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NATO's secretary general to argue air, missile defence should increase by 400%
Mark Rutte will use a speech in London to push NATO members to boost defence spending.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party's ability to work with Te Pāti Māori in a potential government has come under question following the Treaty Principles haka debate, the Green Party is calling on… Audio
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
The pair, who both starred in the 2024 film It Ends with Us, have been locked in a legal battle for several months, with a trial set for next year.
Trump deploys 700 Marines to LA, backs arrest of California governor
Marines are usually only deployed domestically for major events such as Hurricane Katrina and the 11 September attacks.
Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dies at 82
The legendary American singer and songwriter was one of the most influential musicians of the late '60s, early '70s.
Trump says arresting California governor would be 'a great thing'
The governor blamed Trump for inflaming an already tense situation in Los Angeles by sending in National Guard troops. Audio
Greens call on govt to condemn Gaza-bound ship capture
The Green Party is calling on the government to condemn the capture of a civilian yacht carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Unrest continues in LA after National Guard sent in
Los Angeles city officials have been urging protestors to stay peaceful after National Guard troops were sent in on Monday on orders from President Trump. Correspondent Steve Futterman spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Trump seizes on LA protests in contentious use of military amid migrant crackdown
Analysis: Unrest sparked by federal immigration raids in Los Angeles provided a questionable catalyst for President Donald Trump to stage a demonstration of military force.
Feud between President Trump and California Governor escalates as unrest continues in LA
Donald Trump has told reporters he thought it would be "great" if California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, was arrested for what he said was gross incompetence, amid the continuing unrest in Los… Audio
UK:three quarters of pensioners to receive winter fuel payment
Henry Riley is our man in London, he has news of the winter energy payment u-turn and the death of legendary author Frederick Forsyth Audio
Lee Jae Myung one week into presidency in South Korea
South Korea's new president and government settle in - Chris Gilbert reports from the region Audio
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists
Israel is describing the ship as a "selfie yacht" carrying "celebrities".
Los Angeles police order immigration protesters downtown to go home
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he plans to sue the Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops.
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war
The exchange follows talks in Istanbul last week, but the two sides remain far apart on ending the war.
BBC World with Pete Ross
We cross to BBC World journalist Pete Ross about the news making international headlines, including the latest on the Israeli response to Greta Thunberg's aid ship to Gaza, and how the situation is… Audio
Gaza aid ship intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about an aid ship bound for Gaza that has been intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces, and Iran promising to unveil a 'treasure trove'… Audio
Greta Thunberg claims she's been kidnapped as Israeli military board ship
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship with 12 people on board was carrying humanitarian aid, including rice and baby formula.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, a Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian… Audio
US-China trade talks to be held in London
While the UK government will provide a venue for the discussions, it will not be party to them.
