World Politics
Israel closes embassy in Wellington, says attacks on Iran a 'last resort'
It's part of a worldwide closure of the country's diplomatic missions.
'We knew everything,' Trump says about Israel's strikes on Iran
The US president says it is not too late for Iran to make a deal, and he had been pushing the country's leaders to do so urgently before Israel's strikes.
LA protests after immigration crackdown
Protests over President Donald Trump's immigration raids have spread from California to other US cities, with hundreds of nationwide demonstrations planned for Saturday. Audio
UK nationals among victims of Air India plane crash
United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the victims of the Air India plane crash that was supposed to fly to London, many of which were UK nationals. Audio
Israel decares state of emergency amid Iran attacks
Explosions have boomed across Iran's capital Tehran overnight as Israel launched an attack on the country's military facilities. The attack has reportedly killed the chief of Iran's Revolutionary… Audio
Israel launches major attack on Iran
Israel has launched a major attack on Iran's capital, targeting military and nuclear sites. Iran's top military commander and other high-ranking regime officials have reportedly been killed. Iran has… Audio
Midday Essentials for Friday 13 June 2025
In today's episode, family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones, there are… Audio
Trump's China 'truce' is nothing of the sort
Analysis: Tariff rates from both countries remain historically high, and significant export restrictions remain in place.
UN overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
The text garnered 149 votes in favour, while 19 countries abstained and the US, Israel and 10 others voted against.
US senator forcibly removed from Trump official's press conference
Footage of the incident showed security agents forcing the senator to the floor and handcuffing him.
Protests spread across US as Marines prepare for Los Angeles deployment
And California will face off with the Trump administration in court.
Can California become independent from the United States?
As downtown Los Angeles sleeps for a second night under curfew, Professor Robert Patman explains the likelihood of California seceding and the mood of a nation on edge. Audio
US announces review into AUKUS
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the United States announcing it will review the AUKUS security pact, putting Australia's multi-billion dollar nuclear submarine deal in a… Audio
US immigration raid protests expand beyond LA
US correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids expanding beyond Los Angeles. Audio
Could California actually leave the US?
Explainer - After the US military was called in over anti-Trump protests in LA, perennial talk of California seceding sparked up again. Could it really happen? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Trump administration reviewing AUKUS pact
The formal Pentagon-led review is likely to alarm Australia, which sees the submarines as critical to its defence.
US-China trade deal is 'done,' Donald Trump says
The US President took to social media to offer some of the first details to emerge from two days of marathon talks held in London. Audio
Troops in Los Angeles can detain people, official says
Trump's decision to dispatch troops over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom has sparked a national debate on the use of the military on US soil. Audio
James Kimmel Jr. on revenge politics
Revenge is front and center in American politics as the world witnesses the bitter break up of Elon Musk and US President Trump. Revenge is an addiction says Dr. James Kimmel Jr who knows the impulse… Audio
