World Politics
A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics
From the beginning of Russia's full-on invasion, Warsaw has been a firm supporter of Kyiv. The change of tone from the Polish government on Ukraine is startling.
Five to be charged in UK with spying for Russia
Five people suspected of spying for Russia are to be charged in the UK with conspiracy to conduct espionage.
Ukrainian president to address the UN
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday (NZ time).
He's expected to use his first speech to the gathering in person to… Audio
Row erupts between Canada and India over murder
A furious row has erupted between Canada and India, after the Canadian Prime Minister announced potential links between the Indian government and the murder of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil.
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US: The challenges facing the 2024 White House race
US correspondent Ron Elving joins Kathryn to break down some of the issues in Washington right now, as the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy fights to keep his job and quell a rebellion in his party ranks… Audio
American prisoners released in deal with Iran
Five Americans who'd been imprisoned in Iran have been freed and have landed in Doha, Qatar.
They were freed as part of a wider deal that includes the United States unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian… Audio
Prosecutor asks for gag order on Donald Trump
The prosecutor leading the federal election meddling case against Donald Trump has asked a judge to place him under a gag order.
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is in Russia, where he has vowed "full and unconditional support" for President Vladimir Putin. He is expected to remain in Russia for several days. And in Tokyo, the… Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
A British parliamentary researcher arrested on suspicion of being a 'Chinese spy' in March has been unveiled as Chris Cash, a 28-year-old who reportedly has links with many Tory MPs. The history… Audio
North Korean's Kim Jong Un says Putin has full backing in 'sacred fight' as two meet
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would help North Korea launch satellites and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Moscow had his full backing in its "sacred fight" with the West as they met on…
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn ahead of a High Court decision on whether Qantas acted lawfully when it sacked 1700 workers during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and replaced… Audio
USA correspondent Ximena Bustillo
The House comes back to Washington today after a months long recess. Big picture items have to get done within two weeks: namely passing the budget, or risking a government shutdown. But the two… Audio
South America correspondent Katy Watson
Katy Watson discusses growing speculation that Brazils' former president Jair Bolsonaro, known for his tough stance on crime, could be close to arrest following a scandal involving millions of… Audio
Natasha Frost: Our woman in Australia
NY Times Australia correspondent, Natasha Frost joins us from Melbourne with the latest news from across the Tasman. Audio
G20 in India: Biden arrives but Ukraine war looms over Delhi summit
World leaders have been gathering in India ahead of a G20 summit between nations that are divided on many issues, the biggest being the war in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Inside the final days of Queen Elizabeth
It shouldn't have been a surprise when Queen Elizabeth II died at age 96 one year ago. But when it happened, everyone suddenly seemed to be a little caught off guard.
G20: Can a divided group deliver results?
India has turned the G20 into a diplomatic spectacle that has never been seen before.
Australia: More turbulence for Qantas, second referendum proposed for Voice
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn with an update on Qantas, which has been facing criticism of its sky-high profits and half billion kept in flight credits. Now its CEO Alan Joyce… Audio
Chinese 'replica' guns in Solomon Islands likely real - US source
The Solomon Islands opposition party is calling for an investigation into a contentious shipment of "replica weapons" brought into the Pacific country by China, after a diplomatic source says they…
Europe: Rugby fever in France, Russia hits Danube port
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the Rugby World Cup fever hitting the continent a week out from the opening match between France and New Zealand. Meanwhile… Audio
