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Business leader welcomes EU vote to ratify trade deal
The European Parliament voted to ratify the FTA with New Zealand by a large majority. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Sex education book given unrestricted classification in NZ
A controversial Australian sex education book has been given an "unrestricted classification" in New Zealand, following a ruling from Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office.
The book was taken off… Audio
Israel and Hamas reach deal for hostage release
Families of Israelis and Palestinians set to be released in a deal between Israel and Hamas now have hope that they will soon see their relatives.
The Qatar-brokered deal which would see a temporary… Audio
EU votes to ratify free trade agreement with NZ
The European Union Parliament has voted in favour of ratifying the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement, with the largest majority in favour of any EU trade agreement since 2011.
The deal… Audio
Mali has deal with Russia to build gold refinery
To Africa now, joining us from Accra, the capital of Ghana is Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio
US: NY couple die in car explosion at Niagara Falls border
Let's head to the USA, our correspondent in New York City is Bevan Hurley. Audio
Shock as far-right set to make major gains in Dutch election
The anti-EU far-right populist Geert Wilders looks set to try and form a government in what is seen as a major election upset and challenge for European institutions.
Terrorism ruled out in deadly US/Canada bridge explosion
Initial indications from the CBP were that the US/Canada border incident was caused by a reckless driver whose actions resulted in a crash and fire, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Israel says Gaza hostage release will not happen before Friday
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office says negotiations for the release of hostages are constantly continuing.
Temporary ceasefire in Gaza voted through by Israeli cabinet
The guns and missiles are still firing in the Gaza conflict but Thursday evening they may fall silent.
More than six weeks after the war began a temporary ceasefire was voted through by the Israeli… Audio
WHO on temporary ceasefire in Gaza
While a temporary ceasefire has been negotiated in Gaza, there is no pause for the thousands of civilians facing dire humanitarian conditions in the enclave.
The Hamas-run Gaza health authorities… Audio
General election being held in the Netherlands
Strategically placed amongst the kitset furniture and the Lingonberry jam in Sweden is Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio
UK govt pleased at news of pause of fighting in Gaza
Our correspondent in London is Henry Riley - Nathan Rarere asked him if there's been any reaction in the UK to the news of a hostage exchange and a pause in fighting in Gaza. Audio
Hamas, Israel agree to four-day truce, hostage release
The deal includes releasing 50 women and children in exchange for a four day pause in fighting.
Human Rights Watch accuses Beijing of closing and destroying mosques
A new report has found a crackdown on mosques in China is part of a systematic effort to curb Islam.
Israeli government discusses deal to free hostages in Gaza
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a series of meetings with the war cabinet and government ministers to discuss a proposed deal to free hostages held in Gaza.
If the deal -… Audio
Negotiations for release of hostages in Gaza in final stage
Negotiations for the release of hostages in Gaza are in their final stage, and could be announced at any time.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened his 'war cabinet', ahead of… Audio
Hamas leader says deal for truce in conflict close
The leader of Hamas says a deal for a truce in the conflict is close. Our correspondent Sarah Coates is in Tel Aviv, I began by asking what Hamas's leader Ismail Haniyeh said and if there's been a… Audio
Public hearings into tobacco, vaping funding held in Australia
Let's kick off Wednesday's programme in Australia, joining Nathan Rarere from Brisbane is Pam Corkery. Audio
