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Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un meet in Singapore
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met a few hours ago in Singapore - the first ever meeting between the sitting heads of their respective states. Our panellists discuss what, if anything, will come of it.
…Trump meets Kim: Entertainment or democracy?
USA correspondent: Steve Almond on the USA and North Korean summit in Singapore gets into swing. What will be decided when President Trump finally meets Kim Jung Un? Will it be more entertainment than… Audio
White House advisor tries to calm trade fears
The heads of seven of the world's biggest economies meet in Canada starting later today against a backdrop of a simmering trade dispute. Audio
US baker allowed to refuse to make gay couple's wedding cake
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Christian baker in Colorado who refused to custom make a wedding cake for a gay couple. Collette Luke reports. Audio
US-China trade commitment unlikely to end tensions
After days of talks, China agreed to buy more American agricultural and energy products to cut the large trade deficit, while both countries agreed to suspend prohibitive trade sanctions. Video, Audio
Trump still hopeful North Korea summit will go ahead
The White House is still hopeful their summit with North Korea will go ahead, despite an angry statement released by the North that threatened to cancel the highly-anticipated meeting. The statement… Audio
North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit
North Korea has thrown into question an unprecedented summit between its leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump scheduled for next month. The reclusive state has denounced military exercises… Video, Audio
Turkey's president fears 'new crises' after Iran deal withdrawal
The leaders of Britain, Germany and France, which were signatories to the deal along with China and Russia, said in a joint statement that Donald Trump's decision is a cause for "regret and concern."… Video, Audio
US backs off Iran deal
The Accord struck between Iran and some Western Nations will see not only an end to the US's participation but Al Gillespie explains how it will also effect world trade including New Zealand's. Audio
The US-based Kiwi tweeting daily about Trump: 'I just couldn't stop because it keeps getting crazier'
Texas-based New Zealander Lamia Imam (aka Sassy Little Hobbit) has been tweeting a daily update of Donald Trump's frequently surprising American presidency. We check in with her on Day 472. Audio
Former VW boss charged over emissions cheating
Former Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn has been accused of conspiring to mislead US regulators about the carmaker's emissions in a scandal that has been called 'dieselgate'.
Overcooking the comedy roast?
How far is too far when it comes to a comedy roast? Is it fair to target political staffers? Audio
White House doctor backs off Veterans Affairs role over accusations
Ronny Jackson, who once said US President Trump could live to 200 if his diet improved, has withdrawn as a nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs department amid misconduct allegations.
Naked gunman kills four at Waffle House
A customer managed to wrestle the semi-automatic rifle out of the hands of the shooter, who was wearing only a jacket which he dropped before fleeing on foot, police say.
Trump talks N Korea summit with Japan's Abe
The US is having direct talks at "extremely high levels" with North Korea, Donald Trump says, as the countries narrow down options for a possible summit between their leaders.
Trump appears to do TPP u-turn amid tariff backlash
Facing a growing backlash over a looming trade war with China, US President Donald Trump wants his officials to look at whether the US can rejoin the Trans Pacific Partnership. Video, Audio
CPTTP, Syria and NZ immigration
Al Gillespie of Waikato University says the chance of full-blown war in Syria is extreme. He also talks about the US wanting in on the CPTTP and New Zealanders wanting in on Australia. Audio
Is Donald Trump eyeing return to TPP?
The US President Donald Trump appears to be considering a return to the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Republican Senators in Washington say President Trump has asked his top trade… Audio
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire
US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he will not seek re-election and will retire early next year.
Mark Zuckerberg apologises for privacy breach
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's first-ever Congressional testimony went so well that shares of the social media giant saw their biggest one-day percentage gain since April 2016. Video, Audio
