World Politics
Netanyahu, Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
They say it has become clear that the Palestinian militants do not want a deal.
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A senior US justice department official has met with Jeffrey Esptein's long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell, as reports emerged that President Donald Trump's name appears in the Epstein Files. Audio
Top US Justice official meets with Epstein accomplice for 2nd day
Maxwell's lawyer told media ahead of the meeting his client was "a scapegoat" in the Epstein case.
Why is the Thai-Cambodian border so contentious?
Explainer - Deadly violence has flared up once again, reigniting a long-running but little-known dispute.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for… Audio
White House lashes out at 'South Park' Trump parody
In its season premiere, an episode featured an AI-generated version of the US president crawling naked through a desert.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new UK political party
The 76-year-old stepped down as Labour leader after overseeing its worst result in decades in 2019.
Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new party
Former UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed the launch of a new political party. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
UK correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss protests against President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine over anti-corruption changes, and French President Macron and his wife Brigitte who are suing… Audio
Australia lifts biosecurity controls after Trump critique
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Australia lifting biosecurity controls over American beef imports after they were singled out by US President Donald Trump for… Audio
White House denies Trump appears multiple times in Epstein docs
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Donald Trump reportedly being told his name shows up "multiple times" in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. An article… Audio
French president sues right-wing US commentator over claims his wife is a man
The conservative commentator has produced numerous videos about Brigitte Macron on YouTube, including a multi-part series called "Becoming Brigitte."
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people; A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found… Audio
Trump reportedly told his name is in the Epstein Files
The Wall Street Journal is running a story saying the US Justice Department told Donald Trump his name is among many in the Epstein Files. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ruling allows country to sue each other over climate change
A landmark ruling has been released by the International Court of Justice which clears the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions of planet-warming… Audio
Healthy and sustainable environment a human right: UN
The UN's top court says climate change is an 'urgent and existential threat' and says developing countries have a right to seek damages. Reporter Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba to quit after election drubbing
The PM's departure less than a year after taking office will trigger a succession battle within the ruling Liberal Democratic party.
New images shed light on Trumps ties to Epstein
Photos from 1993 confirm for the first time that Epstein attended Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples. His attendance at the ceremony was not widely known until now.
Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal
The US president cut a threatened 25-percent tariff to 15 percent ahead of a 1 August deadline.
