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NZ pilot freed after being held captive for 19 months
The West Papua National Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to secure the release of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens. West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson Catherine Delahunty spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Mass shooting kills four in Alabama
Four people are dead and dozens more injured after a mass shooting in Alabama took place overnight. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
West Papua National Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to release NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens
The West Papua National Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to secure the release of the New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months… Audio
Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Anura Kumara Dissanayake polled 42.3 percent of the votes - a massive boost to the 3 percent he managed in the last presidential election in 2019.
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
Israel and Hezbollah have been trading their most intense fire since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mid-East: Israel launches air raids into Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have spent the weekend killing each other - here with an updated scorecard is Alex Baird in Doha. Audio
Thousands protest President Macron's new govt
The French love a protest - and the weekend saw protests across the country as President Macron names a right-wing government - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe. Audio
US: Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris again before election
Another debate appears to be off the cards as Donald Trump says no - Katherine Firkin has the latest from the campaign trail. Audio
Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire after deadly Israeli strike
The Israeli military says it struck about 290 targets, as the conflict sharply escalates.
Israeli troops raid, order closure of Al Jazeera's West Bank bureau
Journalists have been handed a military court order, forcing them to close their bureau for 45 days.
At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine blast, state TV says
A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iran's state media said on Sunday.
Mohamed Al Fayed raped, assaulted Harrods staff over decades - lawyers
One woman who worked for Fayed at the luxury Knightsbridge store has called him "a monster".
Worlds of Music 22 September, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, with Chlopcy Kontra Basia, Bosker, Shoukichi Kina, and British-Indian sitar player, Roopa Panesar.
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'First night sleeping in a bed' after 600 days: Peters reveals more details of hostage release
The New Zealand pilot - 'is in remarkably good shape given his long and arduous ordeal,' Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
California firefighter accused of setting five fires
Robert Matthew Hernandez is accused of setting five fires between 15 August and 14 September while off-duty.
France unveils a more right-wing government after deadlock
Prime Minister Michel Barnier hopes to break political deadlock following snap elections that delivered a hung parliament.
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning Dissanayake in early lead to become president
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, grabbed a commanding early lead on Sunday in his bid to become the next president.
Israel's strike on Beirut killed 37, Lebanon says
Hezbollah said 16 members were among those killed in the deadliest strike in nearly a year of conflict with Israel.
What is a sonic boom, and why has Israel repeatedly created them over Beirut?
By flying jets faster than the speed of sound low over cities, the Israeli military has been accused of "terrifying" the residents of Beirut and Lebanon.
US Election Update
For the latest on the US Election, we're joined once again by our U.S. correspondent Karen Kasler, the Statehouse Bureau Chief for public radio and television in Ohio. Audio
