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The latest from Syria
Half-century of dynastic authoritarian rule came to a shockingly abrupt end in Syria this week with the overthrow of Bashar al Assad. Audio
Actor arrested after stampede death at film screening
A woman in her 30s was crushed to death amid a crowd trying to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun.
Dunedin regains world's steepest street title
The title was taken away in 2019 by a village in the north of Wales called Harlech who claimed the title for their street Ffordd Pen Llech, but Dunedin surveyor Toby Stoff has put history right. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 December 2024
On today's episode, ACC levies will soon go up for earners, businesses and motor vehicle owners, the country's second most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation, an inflammatory… Audio
Mass arrests in Ghana after recent elections
Turmoil in Ghana after last weekend's elections, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra Audio
US: NYPD warn CEO's to be on guard
A warning from the NYPD for the big Apple's CEOs - Bevan Hurley has the latest twist in the CEO murder case Audio
South Korea's ruling party backs impeachment, president refuses to step down
As his hold on the country becomes more tenuous after declaring martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol is pledging to "fight until the last moment with the people".
Trump named Time's Person of the Year
The magazine will recognise the president-elect as the individual deemed to have wielded the biggest influence on global affairs "for good or for ill".
US spearheads diplomatic push on Syria, Gaza
Joe Biden's top aides are heading to the Middle East to advance efforts to reach an elusive Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal and help ensure a smooth transition in Syria.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
FBI director Chris Wray quits
Donald Trump, who nominated Wray after firing the previous FBI director, recently named Kash Patel for the role, although Wray still had three years remaining on his 10-year term.
NZ man wins Spanish Scrabble championships, doesn't speak Spanish
Nigel Richards gained fame after winning the French-language title, despite knowing little beyond "Bonjour."
Syria's interim Prime Minister vows to rebuild country
Syria's interim prime minister has vowed to rebuild the country but acknowledges the uphill battle ahead. AP correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Criticism as Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA also confirmed the 2030 edition would be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries.
Brazil's president in hospital after emergency brain surgery
Brazil's President is in hospital for brain surgery, Kate Pereyra-Garcia reports from South America Audio
UK: father, step-mother found guilty of Sara Sharif murder
Guilty verdicts in the Sara Sharif case in the UK, Ellie Jay has the story from London Audio
'Lol': Kiwi mercenary hits back after Russia sentences him to 14 years' jail
Kiwi soldier Jordan O'Brien says he "breaks Russian soldiers and machines" in fight to free Ukraine.
South Korea police chief arrested as martial law fallout continues
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He is the latest top official to be arrested in a widening investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt.
Russia says it transported Assad in 'most secured way'
The Kremlin said on Monday that President Vladimir Putin had made the decision to grant asylum in Russia to Assad.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio
