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'Paradise is still paradise': Floridians vow to rebuild after two hurricanes
Residents are feeling down but not defeated, despite the threats of more and stronger hurricanes in the future.
American elections loom large
Twenty-two days to go until Americans vote in an election that's too close to call. Kamala Harris maintains her narrow polls lead, but the theory is that Donald Trump's numbers improve on polling day… Audio
Iran engages in urgent diplomacy as it braces for Israel’s response to missile attacks
Iran's government has been engaging in urgent diplomatic efforts with countries in the Middle East to gauge whether they can reduce the scale of Israel's response to its missile attack.
Kremlin confirms Trump sent Russia Covid-19 tests
Russia's confirmation contradicts the former president's denial of the claim made in a new book by Bob Woodward.
Harris releases medical report, drawing contrast with Trump
The Democratic presidential nominee released a letter from her doctor that pronounced her in good health and fit for high office.
Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond dies, aged 69
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has died at 69, after falling ill while in North Macedonia, UK media reports.
Body's discovery may reveal Everest's greatest mystery
A label stitched onto a woollen sock read "A.C. Irvine", revealing it probably belonged to British climber Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, who disappeared on Everest in 1924.
Australian police officer stood down after Nazi salute
Police allege a 65-year-old sergeant made the gesture twice this week at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne.
Remi Wolf phones in from a bathroom floor in Atlanta
The American singer and songwriter is a headlining artist at Auckland's Laneway Festival in January next year and speaks to Charlotte Ryan. Audio
Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has been awarded the prize, in a warning to countries that have nuclear weapons not to use them.
Susana Leiataua: Manawanui latest
Susana reports from Samoa ahead of a big weekend there - Samoa Lotu Tamaiti, White Sunday, amid conflicting reports of whether oil is leaking from the HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
Hurricane Milton leaves at least 16 dead as Florida cleans up
Residents are beginning the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together.
The Humanitarian toll in Lebanon
UNICEF is extremely concerned about the rising death tolls and climbing number of people forced from their homes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Audio
US urges restraint
The United States has urged Israel to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers after Israel fired on UN bases in Lebanon this week, injuring two peacekeepers. Audio
Gunmen line up and shoot dead 20 miners in Pakistan
The attack in the mineral-rich province of Balochistan that borders Afghanistan and Iran, is the worst in weeks.
How Americans 'hung on for dear life' as Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida
Clinging to debris, a chilly bin in the ocean and staying put on a boat are some of the many ways Floridians rode out the storm.
Florida begins clean-up after Hurricane Milton
Florida is beginning the clean-up after Hurricane Milton tore through the state, but Governor Ron DeSantis says more flooding is still expected in the coming days. Meteorologist and storm chaser… Audio
King pays tribute as Auschwitz survivor Lily Ebert dies, aged 100
King Charles has paid tribute to the "extraordinary resilience and courage" of Lily Ebert. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio