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Deadly Israeli strike on journalists in Lebanon prompts global condemnation
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said it "strongly condemned" the attack, urging the international community to "stop Israel's long-standing pattern of impunity in journalist killings."
Weight-loss drug trial for those on the benefit
England is testing a weight-loss drug to get people off the dole and back to work. It's a controversial idea to take the pressure off the health service. Audio
Everything at CHOGM so far
The latest news and analysis from Apia where leaders from across the commonwealth have gathered for their bi-annual gathering CHOGM. Audio
What we know about Beyonce's appearance at Kamala Harris' Houston rally
The Democratic presidential candidate is hoping the "BeyHive" will help propel her to victory.
Meet the Kiwis chasing storms across the US
While most people are seeking shelter during a storm, some Kiwi storm chasers drive steadfastly towards the chaos.
King Charles acknowledges 'painful' slavery past
Slavery and the threat of climate change are emerging as major themes at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.
'God takes care of that' - How America's Amish plan to vote
Amish horse carriages share the road with big rigs in some US states. The traditional sect are largely closed off to the outside world - but even they are affected by the US election.
Ten police killed in militant attack in Pakistan
At least 10 Pakistani frontier police have been killed in a militant attack on an outpost near the northwestern city of Dera Ismail Khan, sources say.
NZ's diplomatic outreach wins hearts in Delhi
Patrick Rata, New Zealand's High Commissioner to India, rides an electric rickshaw, enjoys street food, and speaks Hindi in the video series Dil se Dilli (Delhi from the heart).
Prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers over murder of parents, report
The LA county district attorney wants the court to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for the shotgun murder of their parents in 1989.
Australian billionaire fights off his alleged abductors
Tim Health survived a kidnapping attempt by men pretending to be tradies painting a hallway. Audio
Vladimir Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
Putin says it is up to Moscow how to run its mutual defence clause with Pyongyang and accused the West of escalating the Ukraine war.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th October
On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Samoan citizenship bill passes second reading
An historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament. Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono's… Audio
Twelve days to go until US election
With just twelve days until the United States elects its new president, the candidates have intensified their attacks on one another. Washington D.C Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
King Charles's Scottish retreat Balmoral could become wedding venue
An application is in with the local council for the remote private estate in the Scottish Highlands to become an exclusive location for weddings.
Beyoncé to appear alongside Kamala Harris at Houston rally
Beyoncé was expected to appear with Willie Nelson in an event designed to be one of the biggest closing acts of the campaign.
Trump says he'd fire Special Counsel Jack Smith if elected president
The Republican said he would fire the federal prosecutor leading a criminal probe against him "within two seconds".
US: Trump has fascist tendancies says everyone
The 2024 Presidential election is only a week and a half away - keeping up with the candidates is our correspondent in New York city, Bevan Hurley. Audio
