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International Court of Justice defines what countries are expected to do to cut emissions
The world's top court has delivered its opinion on climate change, defining what countries are legally expected to do to cut emissions and fix the damage. Lawyers for Climate Action executive director… Audio
Do women really need more sleep than men?
If you spend any time in the wellness corners of the internet, you'll see claims women need more sleep than men. What does the evidence say?
Family of five among 100 killed in 24 hours in Gaza
The Al-Shaer family went to bed hungry at their home in Gaza City. An Israeli airstrike killed them in their sleep. Audio
Ruling allows country to sue each other over climate change
A landmark ruling has been released by the International Court of Justice which clears the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions of planet-warming… Audio
EU heading towards 15 percent tariff deal with US
The bloc will avoid a harsher 30 percent levy slated to be implemented from 1 August, two EU diplomats said.
Kiwi who raised $58k for a family in Gaza wants Givealittle to continue allowing fundraisers
But the online donation platform says it has a duty to go beyond minimum requirements when assessing the risk of money laundering.
Aid agencies warning mass starvation spreading in Gaza
More than 100 aid agencies warn that "mass starvation" is spreading across Gaza. UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Australia makes changes to child care sector after abuse case
And a year out from the next Commonwealth Games, are Aussies counting their golden chickens with sprinting sensation Gout Gout? Emma Cropper explains Audio
Intl Court of Justice finds countries liable for climate change
RNZ's Jamie Tahana reports from the Hague where the International Court of Justice has ruled in its first ever case about climate change Audio
UK: reaction to the death of Ozzy Osbourne, son of Birmingham
Episodes of Masterchef starring sacked hosts Wallace and Torode are to air - with edits, Ellie Jay has the story from London Audio
World Court says countries must address climate change in landmark opinion
The landmark opinion could influence global climate litigation, leading countries affected by climate change to seek redress.
'James Bond wannabe' found guilty of trying to spy for Russia
United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about a British man who "dreamt of being like James Bond", and has been found guilty of trying to spy for Russia, as well as… Audio
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba to quit after election drubbing
The PM's departure less than a year after taking office will trigger a succession battle within the ruling Liberal Democratic party.
New images shed light on Trumps ties to Epstein
Photos from 1993 confirm for the first time that Epstein attended Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples. His attendance at the ceremony was not widely known until now.
Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal
The US president cut a threatened 25-percent tariff to 15 percent ahead of a 1 August deadline.
Dozens of Palestinians die of malnutrition in two days
Dozens of Palestinians, including children, have died of malnutrition in the past two days according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The numbers come just a day after a joint statement from New… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Audio
How Ozzy Osbourne went from aging rocker to reality star
He'll be remembered differently by several different generations, and that's almost the definition of a pop cultural icon.
Kiwis take home the 'Oscars' of board game world
Two New Zealanders have taken home one of the top prizes in the Spiel de Jahres, an annual awards event considered the Oscars of the board game world.
How the world has reacted to death of Ozzy Osbourne
Known to fans as 'The Prince of Darkness' and the 'Godfather of Heavy Metal', Osbourne has died at the age of 76, the BBC reported, citing a family statement.
