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Trump's approval rating plummets as he marks 100 days in office
Wednesday marks a milestone in US politics - it is day 100 of Donald Trump's second presidency. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull discusses Trump-factor in election
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Trump-factor may work against Peter Dutton and his centre right Liberal Party in the Australian election. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Canada's Liberal Party win fourth consecutive term
The Canadian Liberal Party has won a fourth consecutive term. The party is now led by prime minister Mark Carney following Justin Trudeau's resignation earlier this year. Ottawa's The Globe and Mail… Audio
'Hostile and political': Stoush breaks out between White House and Amazon
Amazon says it considered listing tariff charges on its low-cost Haul site, prompting the White House to accuse it of a hostile political act.
Electricity restored in Spain and Portugal after massive blackout
Electricity has now been restored to more than 99 percent of mainland Spain and almost completely in Portugal. Former RNZ journalist Samantha Mythen spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Canada Conservative leader loses own seat in election
It was a stunning upset for Pierre Poilievre, who was first elected to represent a mostly rural district of the capital Ottawa in 2004.
What a Liberal governent means for Canada after election win
Canada's ruling Liberal Party has won the election - Nathan talks with Mickey Djuric, author of the Ottawa Playbook with Politico Audio
US loses $100m jet off aircraft carrier near Yemen
The US Navy has lost a $100m plane off the side of an aircraft carrier, Alex Baird has the details Audio
Preserving Vasa: the large Swedish warship
Since being recovered from the Stockholm Harbour in 1961, Vasa has garnered over a million visitors annually. And recently, a four-year project to preserve the hull of the ship was announced. Emile is… Audio
Mushroom murders trial: Some charges against Erin Patterson dropped
Three of Patterson's relatives died after eating a lunch allegedly laced with poisonous mushrooms.
Child damages Rothko painting in Dutch museum
The museum declined to say how much the painting is worth, nor how much the damage might cost to repair.
Israel's Gaza aid blockade contested in International Court of Justice hearings
Since 2 March, Israel has completely cut off all supplies to the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news. Audio
Lawyers claim US citizens deported to Honduras
Lawyers in the US claim three children aged two, four and seven, who are US citizens, have been deported along with their Honduran-born mothers. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin… Audio
Polls open in Canadian election
The Canadian election cycle has been dominated by high cost of living and the country's relationship with the US. Senior parliamentary reporter for The Globe and Mail in Ottawa Steven Chase spoke to… Audio
Spain and Portugal suffer mass power outages
A huge unexplained power cut took out electricity in Spain, Portugal and parts of France. Former RNZ journalist Samantha Mythen is living in the southern Spanish town of Estepona, and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
UK: warnings of Tory and Reform UK coalition
Things are heating up in the UK - Ellie Jay has the news out of London Audio
North Korea confirms troops sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine
China is staking a claim to a sandbar in the South China Sea, Chris Gilbert has the story from Japan Audio
Date set for conclave to elect new pope
The last two conclaves took just two days to complete.
