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Child among seven dead in missile strike on Ukrainian theatre
Fifteen children were among 144 people wounded, the interior ministry said.
Last deployment of NZ firefighters return home from Canada
A group of New Zealand firefighters deployed to Canada to help with wildfires is returning home today.
How a microchip-maker became the world's most important company
TSMC chips have put Western tech companies and militaries streets ahead of China, and China is not happy about it.
Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 500,000 - US media report
The number of troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began is nearing 500,000, the New York Times reports.
Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature
The blocking feature will be removed for users of X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk has announced, claiming the feature "makes no sense".
'Apocalyptic' scenes as Canadians flee wildfires
An official deadline to evacuate Yellowknife as a wildfire looms on its outskirts has lapsed, as residents scramble to leave by air and road.
US, South Korea and Japan agree to deepen military ties, condemn China
Historic meeting aims to deepen military ties between countries, condemns 'dangerous and aggressive behaviour' from China.
Canada demands Meta lift ban on news to allow fires info to be shared
A Canadian government minister has demanded Meta lift a ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country.
Africa: West African army chiefs meet in Ghana
We begin this morning in Ghana, from the capital Accra is Mr Nabil Ahmed. Audio
Europe: Poland flexes military muscles with big parade
To Europe now, we are in Sweden, that's where Anita Purcell Sjölund calls home. Audio
England's Lionesses beat Australia to get into final
To the UK now, where they'll be celebrating in the castles, in the palaces and on the barges .. as England make their first World Cup final since the Beatles ruled the airwaves.. Nathan Rarere was… Audio
North Korea says US soldier blamed discrimination
Travis King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour.
Matilda Mania takes over Australia
We've reached the business end of the FIFA Womens World Cup - and while the Football Ferns are now spectators like the rest of us in Australia its a different story. The Matildas are alive and well… Audio
Mid-East: one person killed in attack on Shia shrine in Iran
To the Middle East now - Alex Baird is our correspondent in Doha. Audio
US: Trump faces multiple charges in fourth indictment
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 election. This relates to efforts by Trump and his team to influence officials in the state of Georgia. Nathan… Audio
Australia gone fan crazy over Matildas
Let's kick Wednesday off in Football mad Australia - joining the programme from Brisbane is Pam Corkery. Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on football fever sweeping Australia right now and the disappearance of part of one of Australia's Big Things - those oversized statues that were created to attract tourists. He… Audio
China denies foreign interference claims made in SIS report
The report said China surveilled and possibly threatened Chinese New Zealanders who criticised the government.
Parts of Japan brace for Typhoon Lan
Correspondent Chris Gilbert gives the latest update from Japan as Typhoon Lan is expected to make landfall in parts of the country. Audio
UK: govt under pressure with housing migrants on barge
Henry Riley is our correspondent in London, Nathan Rarere asked him about the pressure the UK Government is under with the controversial plan to house asylum-seekers on a barge near Dorset. Audio
