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Grand Theft Auto VI release date delayed to November 2026
Developers Rockstar Games said the extra months "will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve".
Pirate attack off Somali coast fuels fears of comeback
The vessel, run by Greek firm Latsco Marine Management, was attacked by armed assailants while travelling to South Africa from India.
Password to Louvre's CCTV network was recently just 'LOUVRE'
The holes in the Louvre's security weren't all physical. In the virtual realm its track record left much to be desired, a new report has revealed.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Two days that tarnished Trump's aura of absolute power
Analysis: Hints of vulnerability and successful challenges to his authority spell political danger for the president.
US teacher shot by student awarded $17.7 million
The now-former teacher, sued ex-assistant principal Ebony Parker, alleging Parker failed to act on concerns the student had brought a gun to school.
Window to save Earth 'closing rapidly' - climate talks host
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of COP30 host Brazil said "extremist forces" were condemning future generations to life forever altered by global warming.
Andrew summoned by US Congress panel for Epstein questioning
The former prince was sent a letter by Democratic members of the House Committee on Oversight, requesting he submit to questioning.
Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam
Asia's most powerful storm has made landfall in Vietnam, after causing widespread flooding in the Philippines. BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bangkok. Audio
World News Wrap for 7 November 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK prisoner surrenders after mistaken release
Police launched a manhunt after it emerged two prisoners had been freed in error, at great embarrassment to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's struggling centre-left Labour government.
French musician's serenades for animals getting a lot of love
French musician Plumes serenades animals around Europe, at zoos, farms and sanctuaries.. he joined Nathan Rarere for a chat. @PLUMES Audio
US: Democrats sweep off-year elections from Republicans
A big week in the USA for Democrats - winning vital elections across the country in an off year - Zach Montellaro reports Audio
First Up gets predictions for All Blacks vs Scotland in Glasgow
The All Blacks play Scotland at Murryfield on Sunday, Leonard Powell hit the streets of Glasgow to see what the locals think Audio
Afghanistan, Pakistan resume peace talks in Istanbul
Anas Mallick has his report from Turkey where Pakistan and Afghanistan continue peace talks Audio
US shutdown sends airlines scrambling as travel chaos looms
Flight cuts are set to be ordered at the US' 40 busiest airports, as staffing shortages cause delays, affecting 3.2 million travellers.
US Democratic giant, Trump foe Nancy Pelosi to retire
Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives, announced she will step down at the next election.
Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon
The Israeli military carried out heavy airstrikes after issuing evacuation orders for three locations, saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities.
What's the secret behind IKEA's global success?
Emile Donovan speaks to University of Otago consumer behaviour expert Professor Lisa McNeill. Audio
Ultramarathon runners push limits in 90-hour King of the Hill race
Blaine Bourke began to question what he was doing as darkness fell across the 89th hour of an ultramarathon in central Victoria.