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Madonna in ICU, world tour postponed
Madonna has postponed her world tour after being taken to a hospital's intensive care unit with a serious bacterial infection.
Human remains thought to be found in Titan sub debris
Human remains are believed to have been found in wreckage of the Titan submersible, the US Coast Guard says.
Hipkins mets Premier to discuss trade
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang yesterday as his trip to the country continues.
Chinese politicians are touting a strong and long-lasting friendship between the two… Audio
Hipkins sidetracked by Allan situation
Wrapping up a series of meetings with the three most powerful political figures in China should have been the only thing Chris Hipkins should have been talking about as he has the diplomatic spotlight… Audio
UK: Thames Water company at risk of collapse
To the UK now.. joining Nathan Rarere from London is our correspondent Henry Riley. Audio
Europe: Wagner boss arrives in exile in Belarus
We begin in Europe, in Germany is our correspondent Nita Blake-Persen. Audio
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets PM Chris Hipkins, says NZ is 'friend and partner'
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins described his 40-minute meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as "warm… and incredibly constructive".
Chinese leader says NZ/China relationship 'has remained robust and strong'
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has held his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Mid-East: HAJJ prilgrimage begins, 2.5 million expected
To the Middle-East now - joining the programme from First Up's Doha office is Alex Baird. Audio
Aus woman pays for defaming ex-neighbours on social media
We begin Wednesday's programme in Australia - where our Pam Corkery is standing by. Audio
Music feature: African pop music
According Lior Phillips, African music inspires almost all modern music. For today's music feature we're heading over to South Africa to explore South African pop music. Lior Phillips is the author of… Audio
National on the New Zealand delegation to China
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in Beijing with the largest ever New Zealand delegation to travel to China. A key priority is to further develop the bi-lateral relationship after years of disruption… Audio
Japan: Gender equality at the G7 Summit
Our Japan correspondent Chris Gilbert tells Natahan Rarere the G7 summit ended with gender equality talks - a bit embarassing for Japan as it falls further down the global rankings. Audio
Pete Ross: BBC Look Ahead
The BBC's Pete Ross with the stories making headlines around the world. Audio
Direct challenge to Putin
A direct challenge from Russia's Wagner fighters to Vladimir Putin is showing the cracks in the President's authority.
An extraordinary escalation saw mercenaries seize two major Russian cities and… Audio
Wagner group rebellion
A dramatic threat to the Kremlin was abruptly called off yesterday, following the biggest challenge to President Vladimir Putin's authority in two decades.
The head of the Wagner mercenary group… Audio
Emergency security measures in Moscow
Emergency security measures remain in place in Moscow, a day after a short-lived rebellion that was the biggest challenge yet to President Putin's authority in Russia.
The anti-terror measures were… Audio
Europe: Wagner mercenary group causes chaotic days in Russia
It's been a chaotic few days in Russia, after the Wagner mercenary group - which has been leading the most brutal battles in Ukraine - launched a mutiny on Moscow. And as soon as it started, the… Audio
US claims prior knowledge of attempted Russian coup
Amazing news over the weekend as a coup attempt unfolded in Russia.. and we begin today's First UP in New York City with Newshub's Mitch McCann. Audio
US activists rally a year after Supreme Court allowed abortion bans
Abortion rights supporters and opponents held duelling rallies across the US on the anniversary of a court decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had legalised the procedure nationwide.
