World Politics
Trump vetoes Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader
President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran launches new wave of missiles at Israel
Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel. Sam Mednick, an Associated Press reporter in Tel Aviv, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Death tolls rise as Israel and Iran strikes continue
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Monday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to… Audio
After day of nationwide protests, Trump's military parade rolls through Washington DC
The procession was a show of might marking the US Army's 250th anniversary and the president's birthday.
US-Australia defence alliance alive and well, insists expert
Professor Alan Tidwell believes the agreement will change, but never end.
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
