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'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55
Madeleine Sophie Wickham, who wrote under a pen name, revealed last year that she was receiving treatement for glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
US judge allows more Epstein grand jury materials to be made public
It follows a similar order in the Ghislaine Maxwell case.
Two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fez killing 22 people
Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the two adjacent four-storey buildings, with 16 people injured.
Teens banned from social media, Australia's big experiment
Australia's under-26 social media ban is now in force, Emma Cropper tells Nathan how it's being received. Audio
Fire kills 12 in south China residential building
The building that caught fire was a four-storey self-built reinforced concrete structure, say Chinese authorities.
Ukraine ready to hold elections in 90 days if allies guarantee security
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back on the suggestion he was clinging to power, saying security was his main concern.
Over half a million evacuated in Cambodia, Thailand during border clashes
More than 500,000 people have fled their homes to safety in Thailand and Cambodia since the start of a reignited border conflict.
Wildlife comedy photography winners announced
An amateur photographer has won the Comedy Wildlife Awards with his shot titled 'High Five' of a young gorilla cavorting through a forest.
Trump's attack on Europe is a gift to Putin
The US president has doubled down on his criticism of Europe, calling it "weak" and "decaying".
Australia's social media ban for children takes effect
It's the first country in the world to ban social media for under-16s, with 10 major platforms ordered to block children or face a fine. Audio
World News Wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Syria marks a year since fall of Assad regime
It's been a year since the fall of Syria's Assad regime. Alex Baird reports from Doha Audio
Tanzania security tightens over planned protests
Tanzania's government cracks down on protests, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana. Audio
Building fire kills 22 in Indonesia
Police said a drone battery that exploded on the ground floor likely ignited the fire, which spread to the upper levels of seven-storey office building in central Jakarta.
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along contested border
The Southeast Asian neighbours both say they will not back down in defending their sovereignty.
Golden Globe nominations are here: What you need to know
All the nominees for the awards ceremony due to take place on 11 January in the US, hosted by Nikki Glaser.
Negotiations over Ukraine peace continue
Negotiations over Ukraine continue. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap for 9 December 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: Zelensky meets with European leaders at No.10 Downing St
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in the UK for talks - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Business tensions high between Japan and China
Tension are high between China and Japan - Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio