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Mali mine cave-in kills at least 48
The illegally operated gold mine was formerly operated by a Chinese company, local sources said.
Explainer: What is Elon Musk's DOGE? And is he orchestrating a coup?
Elon Musk's DOGE has been making global headlines recently, but, what is this new agency - so why has the world's richest person decided to centre himself in US politics?
At least 15 dead in New Delhi railway stampede
A medical official says it happened as surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world's largest religious gathering, the Kumbh Mela.
Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection
He will remain there for as long as necessary, a Vatican spokesman said.
Iran officials probe killing of student which sparked protests
Iranian authorities are wary of a repeat of protests sparked in 2022 by the death in police custody of a young woman.
Two ports in Western Australia reopen after Cyclone Zelia
Tropical Cyclone Zelia brought heavy rain and wind gusts up to 290km/h when it made landfall.
UN peacekeeping convoy attacked in Lebanon
A 'violent attack' on a convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport has injured a high-ranking UN officer, the organisation's contingent in Lebanon says.
Shock resignations as US moves to dismiss case against Trump allied-NYC mayor
New York Mayor Eric Adams has denied allegations he asked for the case to be dropped in exchange for enforcing President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration agenda. Audio
Washington air disaster linked to faulty comms
Seconds before the collision, traffic control ordered the Black Hawk helicopter to veer out of the Bombardier CRJ-700's path. Investigators say it appears the radio was muted.
An accidental activist: Panti Bliss
Irish drag queen Rory O'Neill aka Panti Bliss was pivotal in Ireland becoming the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by referendum in 2015. Panti's bringing her heels to Auckland… Audio
David Smith: Gaza and Israel
Both Hamas and Israel now say they will continue to release hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, U.S. president Donald Trump has suggested his country will take over the Gaza strip… Audio
Chernobyl plant shelter damaged by Russian drone attack - Zelensky
A Russian drone attack has caused significant damage to the radiation shelter of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says
Zelensky says Putin 'peace' comments not to be trusted
The Ukrainian leader said he wanted the United States to agree a "plan to stop Putin" before any negotiations.
EU alarmed by Washington's stance on Ukraine
Europe is still reeling from what appears to be the collapse of nearly a century of American interventionist policy on the continent. US Secretary of Defense Pete Heggseth says that Washington will no… Audio
Hamas says it is committed Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas says it is committed to the Gaza ceasefire deal and will release three Israeli hostages as planned this weekend. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Giles Gibson, spoke with Corin Dann Audio
Ukraine on the agenda at Nato Defence meeting
The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says yesterday's phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was "not a betrayal" of Ukraine. The War in Ukraine is on the agenda at the meeting of defence… Audio
US: Trump's plan to unveil reciprocal tariffs
Correspondent Bevan Hurley talks about tariffs, Elon Musks's son's visit to the Oval Office and a woman who gave birth on the New York subway Audio
Dozens hurt in suspected car ramming attack in Munich before German election
Police detained the 24-year-old driver. They said his motive was unclear.
Pause in US foreign aid for DR Congo impacts 'severely'
A senior UN official says a pause in US foreign aid has "severely impacted" humanitarian efforts in conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai provides the… Audio
Kiwi science helping Kenyans
A group of local mathematicians have just been awarded 3.4 million dollars to improve food security in Kenya. Audio
