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Putin warns Russia could provide weapons to strike West
The Russian president also says the West is wrong to assume that Moscow will never use nuclear weapons.
Person with bird flu dies in Mexico
A person with prior health complications who had contracted bird flu died in Mexico in April and the source of exposure to the virus is unknown, the World Health Organisation says.
'I don't enjoy living': Christina Applegate opens up about depression from MS
The actor has discussed how she feels down as a result of living with multiple sclerosis.
Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays
A pair of NASA test pilots blasted off aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule bound for the International Space Station.
King Charles makes biggest speech since his cancer diagnosis
King Charles has paid a heartfelt tribute to those who took part in the D-Day landings, praising them for "replacing tyranny with freedom".
Polls for European elections open Thursday
EU elections open this week - around 400 million EU citizens will elect 720 members of the European Parliament - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the latest out of Europe Audio
Narendra Modi sees party majority slashed in general election
Prime Minister Modi is still in charge in India - but with far fewer members of parliament - Anas Mallick joins us from Pakistan Audio
UK: leaders of main parties battle in first leaders debate
Ellie Jay in London breaks down who won the first leaders debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer. Audio
As 12 months of record heat stacks up, scientists unpack the impacts
Analysis - As the world hits an alarming climate milestone, a new report by a US research team shows the staggering amount of extreme heat days each country experienced last year.
Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church stabbing videos
A legal battle to have graphic footage of a church stabbing in Sydney removed from Elon Musk's social media platform X has been abandoned.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June
On today's episode, central city Aucklanders have told the Police Minister they don't feel safe and want more officers on the beat as well as a downtown police station, Police Minister Mark Mitchell… Audio
Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant
Lauren Pisciotta has accused the star of sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination.
Narendra Modi declares victory in Indian election
He looks set to retain power but the Indian Prime Minister's Hindu nationalist party lost its outright majority.
Israel confirms deaths of 4 more hostages
Israel has confirmed the deaths of four more hostages - Alex Baird has the latest out of the Middle-East Audio
US: Biden to unveil executive order on immigration
Hunter Biden's trial is underway - while his dad is preparing a new order to help with the southern border crisis. Bevan Hurley reports in from New York. Audio
Renewable vs nuclear energy election issues in Australia
Australian PM Anthony Albanese promising to campaign in an upcoming election over the argument between renewable energy versus nuclear energy as Pam Corkery explains from Brisbane. Audio
Third Victorian poultry farm declares bird flu outbreak
Farm Prides Foods announces the viral strain detected at its Lethbridge aviary site is "the same strain found on an egg farm at Meredith" around 10 days ago.