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Drone sightings disrupt Munich airport, halt flights and impact thousands
The sightings forced air traffic control to suspend operations.
Trump determines US is at war with drug cartels
The US military has blown up at least three suspected drug boats in the past month and killed at least 17 people.
Police release first picture of child missing in Australian outback
Police are entering the seventh day of searching for four-year-old Gus, who has been missing in South Australia's outback.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 3rd October 2025
In today's episode, protestors gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland on Thursday night in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla; The home of the ASB Classic… Audio
UK blogger 'adversely influenced' daughter's cancer treatment
Kate Shemirani is a British blogger who promotes conspiracy theories on social media to tens of thousands of followers.
Prince William opens up about family fears and plans to change monarchy
Speaking to Eugene Levy for the actor's TV travel show, the normally guarded British heir said he sometimes felt "overwhelmed".
Putin vows 'significant' response as tension with Europe flares
France's detention of the Boracay, a vessel claiming to be flagged in Benin, drew a furious response from Putin.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 3 October 2025
In today's episode, in the UK, two people are dead and four others are in hospital after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in northern Manchester; Vessels that were attempting to reach Gaza as part of… Audio
Climate talks are 'heartbreak' for Pacific Islands - why they want to host them
Joseph Sikulu's long-haul journey home to the Pacific has felt fruitless after the recent world climate talks.
Rallies against Israel interception of Gaza flotilla sweep Europe
Riot police beat back a portion of the protesters who attempted to climb over barriers with truncheons, forcing them to retreat, images broadcast on Spanish public television showed.
US, European stocks hit record highs despite US shutdown
Instead, investors are focused on how much the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates this year, and whether the roaring US stock market is due for a short-term pullback in the near future.
Suspect shot dead after Manchester synagogue attack
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says antisemitic hate must be defeated, after an attack on a Manchester synagogue. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Papua New Guinea approves 'Pukpuk' defence treaty with Australia
PNG Prime Minister James Marape says it will elevate the two countries' security relationship to "its highest level in history".
Tesla sales hit record, pushing Musk's wealth past half a trillion
The company sold a record 497,099 vehicles worldwide from July through September.
France says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia
France's President Emmanuel Macron said it was part of the strategy to block revenue funding Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
Two dead in Manchester after synagogue attack
In the UK, two people are dead and four others are in hospital after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in northern Manchester. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia
It comes after US President Donald Trump recently backed Kyiv retaking land, in apparent about-face.
Global Sumund Flotilla vessels intercepted by Israel navy
Vessels that were attempting to reach Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, have been seen arriving at a port in Israel, after being intercepted by the navy. Correspondent Alexander Cornwell… Audio
World News Wrap for 3 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Federal shutdown enters day two
The Federal government shutdown enters its second day, Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio