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Disgraced rock star killed in UK prison attack
Ian Watkins, frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets and serving a 35-year sentence for child sex offences, has been killed.
18 still missing after Tennessee munitions plant explosion
Investigators do not expect to find any survivors.
Review: New movie Steve packs a wallop similar to Adolescence
This small-budget Netflix film, starring and produced by Cillian Murphy, has an ending shot that is simply dazzling.
Is it OK to have your dog sleep in bed with you?
Sleeping next to our dogs brings feelings of comfort and security. But do they mess with our rest time?
Trump to impose new 100% tariff on China 'over and above' current rates
The US president also says he no longer sees any reason to meet with Xi during a scheduled visit to the region later this month.
Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan politician who promotes 'ballots over bullets'
The award went to María Corina Machado despite a months-long campaign of self-promotion by US President Donald Trump.
Mass Russian attack on Kyiv
Parts of the Ukrainian capital have been plunged into darkness.
Peru ousts one of world's least-liked presidents
A crowd of mostly young people gathered outside the Peru's Congress building, many waving the Peruvian flag, as the vote to remove Dina Boluarte, one of the world's most unpopular leaders, was held.
At least one dead, as magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Philippines
The quake was among the strongest in recent years to hit the Philippines, which sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire".
Arc de Trump? New monument model sits on US president's desk
A mock-up of a triumphal arch sat on Trump's Resolute Desk in the Oval Office as he met Finnish President Alex Stubb, an AFP journalist and photographer saw.
US judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in Illinois
Democratic leaders have accused Donald Trump of mischaracterising , small, mostly peaceful protests
Israel ratifies ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas
As it happened: Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages. Audio
What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza
US President Donald Trump's announcement represents a major diplomatic breakthrough, but it leaves much to be decided.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
Save the Children New Zealand responds to Gaza developments; There are less than 24 hours to cast your ballot in the local body elections; The government is giving police the ability to gather… Audio
Europe worries it’s already at war - and America hasn’t noticed
Analysis: For 80 years Europe considered its peace inviolate. Now, it can no longer be sure.
Plot to attack Belgium's prime minister foiled
A group planning attacks on Belgian politicians, including Prime Minister Bart de Wever, has been thwarted, the public prosecutor's office and deputy prime minister says.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New… Audio
Letitia James, the attorney-general who defeated Trump in court, indicted
It comes as US President Donald Trump's Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents.
In the world's 'phone theft capital', a woman fights back
Emma Van Der Hoek had only just moved to London from Sydney when her phone was stolen.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
