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Trump moves to strip protections for endangered species
Trump administration officials defended their proposal as common sense.
US military officials in Ukraine to discuss end to war
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a number of US military officials visiting Ukraine to discuss bringing an end to the war with Russia, as well as more twists and turns in the… Audio
Trump signed the Epstein files bill. Will he actually release them all?
There are plenty of reasons to be suspicious about how the administration might handle the Epstein files release.
Trump leads boycott of G20 summit
The high-powered gathering represents 85 percent of global GDP and two-thirds of the world's population, but the US won't be there.
Should I kick my diet soft-drink habit? Where do I start?
Here are three evidence-based strategies to help you adjust.
NASA rejects alien spacecraft 'rumours' as new pictures of comet released
NASA has released fresh images of the interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS.
Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as bubble concerns mount
Nvidia has posted strong revenue and profits that exceeded Wall Street's expectations.
Trump admits approval rating down, except with 'smart people'
US President Donald Trump has done something he rarely does: He admitted his poll numbers had gone down.
Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have traded blame for what both call violations of the US-brokered truce.
UK: Russian spy ship in UK waters, asylum crackdown
UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to talk about a Russian spy ship that crossed in and out of British waters. Audio
Nearly a third of women face partner or sexual violence: WHO
The UN health agency estimates that 840 million women globally have experienced violence by an intimate partner.
Seven Canadians with ties to ex-Olympian turned drug lord arrested
Seven people linked to a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin have been arrested in Canada, including his lawyer, officials say.
Instagram, Facebook kicking off Australian teens a week early
A world-first social media ban for teens aged under 16 comes into effect in Australia on December 10.
'Military options ready': Britain responds as Russian spy ship points lasers at pilots
Britain is poised to react depending on the Yantar's next move, defence minister says.
Crunch-time for negotiators at COP30 in Brazil
It's crunch-time for negotiators at this year's global climate meeting in Brazil, with plenty of the details still to be thrashed out on the last official day of talks. Climate change correspondent… Audio
'How about going for a drive?' turns into epic global adventure
In a bus built from three other vehicles, Alan MacLeod and his wife packed up their family of six and set off around the world.
Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia
A person familiar with the talks told CNN the president's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has been leading the effort.
Trump's embrace of crown prince ushers in new era in US-Saudi ties
His trip to Washington has been a triumph, with the US president rolling out the red carpet for "the future king" and absolving him of the criticism he's faced for years.
World News Wrap for 20 November 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Brazil pushes negotiators for early climate deal at COP30 summit
The host country is hoping to buck the trend that has seen recent climate summits run well past their deadline on seeking an agreement.
