World Politics
Australia needs to defend itself, Albanese says, amid Trump policy volatility
The US president's hefty tariffs and volatile diplomacy have sparked debate over whether Australia should increase defence spending to increase self-reliance.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
Australian election on a knife edge, thanks to Donald Trump
Analysis - Nothing is certain in politics, and Labor could still lose the election as polls are known to get it wrong in Australia, writes Corin Dann. Audio
Canada Conservative leader loses own seat in election
It was a stunning upset for Pierre Poilievre, who was first elected to represent a mostly rural district of the capital Ottawa in 2004.
Malcolm Turnbull
Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' decision to fire Phil Goff. Video, Audio
Liberals win Canadian Election - what now?
Amid tensions with their southern neighbors, Canadians have voted to return the Liberals to govern. Ashleigh Stewart discusses where to from here. Audio
End of Australia's national election approaching
The sharp end of the Australia national election is approaching and it's coming down to who can best manage the economy and pull down the high cost of living. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke… Audio
Canada Liberal party projected to form 4th consecutive government
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has achieved a remarkable turnaround - with his Liberal party projected to be able to form a fourth consecutive government. He became Prime Minister just last… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad discusses the incoming Aussie election, the huge court case of Erin Patterson (the accused mushroom poisoner) and the happy ending for a sausage dog stuck on an island for 529 days. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio
North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia, hails 'heroes'
Neither Russia nor North Korea had previously either confirmed or denied the deployment.
North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia, hails 'heroes'
Neither Russia nor North Korea had previously either confirmed or denied the deployment.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded… Audio
Dutton names China as biggest threat to Australia's security
The country's federal election will be held next Saturday.
Trump pulls funding for Global Vaccine Data Network
Local researchers involved with the Global Vaccine Data Network are scrambling after the Trump administration abruptly pulled funding. Auckland University associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris… Audio
Trump's 100-day approval rating lowest in 80 years: Poll
Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, according to a new poll by the ABC and The Washington Post. POLITICO's senior legal affairs reporter Josh… Audio
Americans reflect on 100 days of President Trump 2.0
Trump promised the "most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history". Here's what some Americans think.
Explainer: What to watch for when a new pope is chosen
The new pope is soon to be decided through the secretive process of the conclave. Here's what to expect.
Canadian leaders make final pitches in campaign upended by Trump
A victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party would mark one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Canadian political history.
Palestinian leader Abbas names likely successor
Abbas, 89, has headed the Palestine Liberation Organisation and the Palestinian Authority since the death of veteran leader Yasser Arafat in 2004.
