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US teacher shot by student awarded $17.7 million
The now-former teacher, sued ex-assistant principal Ebony Parker, alleging Parker failed to act on concerns the student had brought a gun to school.
Window to save Earth 'closing rapidly' - climate talks host
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of COP30 host Brazil said "extremist forces" were condemning future generations to life forever altered by global warming.
Andrew summoned by US Congress panel for Epstein questioning
The former prince was sent a letter by Democratic members of the House Committee on Oversight, requesting he submit to questioning.
Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam
Asia's most powerful storm has made landfall in Vietnam, after causing widespread flooding in the Philippines. BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bangkok. Audio
World News Wrap for 7 November 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK prisoner surrenders after mistaken release
Police launched a manhunt after it emerged two prisoners had been freed in error, at great embarrassment to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's struggling centre-left Labour government.
French musician's serenades for animals getting a lot of love
French musician Plumes serenades animals around Europe, at zoos, farms and sanctuaries.. he joined Nathan Rarere for a chat. @PLUMES Audio
US: Democrats sweep off-year elections from Republicans
A big week in the USA for Democrats - winning vital elections across the country in an off year - Zach Montellaro reports Audio
First Up gets predictions for All Blacks vs Scotland in Glasgow
The All Blacks play Scotland at Murryfield on Sunday, Leonard Powell hit the streets of Glasgow to see what the locals think Audio
Afghanistan, Pakistan resume peace talks in Istanbul
Anas Mallick has his report from Turkey where Pakistan and Afghanistan continue peace talks Audio
US Democratic giant, Trump foe Nancy Pelosi to retire
Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives, announced she will step down at the next election.
Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon
The Israeli military carried out heavy airstrikes after issuing evacuation orders for three locations, saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities.
US shutdown sends airlines scrambling as travel chaos looms
Flight cuts are set to be ordered at the US' 40 busiest airports, as staffing shortages cause delays, affecting 3.2 million travellers.
What's the secret behind IKEA's global success?
Emile Donovan speaks to University of Otago consumer behaviour expert Professor Lisa McNeill. Audio
Ultramarathon runners push limits in 90-hour King of the Hill race
Blaine Bourke began to question what he was doing as darkness fell across the 89th hour of an ultramarathon in central Victoria.
Seven trapped after South Korea power plant structure collapse
The accident reportedly occurred during preparations to demolish the thermal power plant, which has been out of operation.
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi is so far the globe's deadliest of 2025 according to disaster database EM-DAT, killing at least 140 people as it makes it's way to Vietnam.
Egypt's Enany set to lead UNESCO despite criticism
Khaled El-Enany was elected last month by UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board as the first Arab director-general of the U.N. cultural and education agency despite criticism from heritage groups.
Be buried with the greats: Paris' unique lottery
The unusual plan aims to restore tombs that have fallen into disrepair.
Leaders meet for Amazon summit
It comes amid worries over global cooperation at the COP30 summit.
