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Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return
Israel has lost any chance of getting its hostages out of the territory - dead or alive - Hamas now says.
Drunk bats and garlic-flavoured breast milk honoured at Ig Nobels
This year's Ig Nobel prize-winning research included studies on lizard pizza preferences, bats flying under the influence, and whether babies enjoy garlicky breast milk.
I tried to unpack the world's obsession with 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
Blind, naked and afraid, Thomas Page dives into a pop culture phenomenon.
7.8 earthquake hits near Russia, no tsunami threat to New Zealand
NEMA has confirmed there is no threat to New Zealand.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Overtourism blamed for Bali floods
Renowned as a destination for relaxation, a sense of fear is rippling through the Island of the Gods.
US travellers are 'flag jacking' and Canadians are livid
"A Canadian couple screamed at me, saying that America is selfish, and ruining everything". Video
Starmer, Trump hail renewal of 'special relationship', skirt difficult issues
The UK and US leaders praised business deals while sidestepping questions of new sanctions on Russia. Audio
Israeli minister suggests a real estate 'bonanza' will follow Gaza war
"We have done the demolition phase, which is always the first phase of urban renewal - now we need to build."
Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after husband's murder
She was unanimously elected on Thursday as the new CEO of Turning Point USA, a group formed to galvanize young voters to Republican causes.
Trump, Starmer hold talks as state visit concludes
The US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump, have wrapped up their state visit to the UK. The Associated Press' Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Jimmy Kimmel's been cancelled
Jimmy Kimmel's been cancelled, Bevan Hurley has the latest from New York Audio
Pakistan signs a defence pact with Saudi Arabia
Pakistan signs a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Anas Mallick has the details from Islamabad Audio
Kimmel's sudden suspension shocks celebrity guests en route to show
According to a CNN source, Kimmel's staff had been working as usual when the decision was announced.
Starmer, Trump to discuss foreign affairs, investment after pomp-filled royal welcome
The US president and Starmer will celebrate the unveiling of a $346b package of US investment into Britain.
Hollywood comes to Kimmel's defence after show pulled
The late-night host, a frequent Trump critic, had suggested in his monologue that Kirk's allies were using his death to "score political points".
Beetle that threatens Australia's grains industry found in imported nappies
Khapra beetles are classified as the biggest pest threat to Australia's A$18 billion grains industry.
Australia vows to cut emissions by 62 to 70 percent by 2035
Under the Paris accord, each country must provide a headline figure to the United Nations for cutting heat-trapping emissions by 2035, and a detailed blueprint for how to achieve this.
Charges against Alan Jones 'downgraded', some withdrawn
Eleven counts of aggravated indecent assault have been dropped in what the magistrate described as a "reformation" of the case.
Clunkety clunk, as always, goes the latest Downton spin-off
Sumptuous looking and with a dream cast, Julian Fellowes' latest aristo outing nevertheless serves up the more of the same clunky plotting and tin-eared dialogue.