World Politics
US returning Caribbean strike survivors to Colombia and Ecuador
"The two surviving terrorists are being returned to their countries of origin, Ecuador and Colombia, for detention and prosecution," Trump said on Truth Social.
US says 'credible reports' Hamas planning attack against Gaza civilians
"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire."
The leaked email that finally forced Charles to act on his brother
Analysis: Something had to be done, the question was whether he would do it himself or if his brother would be forced to show him the door.
African leaders face growing Gen Z protest movements
Events in Madagascar reflect a broader trend of similar protests in recent years, impacting countries across Africa, Asia and South America.
Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
His declaration came as Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said it would hand over the remains of two further hostages.
Trump officials want another face-to-face Kim Jong Un meeting
They have privately discussed setting up a meeting between President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader when Trump visits Asia next month.
US and Venezuela amass military forces as tension builds
Venezuela's troops and militia are being repositioned and mobilised, with the two countries' presidents locked in a stand-off.
Defence Minister Collins visits CIA headquarters at Langley
Judith Collins has met with the CIA director and held discussions, during a trip to Washington DC.
Trump commutes sentence for disgraced ex-congressman
George Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison and expelled from Congress, after lying about his background and defrauding donors.
Venezuela 'doesn't want to f**k around' with US, says Trump
The US president has escalated rhetoric against the Venezuelan leader, saying Maduro has "offered everything" to avoid confrontation.
US courts to begin staff furloughs as shutdown lingers
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the federal judiciary will be forced to send some of its over 33,000 employees home and require others to work without a paycheck.
Kremlin proposes 'Putin-Trump tunnel' linking Russia, US
Kirill Dmitriev has invited Musk's Boring Company to dig an $8b tunnel linking Russia and the US "to symbolise unity." Audio
Inside NZ's 'hectic day' after Trump's tariff shock
Official documents show the degree of alarm raised in the hours after the US president dropped his bombshell.
Trump suggests too soon for Tomahawks in talks with Zelensky
The US President added that he was confident of getting Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the invasion he launched in 2022.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump says great progress made after Putin phone call
US President Donald Trump says "great progress" has been made on a two-hour phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent Nick Harper in Washington. Audio
Hamas says Palestinians still being killed despite ceasefire
Hamas says more than 20 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire came into effect at the start of this week. Alexander Cornwell, a senior correspondent for Reuters, spoke to… Audio
Trump will only give Argentina $20b bailout if his ally stays in power
The President is showing few concerns about the infusion of cash during the US government shutdown.
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
Why Trump shouldn't be thanked for Gaza ceasefire
Analysis: "Thank you," said giant letters etched in the beach in Tel Aviv. But should anyone be thanking the US president?
