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NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
NATO foreign ministers look set to rebuff a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States.
China hits out at latest US effort to block Beijing's access to chip technology
The Chinese government has slammed America's introduction of a slew of export controls on US-made semiconductors.
Police officer who tasered 95yo removed from NSW Police Force
The NSW Police officer found guilty of the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman in an aged care home in the Snowy Mountains has been sacked from the police force.
What happens after Biden's pardon for son
Despite being historic, it's not the first time a US president has pardoned a family member.
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
Music legend Elton John has told a theatre audience in London he has lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.
Russian and Syrian warplanes attack rebel forces in Aleppo
Russian and Syrian warplanes have intensified attacks on rebel forces who took over Syria's second city, Aleppo. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Biden's pardon of his son makes history
Analysis - US President Joe Biden made history Sunday when he granted a pardon to his son Hunter Biden for criminal convictions on gun and tax charges. Audio
US president Joe Biden pardons son Hunter
President Biden has been criticised by leading republicans for pardoning his son Hunter, who was due to face sentencing this month on federal gun and tax convictions. Correspondent Caroline Malone… Audio
French government all but certain to collapse
Far-right and left-wing parties says they will vote for a no confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
Suspected Russian spies targeted journalist with Facebook 'honey trap'
The three Bulgarians are facing charges in a London court, accused of being part of a highly sophisticated spying network.
Welsh man runs a 75 mile penis on GPS for Movember
Welshman Terry Rosoman wanted to do something spectacular for Movember, so he went for a run in the mountains - armed with a GPS unit, and a sense of humour. Audio
Japan sends defence equipment to like-minded countries
A Japanese supermarket had a furry visitor - Chris Gilbert tells us about the bear in the deli-section. Audio
UK: parliament votes to legalise assisted dying
Assisted dying is now legal in the UK, Henry Riley reports from London Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
We cross over to our friends at the BBC to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally. Audio
The latest twist in Syria's 13 year long civil war explained
The capture of Aleppo could signal a major change in the conflict.
12,000 Miles | Episode 1: Ground Work
In the first of a three-part series, bands from Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland travel to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
On today's episode, at the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's… Audio
Hipkins says NZ under Labour wouldn't join AUKUS
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party has ruled joining the security pact AUKUS. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy snow falls in the US
Biting cold temperatures sweep across a large swath of the United States.
Trump picks Kash Patel to lead FBI
A former US defence department chief of staff in the first Trump administration, Patel has been a steadfast supporter of the incoming Republican president. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Morning… Audio
