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Investigation into bomb threats and 'swatting' of US officials
President Joe Biden said that his administration was working with the FBI to address the incidents which targeted lawmakers and several of Trump's cabinet picks
Idles tour heads to New Zealand: 'It's just chaotic'
British-Irish rock band Idles are currently on a tour that's heading to New Zealand in January. Guitarist Mark Bowen jumps on the phone with Maggie Tweedie straight after playing a show in Nottingham… Audio
Israeli strikes kill at least 40 as ceasefire talks to resume
Strikes included the long-standing refugee camp Nuseirat, where 19 bodies were recovered, medics say.
Pro-EU Georgian demonstrators clash with police
Police deploying water cannon and pepper spray moved against thousands of pro-European protesters in Tbilisi after Georgia's ruling party said it was halting EU talks until 2028.
'Project of the century': Notre Dame rises from the ashes
French President Emmanuel Macron praised the more than 1000 craftspeople who helped rebuild Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral.
World wine production set for new 60-year low on weather woes
In the US, the world's fourth-largest producer, 2024 output was forecast to be down 3 percent from last year.
Trump's Ukraine envoy has a plan to end the war that Putin may revel in
Analysis - The US president-elect has told the world what the end of the Ukraine war might look like. And it is going to be a big diplomatic ask.
UK transport minister quits in new blow to PM Starmer
Britain's transport minister Louise Haigh has resigned over a historical conviction.
British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying
Britain's parliament must decide on Friday whether to support assisted dying, following what is likely to be a heated debate and protests for and against outside.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 November
On today's episode, Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees, the Inquiry into the Covid-19… Audio
British soldier who escaped jail convicted of spying for Iran
Daniel Khalife claimed he was attempting to work as a double agent to help British security agencies.
Outages in Ukraine after Russian bombardment
A widespread overnight attack targeting critical energy infrastructure came after strikes on Russian territory using US-made ATACMS missiles, Vladimir Putin says.
Huge protests in Islamabad over former PM Imran Khan
Mass protests on the streets of Islamabad this week, and in the thick of it was our correspondent Anas Mallick Audio
US: Mexican president has different ideas after Trump chat
Bevan Hurley reports in from a Thanksgiving flavoured New York City, with news of Trump's trade war threat Audio
Missing Canadian found after more than a month in icy wilderness
A man has been found alive in the remote and harsh Canadian wilderness, after he went missing during a winter hike.
Sth America: centre-left candidate wins Uruguay elections
A number of people have been arrested after an investigation into a coup attempt in Brazil in 2022, Kate Pereyra-Garcia reports from South America Audio
UK: shocking footage of abuse at special needs school in London
A shocking story of abuse at a special school in London, Ellie Jay has the details. Audio
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Catherall and Scott Campbell to discuss the Government's updated plan for Smokefree 2025 and the tariffs President-elect Donald… Audio
Kiwi killed after trying to stop robbery in South Africa
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a Kiwi man reportedly being killed after trying to stop a robbery in South Africa, election day for another country in Southern Africa and a… Audio
Vang Vieng hostel staff detained by Laos authorities
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about multiple members of staff at a hostel in Vang Vieng have been detained by Lao authorities after six tourists died from suspected methanol… Audio