World Politics
US signals deal to ease trade war with China
Scott Bessent has signalled a deal has been struck with China to de-escalate their tariff-fueled trade war, days before a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Important NZ is 'in the room' for East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Malaysia to attend the summit.
Trump ends all Canada trade talks over 'fake' tariff ad
The US president vented fury at the ad -- produced by the Canadian province of Ontario for US television -- that he said misquoted former president Ronald Reagan discussing tariff policy.
UK's former schools minister Sir Nick Gibb
Sir Nick Gibb oversaw a dramatic turnaround in England's school reading and maths performance during his tenure as schools minister through the rollback of 'progressivist' practice and a renewed focus… Audio
Five things to know from Virginia Giuffre's memoir
It covers everything from Donald Trump getting her a babysitting job to her times with Prince Andrew.
'I don't like you': Trump insults former Australian PM to his face
Austalian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese laughed off the interaction at the White House.
Chinese fighter jet released flares 'very close' to Australian aircraft
Australia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing after a close encounter between an Australian plane in the South China Sea and a Chinese fighter jet.
United States and Australia sign minerals deal
US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have this morning had their first meeting at the White House, signing a deal on critical minerals and rare earths. With mroe is… Audio
Strikes resume in Gaza, aid delivery suspended despite deal
Israel has carried out a wave of strikes on southern Gaza and says it will suspend the delivery of aid, after its military and Hamas accuse each other of breaching their ceasefire. Audio
Young people being exposed to extreme content online
Online harm experts say Charlie Kirk shooting video is just the tip of the iceberg, with young people regularly seeing far more graphic and gruesome deaths. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports. Audio
'We are in a crisis': Seven million protesters attend anti-Trump rallies, say organisers
Huge crowds have vented their anger over Trump's hardline policies, with the US President responding with AI-generated videos depicting him piloting a jet dropping faeces on protesters.
US returning Caribbean strike survivors to Colombia and Ecuador
"The two surviving terrorists are being returned to their countries of origin, Ecuador and Colombia, for detention and prosecution," Trump said on Truth Social.
US says 'credible reports' Hamas planning attack against Gaza civilians
"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire."
The leaked email that finally forced Charles to act on his brother
Analysis: Something had to be done, the question was whether he would do it himself or if his brother would be forced to show him the door.
African leaders face growing Gen Z protest movements
Events in Madagascar reflect a broader trend of similar protests in recent years, impacting countries across Africa, Asia and South America.
Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
His declaration came as Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said it would hand over the remains of two further hostages.
Trump officials want another face-to-face Kim Jong Un meeting
They have privately discussed setting up a meeting between President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader when Trump visits Asia next month.
US and Venezuela amass military forces as tension builds
Venezuela's troops and militia are being repositioned and mobilised, with the two countries' presidents locked in a stand-off.
Defence Minister Collins visits CIA headquarters at Langley
Judith Collins has met with the CIA director and held discussions, during a trip to Washington DC.
Trump commutes sentence for disgraced ex-congressman
George Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison and expelled from Congress, after lying about his background and defrauding donors.
