World Politics
Africa: suspected fake doctor arrested in South African
A popular South African TikToker who allegedly claimed to be a doctor has been arrested, nearly three weeks after authorities accused him of being a fraud. Audio
UK: Covid-inquiry has roared back into the headlines
A senior U.K. civil servant who worked closely with Boris Johnson turned on WhatsApp's controversial disappearing messages function in a group used by government figures, weeks before the then-prime… Audio
Govt announces $450,000 aid for Vanuatu after ex-Tropical Cyclone Lola
The government has announced an initial aid package for Vanuatu after the damage wrought by ex-Tropical Cyclone Lola.
EU: Belarus has called on Russia and Ukraine to negotiate
Belarus has called on Russia and Ukraine to negotiate an end to the conflict as it is now come to a stalemate. Belarussian leader Alexander Lukashenko who is an ally of Russian president Vladimir… Audio
Anti-Israel mob storms Dagestan airport in Russia
Israel has urged Russia to protect "all its citizens and all Jews" after a large mob stormed a Dagestan airport, some shouting antisemitic slogans.
US: Another mass-shooting - this time in Chicago
We begin this week in North America, correspondent Katherine Firkin is in New York City Audio
Asia correspondent John Ruwitch
South China Sea tensions are rising with Chinese vessels ramming Philippine boats near a Manila-controlled shoal that John says Beijing want to get its hands on. This as China's top foreign policy… Audio
'I hope that New Zealand will recalculate its path' - Israeli Ambassador
Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand Ran Yaakoby says Israel's response to the Hamas attacks was proportionate and that it was not punishing civilians in Gaza. Audio
Israeli ambassador says he would welcome discussions with NZ government
The Israeli Ambassador says he would welcome any discussions with the New Zealand Government, but is yet to receive any contact from the caretaker ministers.
In a rare interview, Ambassador Ran… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on Gaza situation
The UN's secretary general Antonio Guterres says he is "shocked by misinterpretations" of his comments about Israel's bombardment and blockade of the Gaza strip.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad… Audio
UN Secretary General in controversy over Israel-Palestine comments
The UN's secretary general Antonio Guterres says he is shocked by what he says are "misinterpretations" of his comments about Israel's bombardment and blockade of the Gaza strip.
On Wednesday… Audio
US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben joins Susie to discuss the paralysis over appointing a new House Speaker is into a third week. Nine Republicans are vying for the job - but what is the delay doing… Audio
Israel bombards Gaza as war spreads to other fronts
Israel bombarded Gaza with more air strikes on Monday ahead of an anticipated ground operation into the besieged Palestinian enclave as the United Nations warned that civilians were running out of…
Philippines labels China as an 'aggressor' fanning tensions in the South China Sea
The Philippines has called China an "aggressor", accusing it of "increasing tensions" in the South China Sea after a collision damaged one of Manila's boats.
Philippines says China boat collided with supply ship
The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of colliding with a Filipino supply boat in the South China Sea
Israel pounds Gaza, targets in Syria and Lebanon, US ups presence
Concerns the Israel-Hamas war could trigger wider Middle East conflict is rising, with the US sending more military assets and Israel pummelling targets in Gaza and Hamas supporters in Lebanon and…
'I am a Zionist': How Joe Biden's lifelong bond with Israel shapes war policy
On his visit to Israel, the US President told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "I don't believe you have to be a Jew to be a Zionist."
Chainsaw-wielding TikTok star leads polls in Argentina
Argentina votes later today in an election where the effects of a deep economic crisis have proved fertile ground for an unorthodox far-right front-runner.
Biden: Israel and Saudi were getting closer - so Hamas attacked
The 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel - which killed about 1400 people - aimed to disrupt a potential normalisation of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, US President Joe Biden says.
Canadian PM says India's actions making life hard for millions of people
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday the Indian government's crackdown on Canadian diplomats was making normal life difficult for millions of people in both countries.