Conflict
Strikes resume in Gaza, aid delivery suspended despite deal
Israel has carried out a wave of strikes on southern Gaza and says it will suspend the delivery of aid, after its military and Hamas accuse each other of breaching their ceasefire. Audio
Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
His declaration came as Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said it would hand over the remains of two further hostages.
US and Venezuela amass military forces as tension builds
Venezuela's troops and militia are being repositioned and mobilised, with the two countries' presidents locked in a stand-off.
Three Afghan cricketers killed in attack
Afghanistan's cricket board accused Pakistan of carrying out a "cowardly attack" on players returning from a local match near the border.
Venezuela 'doesn't want to f**k around' with US, says Trump
The US president has escalated rhetoric against the Venezuelan leader, saying Maduro has "offered everything" to avoid confrontation.
Hamas to hand over body of another Israeli hostage
It says it will hand over a recovered hostage's body, with Israel accusing the group of delaying under the ceasefire deal.
Hamas resists disarmament, vows to keep grip on Gaza security
A top Hamas leader says the group wants a five-year ceasefire but cannot commit to giving up its weapons.
Trump suggests too soon for Tomahawks in talks with Zelensky
The US President added that he was confident of getting Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the invasion he launched in 2022.
Trump says great progress made after Putin phone call
US President Donald Trump says "great progress" has been made on a two-hour phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent Nick Harper in Washington. Audio
Hamas says Palestinians still being killed despite ceasefire
Hamas says more than 20 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire came into effect at the start of this week. Alexander Cornwell, a senior correspondent for Reuters, spoke to… Audio
Families, medics anxiously await opening of medical corridor from Gaza
Among those desperate for the opening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt are the families of 15,000 patients needing medical evacuation, but hundreds have already died waiting.
Tech: Data back-up + what AI 'workslop' does in the workplace
Tech commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to discuss how the South Korean government learned the hard way why back-ups to digital data are a good idea. Audio
Not enough aid getting in Gaza despite pause in hostilities
Despite the pause in hostilities humanitarian agencies have said no where near enough aid is getting into the decimated Gaza strip. Israel is refusing to open the Rafah crossing between Egypt and… Audio
Why Trump shouldn't be thanked for Gaza ceasefire
Analysis: "Thank you," said giant letters etched in the beach in Tel Aviv. But should anyone be thanking the US president?
Concerns the ceasefire in Gaza is already beginning to crumble
Hospitals in Gaza say seven people have been killed by Israeli fire since midnight local time. Udi Goren's cousin, Tal Haimi, was killed during the October 7 attacks. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Families waiting for bodies of deceased hostages to be returned
Israel's Hostages and Missing Families Forum says it doesn't want to move to the next phase of the peace process until the remaining 24 bodies of deceased hostages are returned. Alexander Cornwell, a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Government is celebrating new structured literacy results for new entrants; Chris Hipkins discusses teachers strikes and latest political polls; Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent… Audio
'New birth': Palestinians freed from Israeli jails return to loved ones
Some climbed the sides of the slowly-moving buses as they weaved their way through the dense crowds gathered at Nasser Hospital.
Trump hails 'tremendous day' as leaders sign Gaza declaration
Trump made a lightning visit to Israel, where he lauded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address to parliament, before flying to Egypt for a Gaza summit where he and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar…
Live: Families reunited as Israel releases nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners
Meanwhile, praise has been heaped on US President Donald Trump as he arrived in the region. Audio