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Putin vows 'significant' response as tension with Europe flares
France's detention of the Boracay, a vessel claiming to be flagged in Benin, drew a furious response from Putin.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 3 October 2025
In today's episode, in the UK, two people are dead and four others are in hospital after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in northern Manchester; Vessels that were attempting to reach Gaza as part of… Audio
Climate talks are 'heartbreak' for Pacific Islands - why they want to host them
Joseph Sikulu's long-haul journey home to the Pacific has felt fruitless after the recent world climate talks.
Rallies against Israel interception of Gaza flotilla sweep Europe
Riot police beat back a portion of the protesters who attempted to climb over barriers with truncheons, forcing them to retreat, images broadcast on Spanish public television showed.
US, European stocks hit record highs despite US shutdown
Instead, investors are focused on how much the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates this year, and whether the roaring US stock market is due for a short-term pullback in the near future.
Suspect shot dead after Manchester synagogue attack
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says antisemitic hate must be defeated, after an attack on a Manchester synagogue. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Papua New Guinea approves 'Pukpuk' defence treaty with Australia
PNG Prime Minister James Marape says it will elevate the two countries' security relationship to "its highest level in history".
Tesla sales hit record, pushing Musk's wealth past half a trillion
The company sold a record 497,099 vehicles worldwide from July through September.
France says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia
France's President Emmanuel Macron said it was part of the strategy to block revenue funding Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
Two dead in Manchester after synagogue attack
In the UK, two people are dead and four others are in hospital after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in northern Manchester. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia
It comes after US President Donald Trump recently backed Kyiv retaking land, in apparent about-face.
Global Sumund Flotilla vessels intercepted by Israel navy
Vessels that were attempting to reach Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, have been seen arriving at a port in Israel, after being intercepted by the navy. Correspondent Alexander Cornwell… Audio
World News Wrap for 3 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Federal shutdown enters day two
The Federal government shutdown enters its second day, Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio
Trump piles pain on Democrats over US government shutdown
The Republican president has signalled that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers.
Ten dead in a suicide attack in the city of Quetta
Anas Mallick reports on a suicide attack in the city of Quetta. Audio
Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists
A group of dozens of boats carrying 500 people - including three New Zealanders and Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg - were sailing to try and break Israel's blockade.
Shein's move to enter bricks-and-mortar retail sparks backlash
The online fast fashion retailer sells products at rock-bottom prices by sending parcels direct from factories in China to shoppers around the world.
No signs of life in Indonesia school collapse - rescuers
The families of the missing have agreed for heavy equipment to be used.
Proposal for Gaza's future governance leaked in draft plan
A copy of the proposal was provided by a source who requested anonymity.
