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Keir Starmer holds first cabinet meeting
As expected, the UK Labour Party has surged to power, claiming nearly two-thirds of seats in Parliament. That's despite only getting 34 percent of the total votes cast, thanks to the First Pass the… Audio
French far right drops in second round of voting
In France, the far right National Rally party has, according to exit polls, gone from first to third in the second round of voting in the French election. All major French outlets are showing early… Audio
French vote in second round of general elections
France heads to the polls as the centre-left bands together to keep the far-right out, Anita Purcell-Sjölund joins First Up from Europe Audio
US: Biden still standing firm despite pressure to stand down
Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to stand aside - but he's not having a bar of it - Katherine Firkin reports out of New York Audio
UK: New PM appoints his cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer's moved in to Downing Street - Henry Riley reports on the UK's new Government Audio
Hamas says it's waiting for Israeli response on ceasefire proposal
It's now been five days since the Palestinian group accepted a key part of a U.S. plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Husband of Kiwi killed in US leapt in front of advancing car in bid to save her life
Patricia McKay's husband Doug had a gun pointed at his head before his wife's "senseless" death, authorities say.
French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms
France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory.
Organiser of religious event that left 121 dead surrenders to police
Devprakash Madhukar was wanted in relation to charges including attempted culpable homicide.
'Breakthrough' heightens hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal
Analysis: The surprise resumption of talks puts warring sides closest to agreement for months.
France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote
France's sometimes violent election campaign has closed with appeals from leaders ahead of Saturday's vote.
UK election: Rachel Reeves appointed first woman Chancellor
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves are among a record 11 women in the new PM's team.
UK election: What are the challenges facing Keir Starmer?
Britain's next prime minister wants to focus on long-term growth, but his first few months will be packed with tough decisions.
Tropical storm Beryl smashes Mexican resort towns
The core of the storm shifted over the Yucatan Peninsula, with winds dipping to 113kph after it passed over Tulum.
Recap: 'Today, we start the next chapter': New British PM
Keir Starmer thanked supporters for the landslide victory and acknowledged "a mandate like this comes with a great responsibility".
UK election: Landslide for Labour Party
In the UK the initial electoral results are in. It's set to be a landslide for the Labour Party with the Tories on course for a historic defeat. UK correspondent John Bevir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'So sorry': California man tried to catch Kiwi's killers amid gunfire
A man who tried to intervene in a fatal attack on a New Zealand woman in California says he wished he could have done more to help.
Morning Report Essentials for 5th July
On today's episode, a developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments. Outgoing Kainga Ora board member says review was ill-informed. The PSA says scrapping COVID sick leave endangers… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Antarctica NZ Releases scaled-back Scott Base plan
Antarctica New Zealand has released a new, scaled-back plan for the redevelopment of Scott Base. The troubled project was paused last year after it failed to reached an agreement with its preferred… Audio
