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AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence
Sam Altman, the head of artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, has been ousted by the company's board, which said it had lost confidence in his ability to lead the company.
Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in 'insurrection' but allows him on ballot
A Colorado judge has allowed Donald Trump to remain on the ballot in the state's election next year, despite finding that he "engaged in insurrection".
UN says starvation imminent in Gaza, no let-up in Israeli assault
UN aid deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza have been suspended due to shortages of fuel and a communications shut down, as Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in the enclave.
Scientist in NZ helps monitor Iceland volcano risk
A scientist in New Zealand is helping to monitor the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland with warnings the probability of an eruption remains high.
Authorities evacuated nearly four thousand people… Audio
Telecommunications down in Gaza leaving thousands in the dark
Telecommunications are down in the Gaza Strip leaving thousands in the dark as humanitarian aid draws to a halt.
A journalist inside Gaza's biggest hospital Al-Shifa told the BBC that tanks and… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Palestine ambassador on Al-Shifa raid
A day after storming into Gaza's largest hospital, Israeli forces say they have found proof that Hamas was using it as a command centre.
The army released a video, which has not been independently… Audio
Raid on Al-Shifa continues in Gaza
A day after storming into Gaza's largest hospital, Israeli forces say they have found proof that Hamas was using it as a command centre.
The army released a video, which has not been independently… Audio
Argentinian voters head to polls for run-off election
Voters in Argentina will head to the polls this weekend in a presidential runoff election, with the economy taking centre stage.
Data released by the country's statistics agency showed that… Audio
UN relief worker describes situation in Gaza
A New Zealander working to help refugees in southern Gaza says he's staring at the world's worst humanitarian crisis this century.
Gaza is under a total communications blackout.
Hector Sharp was… Audio
UN High Commissioner for human rights condemns targeting of civilians
Volker Türk, the United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights, says a political space needs to be created to allow a path out of the horror that is Gaza.
Türk condemned the widespread targeting… Audio
Spain forms government after four months of negotiations
If you thought coalition negotiations here in New Zealand have been dragging on, spare a thought for Spaniards, who, after 4 months, finally know who's in charge.
Pedro Sanchez of the Spanish… Audio
China, US meet at APEC, business as usual for summit
There appears to be progress towards co-operation at the APEC summit - with the US and Chinese presidents meeting on Wednesday in San Francisco. President Joe Biden and Xi-Jinping met for the first… Audio
US: Xi, Biden agree to restore military comms, tackle fentanyl
We begin today's programme in the United States where President Biden and China's Xi Jinping have met face to face for the first time in a year. Our correspondent in New York is Bevan Hurley, he spoke… Audio
Shadow over APEC summit lifts, rivals US and China restore some balance
A shadow looks to have been lifted over the APEC summit in San Francisco as hosts USA and rival China looked to have restored some balance in to their relationship.
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris is currently in South Korea looking at history and law. After two weeks in the country he's got some tips for listeners who may be thinking of a South Korean adventure. Audio
After year-long gap, Biden meets Xi and hails 'real progress'
US President Joe Biden has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year for talks aimed at easing friction between the two superpowers.
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping meet at APEC
Where US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have been having a high-stakes meeting in San Francisco.
It's been more than a year since the two world leaders have met face-to-face and… Audio
Israel Embassy in NZ on Al-Shifa hospital operation
Israeli troops have stormed Gaza's main hospital. Al-Shifa Hospital - the largest in the region - has been surrounded by intense fighting for days.
The hospital suspended operations over the weekend… Audio
Israeli troops strom Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
Israeli troops have stormed Gaza's main hospital. Al-Shifa Hospital - the largest in the region - has been surrounded by intense fighting for days.
The hospital suspended operations over the weekend… Audio
