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World News Wrap for 9 December 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: Zelensky meets with European leaders at No.10 Downing St
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in the UK for talks - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Business tensions high between Japan and China
Tension are high between China and Japan - Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio
A year after Assad's fall, families of missing detainees languish without answers
Amina Beqai has nowhere left to turn in her 13-year quest to find out what happened to her husband.
'Electrical fireworks' may have sparked lethal Indian nightclub fire
At the time, witnesses said the dance floor was packed with revellers.
BBC World News with Rob Hugh Jones
Rob Hugh Jones from the BBC World Service joins Nights to take a look at some of the events making international headlines. Audio
Zelensky to discuss peace proposals in London
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about plans for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to London to discuss peace proposals, as well as ongoing investigations… Audio
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia
Both sides have accused the other of launching strikes along their disputed border this morning.
Israel getting closer to phase two of Gaza ceasefire plan
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel getting closer to implementing the second phase of the Gaza Ceasefire plan, and how that would change things for Palestinians… Audio
NZers among alleged Two by Two church child abusers
The operator of a hotline set up in 2023 claims to have identified over 200 alleged perpetrators across Australia and New Zealand.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 December
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The police minister is rejecting claims he knew more about the Jevon McSkimming situation, than he let on; Netflix seems poised to acquire… Audio
Devastated families grapple with NSW bushfires
At least 20 houses have been lost across the Australian state in fires that flared up amid severe weather conditions last week.
Hundreds of works damaged by water leak at Louvre
Between 300 and 400 artworks had been affected by the leak discovered last month.
Three year old girl treated for injuries after pepper spray assault at Heathrow Airport
London's Metropolitan Police said the incident now appeared to have stemmed from a suitcase robbery by people known to each other.
The sound effects that make horror films so scary
In the trailer for Shelby Oaks, a mysterious sound throbs like an invisible threat.
For better brain health, it's never too late to get active
Even beyond the age of 65, exercise diminishes dementia risk, a new study has found.
Chinese jets point radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
Japan said that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft.
Ukraine peace talks end in Miami with lingering questions
As the talks concluded, the Kremlin welcomed US President Donald Trump's new security strategy.
US: President ramps up attacks on immigrants
President Trump attacks immigrants and awards Gene Simmons a Kennedy Centre honour as Katherine Firkin reports. Audio
European leaders will discuss Ukraine, Russia war
Talks between the US and Ukraine have been held in Florida - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the news out of Europe Audio
