World Politics
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.
What we know about Vice President Kamala Harris' gun
The revelation the US vice president owns a gun surprised some voters, but carried a deliberate political message.
Venezuela arrests Spain, US and Czech nationals for 'destabilisation'
Venezuela has arrested two Spaniards, three US citizens and a Czech on suspicion of plans to destabilise the South American country, a top Venezuela official says.
British PM breaches parliamentary rules
He did not declare a wealthy businessman and Labour Party donor bought high-end clothes for his wife Victoria.
Aukus Pillar Two: Australia gets new quantum atomic clocks
Quantum technology is one of eight technologies the US, Australia and UK are sharing more of under the controversial defence pact.
Trump backs away from far-right activist Loomer's comments but welcomes her support
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sought to distance himself from far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, whose presence on the campaign trail drew rebukes from both Trump's allies…
Gender apartheid in Afghanistan: Raihana Attaee
Afghani judge Raihana Attaee had to flee her country when the Taliban returned to power and it became clear her life was in danger. Audio
Who is Laura Loomer, the conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?
The White House rebuked former President Donald Trump for his association with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who has been travelling this week with the Republican presidential candidate.
