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US sanctions 400 entities aiding Russia's war including Chinese firms
US officials believe the 400 entities are helping Moscow skirt Western sanctions and build up its military.
Three dead after stabbing attack at festival in western Germany
The attack, which Solingen's mayor says "tears" his heart apart, took place at a festival honouring the city's 650th anniversary.
Second Memphis police officer pleads guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
It has raised the possibility he may testify against fellow former officers, after admitting to conspiring to provide a misleading account of the beating.
Baby paralysed in Gaza's first case of type 2 polio for 25 years, WHO says
A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered Gaza has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organisation says.
Don't panic - Mpox is not the new Covid
A more deadly strain of Mpox has ventured beyond African borders, but even though it will arrive here some time, there's no need to panic Audio
Body of last missing person found after Sicily superyacht sinking
The body is believed to be that of 18-year-old Hannah Lynch, the daughter of British tech magnate Mike Lynch.
Two NZ war cemeteries confirmed affected by Gallipoli fire
Both Canterbury Cemetery and the New Zealand No.2 Outpost Cemetery were damaged by the fires in Turkey.
Harris caps convention with call to end Gaza war, fight tyranny
Her acceptance as the Democratic nomination drew a sharp contrast with Republican Donald Trump.
Canada: Conservative Party in hot water after campaign video
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about major rail shut down in Canada could have a huge knock-on effect for the global supply chain and Canada's Conservative Party in hot… Audio
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
The eruption is not disrupting air traffic but is spraying red-hot lava and smoke.
Russia opens criminal case against CNN reporter for 'illegally crossing border'
Russia named the journalist as Nick Paton Walsh, a British citizen who works as CNN's chief international security correspondent.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 August
On today's episode, the mayors of Taupō and Ruapehu are feeling hopeful after a meeting with central government about the impending mill closures in their regions, Kamala Harris is set to formally… Audio
Kamala Harris to cap Democratic convention with historic speech
Watch: Oprah's surprise speech at the Democratic National Convention ahead of Harris' own speech on Friday. Video, Audio
Oil tanker carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude evacuated after attack
The tanker carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude risks becoming an environmental hazard after its crew evacuated.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Bullets found in bodies of Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza
Bullets were found in the bodies of the six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza this week, Israel said.
Tonga to host South Pacific Forum
Leaders from around the South Pacific, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, will be attending this year's South Pacific Forum which begins in Tonga next Monday. Massey University's Anna Powles… Audio
Kamala Harris to accept Democratic nomination
Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Shein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits
The fast fashion retailer has revealed it found two cases of child labour at suppliers last year.
Internet personality Andrew Tate placed under house arrest
The self-described misogynist is under investigation for human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
