World Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 July 2025
In today's episode, Sir Peter Jackson is backing an ambitious project effort to bring back the Moa from extinction, and it is being led Ngāi Tahu, Canterbury Museum, and Colossal Biosciences; Health… Audio
Trump doubles down on tariff deadline
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his new tariff deadline of August 1st, posting on social media that "there will be no change" to the date, and "no extensions will be granted". Wedbush… Audio
Trump and Netanyahu meet amid ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump has remained positive about Gaza ceasefire talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Does Elon Musk's new 'America Party' stand a chance?
David Smith, an associate professor with the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, joins Emile Donovan to assess Musk's prospects. Audio
How New Zealand decides who is and isn't a 'terrorist'
Explainer - The Proud Boys are no longer a terrorist entity in New Zealand. But how does a group get designated as terrorists in the first place?
'Transit Areas' to resettle Palestinians in Gaza proposed
A proposal bearing the name of a controversial US-backed aid group describes a plan to build large-scale camps.
Trump announces new tariffs up to 40% on several countries
The US President has cranked up the pressure on trading partners, firing off letters to heads of several countries, informing them of their new tariff rate.
BBC World Service with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World Service journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally including Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7th July 2025
In today's episode, around 130,000 families were expected to take advantage of FamilyBoost, which reimburses a portion of early childcare fees, but only around 60,000 have benefitted, and only 250… Audio
Gaza truce talks to resume
Public pressure is mounting on Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a permanent ceasefire and end the war in Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Alexander Cornwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Spain's scandal stricken ruling party bans members from hiring sex workers
Hit by a corruption scandal, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's party has shaken up its top leadership and banned members from paying for sex.
Russia launches record Kyiv drone strike following Trump-Putin call
Ukrainian officials say the aerial assault is one of the worst attacks of the three-year conflict. Audio
Israeli military prepares plan to ensure Iran cannot threaten Israel
The Israeli Defence Minister urged senior military officials to maintain its air superiority, after recent attacks on nuclear facilities.
Trump plans UFC fight at White House for US 250th anniversary
Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White is a close friend and supporter of the US president.
Ukraine kills one of the highest-ranking Russian officers of the conflict
Major General Mikhail Gudkov is one of Russia's most senior officers to have been killed since the start of the war with Ukraine.
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as scores more killed in Gaza
It comes as Israeli officials said prospects for reaching a ceasefire and hostage deal appeared high.
Trump wins major victory as flagship bill passes Congress
The controversial bill cements his radical second-term agenda and boosts funds for his anti-immigration drive. Audio
Modern-day record for speech holds up Trump tax-cut bill
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted the bill as a giveaway to the wealthy in an eight-hour, 46-minute speech.
Democrats delay big beautiful bill
Democrats significantly delayed the passing of US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' by deliberately debating it for hours in the House. POLITICO Legal Affairs Correspondent, Josh Gerstein… Audio
War zone extraction: High level negotiations, top secret contacts and friendly favours
Getting people out and home when they're trapped in a war zone is a dangerous and politically delicate task - here's how it's done.
