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US-drafted Gaza peace plan backed by UN Security Council
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a US drafted Gaza peace plan receiving the backing of the UN Security Council, as well as Donald Trump changing his stance on… Audio
2025 word of the year captures an 'unhealthy' modern phenomenon
"Parasocial" is used to describe a connection that people feel with someone they don't know, or with an artificial intelligence.
'Sure I would': Trump on signing a bill to release Epstein files
US President Donald Trump says he will sign a bill to force the release of the "Epstein files" if the legislation gets through Congress.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Jesse catches up with Brad Foster about the news across the Tasman. Today he'll chat about The Liberal Party's decision to abandon net zero by 2050 climate target; where Australia is at with the play… Audio
What is workslop?
We've heard of AI slop, but new study has coined a phrase for shoddy AI generated tasks - workslop.
Kurt Cobain’s most unnerving performance - and why he hated it
It was nearly a disaster, but Nirvana going acoustic for MTV ended upbeing one of the most iconic live performances ever and cemented Kurt Cobain as a tortured genius.
Schools closed in ACT, SA and Tasmania over coloured sand recalls
Dozens of public schools in Australia's ACT will reopen or partially reopen on Tuesday, but 25 remain closed for all students.
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh sentenced to death
The former prime minister of Bangladesh has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. Journalist Devina Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Polish railway track blast an 'unprecedented act of sabotage', PM says
Donald Tusk has vowed to catch those responsible for the incident which he says could have ended in tragedy.
World News Wrap for 18 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Former NZ PM voices support for Pacific at COP30
Former New Zealand prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has voiced support for Pacific nations at COP30 who are calling on the world to keep global warming down to 1.5 degrees celsius over… Audio
UK: asylum reform to be announced to "restore law and order"
Asylum reform continues to make headlines in the UK - Henry Riley reports from London Audio
Japan's new PM increases tension with China
Tensions are on the rise between China and Japan - Chris Gilbert has the story from Tokyo Audio
Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM to be hanged for crimes against humanity
Sheikh Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising last year.
What Marjorie Taylor Greene's political revolt may say about Trump
Analysis: It is rare for a leading political figure to confound their own caricature and to disown their own past behavior, writes CNN's Stephen Collinson.
Japan seeks to calm escalating spat with China over Taiwan
The dispute erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response.
BBC World Service Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Our correspondent tonight is Rob Hugh-Jones, who is talking about the debate in Germany over its military buildup, the former prime minister of Bangladesh going on trial, and the complicated marking… Audio
Asbestos sand: How worried should you be?
Concern is sweeping the country amid a possible asbestos contamination of coloured play sands, with 120 schools and early play centers having contacted the Ministry of Education on this issue… Audio
Why 'not just living for the weekend' may be a trend for good
"It's reminded me that you don't need a perfect time or a big experience to enjoy life. Instead, joy can be found in the simple everyday moments."
'Wild' night in city as band shouts $35k in free drinks after gig cancelled
After their homecoming gig was cancelled, Amyl and the Sniffers put $5000 behind the bar in Melbourne.