World Politics
Donald Trump says he won't run in 2028 if defeated
Donald Trump has said that he does not expect to run again for president if he is defeated in November's US election. US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Israel strikes in Lebanon leave hundreds dead
In Lebanon it has been the deadliest day of Israeli strikes since 2006. Former Middle East correspondent for The Independent Don MacIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Anura Kumara Dissanayake polled 42.3 percent of the votes - a massive boost to the 3 percent he managed in the last presidential election in 2019.
Quad group to expand joint security in Asia's waters
The group was set up by US President Joe Biden after "coercive and intimidating manoeuvres in the South China Sea".
'First night sleeping in a bed' after 600 days: Peters reveals more details of hostage release
The New Zealand pilot - 'is in remarkably good shape given his long and arduous ordeal,' Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
France unveils a more right-wing government after deadlock
Prime Minister Michel Barnier hopes to break political deadlock following snap elections that delivered a hung parliament.
Israel's strike on Beirut killed 37, Lebanon says
Hezbollah said 16 members were among those killed in the deadliest strike in nearly a year of conflict with Israel.
What is a sonic boom, and why has Israel repeatedly created them over Beirut?
By flying jets faster than the speed of sound low over cities, the Israeli military has been accused of "terrifying" the residents of Beirut and Lebanon.
Harris urges Trump to show up for another debate
US Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CNN, but her opponent is not so keen.
Australia PM confident of AUKUS support under 'any future US administration'
Australia's PM is confident the AUKUS defence pact will be supported by any future US administration, after a meeting with President Joe Biden.
What has happened in the tech attacks in Lebanon?
Earlier this week two separate organised attacks took place in Lebanon. Mohamed Hassan is a journalist from Auckland and Cairo and explains what happened. Audio
Kamala Harris tells Oprah any intruder to her home is 'getting shot'
She said she supported the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, which protects the right to gun ownership.
Components for pagers used in Lebanon blasts are not from Taiwan, minister says
Taiwan-based Gold Apollo said it did not manufacture the devices used in the attack.
Israel bombs Lebanon, says it thwarts assassination plot
It follows explosions of Hezbollah radios and blasts in booby-trapped pagers, setting the foes hurtling towards war.
Trump told security overhaul needed if he keeps playing golf
A second apparent assassination attempt has raised questions within Trump's orbit and among lawmakers about whether his protection is sufficient.
AUKUS partners in talks with NZ over defence projects
The leaders said that new partners could contribute to the so-called AUKUS "Pillar Two", which does not involve nuclear submarines.
US House passes bill on presidential Pacific plan
The United States House has passed a bill which would require US presidents to develop a Pacific partnership strategy.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Everyone's favourite ocker Brad is back with an update on the lucky country. Audio
Donald Trump under lesser security because 'he's not the sitting president'
Trump's status as a former president meant his security detail was limited, compared to what it would have been during his presidency, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said.
Suspect identified in attempted assassination of Donald Trump
The Republican presidential candidate is safe after what the FBI says appears to be an assassination attempt outside his golf course.
