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Activists say Gaza aid flotilla attacked by 'multiple drones'
Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla said they heard explosions and saw multiple drones that targeted some of their boats.
What is The Booker Prize and how does it work?
How many books do judges have to read? How fast? How much money is there in the win? And why has it been the source of controversy?
Super Typhoon Ragasa set to slam Hong Kong
The world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong. New Zealander Mark Steed spoke to Charlotte Cook from Discovery Bay in Hong Kong. Audio
Death toll climbs to 14 in eastern Taiwan as typhoon unleashes flood
Fourteen people have died in eastern Taiwan's Hualien county after a barrier lake in the mountains overflowed and sent a wall of water into a town during a typhoon, the island's fire department says.
This year's Booker Prize shortlist unveiled
153 books were whittled down to six. Judge Sarah Jessica Parker described the process as "real agony".
'We were hit with a lot': Ardern talks Christchurch attack, Trump and public backlash with Jon Stewart
The former PM spoke to the Daily Show about her documentary and whether a return to politics is in her future.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Would-be Trump assassin tries to stab himself after guilty verdict
Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the verdict was read, a person in the courtroom told CNN. Authorities stopped him from doing so.
Watch: Macron has to call Trump after being blocked by US leader's motorcade
"I'm sorry, Mister President, I'm really sorry," a clearly embarrassed police officer told Macron who was trying to cross the street with members of his delegation.
Judges unfavourable on Trump's string of First Amendment cases
The Trump administration faces a backlash for targeting speech it disagrees with, and federal judges have left a trail of rulings lambasting it for trampling on free speech rights of law firms, media…
Botswanans get a day off after success at World Champs
Botswanans get a day off after success at the World Athletics Championships Audio
South Korea jails CEO for over decade after fatal fire
The chief executive of a lithium battery maker and his son have both been sentenced.
'We have enough food, water': Kiwi living in China bracing for super typhoon
Super Typhoon Ragasa is the biggest to hit the planet this year and is expected to bear down on China tonight. Audio
'You've got to fight fire with fire: Kamala Harris' first interview about her new book
Harris devoted a significant portion of the interview to excoriating President Donald Trump's administration, repeatedly calling him a "tyrant".
How can this woman 'sniff out' Parkinson's?
Retired Scottish nurse Joy Milne was asked to smell 12 shirts - half of which were from people with diagnosed Parkinson's. She stunned the scientists.
Diddy's lawyers seek 14-month prison term over conviction
Combs, 55, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison after a jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Drones disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports
All take-offs and landings were halted for nearly four hours at the Nordic region's busiest airport.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Time to check what's happening in Australia with our correspondent Brad Foster. Audio
Hong Kong braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa
The Super Typhoon is expected to bring heavy rain that may lead to a significant storm and sea surge in the densely packed city.
Australian opposition vows to reverse recognition of Palestine if elected
Opposition leader Sussan Ley has written to US Republicans to say a Coalition government would withdraw recognition of a Palestinian state.
