World Politics
'Garbage time': When 500 million people change their spending, the world feels it
Analysis: China is not so in the midst of an economic crash as a slow decline of hope, Christian Yao writes.
Russia says it cannot accept US proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'
Moscow's rebuff suggests US-Russia talks on Ukraine had stalled.
Trump puts world on edge as 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
White House aides have drafted plans for 20 percent tariffs on most goods imported to the United States, a US media report says. Audio
US, Denmark to hold first high-level talks since Trump's vow to 'take control' of Greenland - report
The prospect of such talks comes amid simmering tension between the two nations over US interest in taking control of Greenland.
France's Le Pen sentenced to jail, banned from office for five years
The ruling is a catastrophic setback for the National Rally chief and far-right leader. Audio
Elon Musk says 'terrorism' behind fire at Rome Tesla dealership
An overnight fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome that destroyed 17 cars was an act of terrorism, the company's billionaire owner said.
'We need a solution soon' - diaspora on the conflict in DRC
Nearly 7000 people have been killed since January this year in the conflict that's ongoing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kadambari Raghukumar talks about the impact of the war with Congolese…
Samoa's PM declares state of emergency after spate of power cuts
The main island has been plagued by blackouts since February.
Trump says 'there are methods' to get third term in office
"I'm not joking," the US President told reporters.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
On today's episode, the government says it's keeping all options open to shake up the supermarket sector, UN organisations are pleading for more aid and ground support in Myanmar following Friday's… Audio
Albanese expects 'one-on-one' tariff discussion with Trump
There are concerns Australia could be impacted by the looming escalation in the Trump administration's global trade war when it unveils the reciprocal tariffs on so-called "liberation day".
Turkey detains, deports BBC journalist over 'public order' threat amid protests
Turkish authorities deported a BBC News correspondent after detaining him for 17 hours and branding him a "threat to public order". Audio
Trump orders 'anti-American ideology' removed from Smithsonian
US President Donald Trump ordered that "improper, divisive or anti-American ideology" be removed.
Albanese vs Dutton: Australia's PM battle decades in the making
Analysis - Come May only one can be Australia's prime minister. Audio
Trump administration told to keep text records amid Yemen attack chat controversy
A federal judge made the ruling in a preservation lawsuit brought in the wake of the revelation that Cabinet officials were discussing war plans on Signal.
European leaders say now not the time to lift sanctions on Russia in message to Trump
Moscow said it would only agree to a US-brokered deal on ending fighting in the Black Sea if some sanctions were eased.
US plan to take over Greenland is 'serious', Vladimir Putin says
Russia considers US plans to annex Greenland "serious" and is worried the West could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts.
Anthony Albanese confirms 3 May election date
He has locked in a showdown with the Opposition over climate promises, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
On today's episode, we speak to two Auckland Councillors after they voted to develop Eden Park as the city's main stadium, the Tauranga District Council is under fire over a coffee contract amid rate… Audio
Australia's PM expected to call election for 3 May
The stage is set for a potentially tumultuous first week on the campaign trail, with a cash rate decision by the Reserve Bank and US President Donald Trump's threat of more tariffs.
