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From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
Southern California was underwater less than a year ago. Now, the weather pendulum has swung the other way. Audio
US 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory gunman killed by police
A man notorious for shooting up a pizzeria where here believed prominant Democrats including Hillary Clinton were running a child sex ring has been shot and killed during a police traffic stop.
The world's weirdest driving rules
In Botswana giraffes have the right of way, and you might like to guess where it's legal to drive stark-raving naked. Audio
UK correspondent Diane To
Diane To joins Anna from London with updates from the United Kingdom, including Dry January, a new study into cigarette consumption, and the World Darts Championship. Audio
Worst fires in LA history: 180,000 people evacuated
At least five people are dead, 200,000 residents were under evacuation warning and 180,000 under evacuation order.
'He loved people': Cathedral packed for Jimmy Carter funeral
US president Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy, Donald and Melania Trump, Barack Obama, Laura and George W. Bush and Hillary and Bill Clinton were also present.
California wildfires: Filmmaker David Farrier in LA
New Zealand documentary maker David Farrier is based in Los Angeles and joins Anna Thomas to share what it's like on the ground. Audio
New Zealand's passport rises back up world rankings
The Kiwi passport is coming back, according to a global index.
Death toll rises, 70,000 people flee as LA fires rage
Five people have been killed, more than 1000 buildings burned and 400,000 homes are without power as the fires rapidly spread.
Investigators to examine seaplane wreckage for clues to fatal crash
Three people were killed when the plane crashed near Rottnest Island off the west coast of Australia.
Working in warzones: Kiwi pharmacist Petra Straight
Petra works for global charity Save The Children and has recently returned from several months working in Gaza. Audio
Snowed inn - and happy about it
A group of pub-goers in Yorkshire's Tan Hill Inn have been snowed into the establishment since Saturday night (UK time). Audio
Las Vegas Cybertruck suspect used ChatGPT to plan blast, police say
Officials say the suspect used asked ChatGPT how much explosives would be needed to trigger the blast which occurred outside the the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel on New Year's Day.
More than 120 dead in Tibet quake, search for survivors in freezing cold
The magnitude 6.8 earthquake has so far claimed at least 126 lives and flattened hundreds of houses.
Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120
An initial survey showed 3609 homes had been destroyed in the Shigatse region of Tibet.
Evacuations as extreme winds fan LA fires
Huge plumes of smoke are blowing from hills as flames encroach on homes.
US correspondent Todd Zwillich
Journalist Todd Zwillich joins Anna to share news about the late US president Jimmy Carter's state funeral, the bird flu epidemic claiming its first human death, and a ski season strike by resort… Audio
'Snowball's chance in hell' - Trudeau rejects Trump's call for Canada to join US
The incoming US president suggested Canada become the 51st state. The outgoing Candian PM thinks otherwises.
Revolutionary new pest control method targets mosquitoes
Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary new pest control method that targets mosquitoes, the deadliest animal on the planet. More than a million people die every year from Mosquito borne… Audio
Trade expert on Donald Trump's second term
A former trade negotiator says the world is entering into a new era of unpredictability as Trump prepares to take office. The US Congress has officially certified Donald Trump's election victory ahead… Audio
