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Worlds of Music 20 October, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, with Orlando Julius, Trilok Gurtu, Nitin Sawhney, and Senegalese kora player, Seckou Keita. Audio
King Charles makes first appearance of six-day Australian tour
The reigning monarch attended a Sydney church on Sunday after touching down Friday evening.
The US county that picks presidents
Erie County, in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, is what election watchers call a "boomerang county". Can it predict what will happen this year? Audio
Inside the 11th-hour race to save death row inmate from execution
Robert Roberson sat praying in a cell, just feet from the execution chamber. Meanwhile, the state and his advocates were fighting over his fate.
Hamas mourns Sinwar, vows no hostage release until war ends
Hamas has vowed it will not release the hostages seized during its 7 October attack on Israel until the Gaza war ends.
Russia, Ukraine each swap 95 prisoners of war
Ukrainian news reports say the returnees include Ukrainian journalist and rights advocate Maksym Butkevych.
Two athletes die at World Triathlon Championships in Spain
Both competitors - one from Mexico and one from Great Britain - were participating in the sprint category on the first day of competition.
Pakistan schools, unis closed after violent protests
Hundreds have been demonstrating after a student was allegedly attacked, but officials say they have not found any evidence of such an incident.
The drama surrounding the Miss Universe Fiji controversy - and finally, a winner
After six weeks of confusion and online furore the official Miss Universe Organisation have named Manshika Prasad the winner. Audio
Texas state judge blocks execution of man in shaken baby syndrome case
Just hours before Robert Roberson was to be put to death, a judge issued a temporary order.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament, there are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Liam Payne's 'heartbroken' family pay tribute to 'kind, funny and brave' soul
The singer's family have issued a short statement saying they're "heartbroken" after his death.
Trade Minister on Canadian trade dispute
New Zealand's dairy trade dispute with Canada has escalated, with the government here informing Ottawa it has now triggered mandatory negotiations. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Harris and Trump try to reach voters as polling day nears
With less than three weeks to go until the US presidential election, polls suggest the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could not be closer and both candidates have been trying to reach out… Audio
Reports Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed
There are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader of Hamas since August, following the assassination of former head Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. Sarah Coates spoke to… Audio
Fiji employer groups warnings amid employment law reforms
Employer groups in Fiji have sounded alarm bells over new laws which could result in significant job losses, business closures, and erode investor confidence. Audio
One Direction's Liam Payne dies in Argentina
One Direction star Liam Payne's died falling from a Buenos Aires hotel - Kate Pererya Garcia reports from Argentina Audio
US: Kamala Harris does interview on Fox News
Kamala Harris makes her first appearance on Fox News - Bevan Hurley tells us how she went. Audio
Trump's all-women town hall packed with supporters
Billed as a chance for women to question Trump, Fox didn't say it had packed the audience with his supporters and edited its broadcast.
