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Russia-Ukraine peace plan details leaked
Talks on ending the war in Ukraine have been held in Switzerland, after the details of a US-Russia 28-point peace plan were leaked. Correspondent in Geneva, Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World News Wrap for 24 November 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
If worries keep you from falling asleep, here's what to try
The more your mental hamster wheel turns at night, the more out of reach sleep can seem.
USA's Ukrainian peace plan over-influenced by Russia
Ukraine doesn't sound like its prepared to accept the White House's peace plan - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe Audio
Myanmar arrests nearly 1600 foreigners in scam hub raids
Sprawling fraud factories have mushroomed in war-torn Myanmar's border regions, housing scammers who target internet users with romance and business cons.
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
"People who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness and social comparison."
Republican Greene to leave Congress after turbulent four years
The Georgia congresswoman dropped the news in social media, just days after falling out with Presiden Donald Trump.
Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80
Costelloe was appointed as Diana's personal designer in 1983, shortly after establishing his own label, and their collaboration continued until her death.
Ukraine and US head to Switzerland for talks on Trump's plan to end war
Trump's 28-point plan would require the invaded country to cede territory, cut its army, and pledge never to join NATO.
Bird flu claims second victim this year in US
The patient had "a backyard flock of mixed domestic birds", and officials believed this was the source of exposure.
Israeli airstrikes kill 20 as Gaza ceasefire frays
Local medics say more than 80 were wounded in a series of strikes on Gaza City and central areas, as Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching the six-week-old ceasefire. Audio
Ella Henry: The Future of Indigenous Education
Thousands of people from all around the world converged on Auckland this week to attend the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education. Audio
Why celebrity scandals leave us feeling shattered
Learning more about a famous person you admire can feel confronting.
'The better he does, the happier I am': Trump meets New York mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani requested the sitdown with Trump to discuss cost-of-living issues and public safety.
Joan Jett was told girls didn't play electric guitar
"What do you mean I'm not allowed," responded the rock and roll legend.
Zelensky rebuffs US plan to end war, says won't 'betray' Ukraine
Ukraine's president is pushing back on a United States plan to end the war on terms favourable to Russia, acknowledging he risks losing Washington as an ally.
Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic, Wegovy
More than 40 people sought reimbursement after they said they had developed a serious eye condition as a result of using the popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
Gunmen kidnap Catholic school students in Nigeria's latest attack
Nigeria has witnessed a spate of attacks by gunmen.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry releases damning report
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Covid-19 Inquiry pubishing a damning report on how political leaders responded during the pandemic, as well as the UK Home… Audio
Tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning at Bali hostel
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a suspected mass poisoning at a hostel in Bali that has left one tourist dead, and a number of others hospitalised. Audio