon China is a partner, not a threat during face-to-face meeting
Analysis - Consider China an 'opportunity and partner rather than a challenge or threat' - that was the message Xi Jinping delivered to Christopher Luxon, according to Chinese state-run media.
RFK Jr 'scared Samoa away from vaccinations' during deadly measles outbreak - physician
Kennedy's official selection for America's top health post by President-elect Trump sent shockwaves through the public health world, concerned about his potential effects on vaccination rates.
New Zealand inks 'sustainable' trade deal with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland
The signed agreement will remove tariffs on hundreds of sustainable goods and services.
US House Speaker Johnson wants Gaetz ethics report kept secret
The US House speaker said that a congressional panel should not release a report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump's choice for US attorney general.
