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Indian airlines to suffer higher costs in Pakistan airspace ban
The nuclear-armed arch-rivals have unleashed a raft of measures against each other amid tensions over a deadly militant attack in Kashmir.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in CEO killing
He previously pleaded not guilty to a separate set of New York state charges.
US judge arrested for allegedly obstructing immigration agents
The US Justice Department said Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man after immigration agents showed up to arrest him in her courtroom.
Thousands expected in St Peter's Square for Pope's funeral
Pope Francis died at the Vatican on Easter Monday of a stroke and heart failure, following a long illness.
China and US presidents talking trade - or are they?
Donald Trump says talks are underway, a claim denied by Beijing.
Ukraine detains foreign vessel it says was exporting stolen grain
An investigation found the arrested vessel was part of Russia's 'shadow' fleet, Ukraine's state security service said.
So You Think You Know Sumeria? “___” walks into a bar
Assyriologist David Hilder returns, and helps Ellie decipher the first ever “___ walks into a bar” joke. Audio
No More Updates for Windows 10 / Missed alarms for iOS devices
Pratik Navani returns to sit down with Corey for another exciting tech chat. On the agenda? Windows axing updates to their Operating System Windows 10, and Ellie breaks in to raise the ‘alarm’ on… Audio
World leaders gather for Pope Francis' funeral
The Vatican is making final preparations for Pope Francis' funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin.
Millions of measles cases expected if vaccinations don't go up - US study
Declining childhood vaccinations for measles mean the disease could become endemic again in the US, with up to 51m illnesses projected, a study has found.
Naarm Musical Special with Jen Cloher
Jen Cloher is of Ngapuhi & Ngati Kahu descent and is a songwriter and performer who lived in Melbourne Australia for decades and now calls Aotearoa home. Over the course of five albums, they have won… Audio
'Grandpa robbers' face trial in Paris over Kardashian jewellery heist
Ten people are set to go on trial next week, accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of jewellery from Kim Kardashian.
Australian national election heads to final week of campaigning
Promises to voters, along with the occasional backdown, are flowing thick and fast as the Australian national election heads towards it final week of campaigning. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan… Audio
Trump and Zelensky clash over Russian control of Crimea
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky clashing over the Ukrainian president refusing to acknowledge Russian control of Crimea… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
China upset over MPs visit to Taiwan
China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president. National's Stuart Smith spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again… Audio
Reports tariffs on China may be slashed
Wall Street has rallied amid reports that the White House is considering slashing tariffs on China to "de-escalate" the trade war. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon wraps up UK trip
First to the UK where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is wrapping up his visit there UK before he travels on to Turkey for the ANZAC commemorations. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Alex Cadier on preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis
Alex Cadier reports on preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis Audio
