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Teen Axel Rudakubana jailed for 52 years for Southport girls' murders at Taylor Swift-themed event
A British teenager who murdered three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event has been jailed for at least 52 years.
Massive new LA fire balloons as wind picks up
Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California.
Billionaire and US funders pledge to cover climate financial obligations
It comes after President Donald Trump called for the US to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
The spectre of Trump haunts Europe as Germany prepares to head to the polls
Donald Trump's return to the White House has darkened the mood in Germany a month before elections.
Judi Dench says her vision loss is so bad she can no longer go out alone
The esteemed actress always has someone with her when she is in public now for a reason.
Why some Instagram users aren’t able to unfollow Trump and JD Vance
Social media users, including celebrities such as singers Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, are posting complaints that Meta will not let them unfollow President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
Scientists head to Antarctica to study climate change impacts
Thirty-eight scientists and crew set sail for Antarctica last Tuesday on NIWA's research vessel Tangaroa. Co-leader of the trip Professor Craig Stevens spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Flights cancelled for refugees who were slated to travel to US
Refugees who were slated to travel to the United States after a years-long and often cumbersome process have had their flights cancelled, according to a State Department memo.
Israel kills 10 Palestinians after ceasefire deal
The Israeli military has confirmed they killed 10 Palestinians in the West Bank city Jenin - just days after the ceasefire deal took effect in Gaza. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Trump administration to criminally probe officials who resist immigration changes
United States President Donald Trump's administration has directed US prosecutors to criminally investigate state and local officials who attempt to resist its immigration enforcement efforts… Audio
Dangerous winds threaten Southern California fires days before Trump visit
They are sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires could be reversed as the new president prepares to survey the damage.
Amsterdam based Music Supervisor Laura Bell discusses music in films
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Audio
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks
The US President has told reporters his Russian counterpart should make a deal to end the war with Ukraine.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 January 2025
On today's episode, inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, in one of his first acts as the 47th President, Donald Trump signed an executive order that he… Audio
'Like the apocalypse': 76 dead, guests leap from windows in Turkish ski resort fire
"People all started to jump with panic. One friend jumped from the 11th floor - may God have mercy on him," one witness said.
Nottingham Forest fans embrace kiwi striker Chris Wood
Kiwi footballer Chris Wood has been making a splash in the English Premier League, with 14 goals this season helping his Nottingham Forest side to third in the standings. Forest Focus podcast host… Audio
Djokovic beats Alcaraz, NZ pair through to doubles semi
Novak Djokovic battled injury to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter finals last night, keeping alive his bid to reach a record 25 grand slam titles. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley… Audio
Prince Harry's damages battle delayed as two sides in talk
The opening day of Prince Harry's damages battle against the owners of The Sun newspaper has been delayed as the two sides discuss a possible settlement. UK correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Alexa… Audio
Zelensky says security-guarantee would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is seeking a meeting with US President Donald Trump, says that at least 200,000 European peacekeepers will be needed to prevent a new Russian attack after…
