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Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in England
A water industry research group found wet wipes contribute to 94 percent of sewer blockages in the United Kingdom.
At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years
When asked about the allegations in the report, the Israel Prison Service said it operated in accordance with the law.
Asbestos contamination of children's sand was a fluke discovery in Australian lab
Australian authorities did not know about the contamination until they were told by their NZ counterparts.
The infamous photo former prince Andrew can't outrun
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied the allegations
US-drafted Gaza peace plan backed by UN Security Council
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a US drafted Gaza peace plan receiving the backing of the UN Security Council, as well as Donald Trump changing his stance on… Audio
2025 word of the year captures an 'unhealthy' modern phenomenon
"Parasocial" is used to describe a connection that people feel with someone they don't know, or with an artificial intelligence.
'Sure I would': Trump on signing a bill to release Epstein files
US President Donald Trump says he will sign a bill to force the release of the "Epstein files" if the legislation gets through Congress.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Jesse catches up with Brad Foster about the news across the Tasman. Today he'll chat about The Liberal Party's decision to abandon net zero by 2050 climate target; where Australia is at with the play… Audio
What is workslop?
We've heard of AI slop, but new study has coined a phrase for shoddy AI generated tasks - workslop.
Kurt Cobain’s most unnerving performance - and why he hated it
It was nearly a disaster, but Nirvana going acoustic for MTV ended upbeing one of the most iconic live performances ever and cemented Kurt Cobain as a tortured genius.
Schools closed in ACT, SA and Tasmania over coloured sand recalls
Dozens of public schools in Australia's ACT will reopen or partially reopen on Tuesday, but 25 remain closed for all students.
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh sentenced to death
The former prime minister of Bangladesh has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. Journalist Devina Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Polish railway track blast an 'unprecedented act of sabotage', PM says
Donald Tusk has vowed to catch those responsible for the incident which he says could have ended in tragedy.
World News Wrap for 18 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Former NZ PM voices support for Pacific at COP30
Former New Zealand prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has voiced support for Pacific nations at COP30 who are calling on the world to keep global warming down to 1.5 degrees celsius over… Audio
UK: asylum reform to be announced to "restore law and order"
Asylum reform continues to make headlines in the UK - Henry Riley reports from London Audio
Japan's new PM increases tension with China
Tensions are on the rise between China and Japan - Chris Gilbert has the story from Tokyo Audio
Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM to be hanged for crimes against humanity
Sheikh Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising last year.
What Marjorie Taylor Greene's political revolt may say about Trump
Analysis: It is rare for a leading political figure to confound their own caricature and to disown their own past behavior, writes CNN's Stephen Collinson.
Japan seeks to calm escalating spat with China over Taiwan
The dispute erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response.