Ukraine’s president has presented his “victory plan” to the Ukrainian parliament; US presidential candidate Donald Trump tells all-female audience that he “is the father of IVF”; mayor of a German town has banned the humble cactus. Verity Geere shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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The US says Israel will risk a cut to military support if Gaza aid not boosted; anti-tourist protesters storm Spanish hotel, start washing dishcloths in pool; possible cheating at World Conker Championships. Verity Geere shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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A record number of Chinese aircraft and warships involved in military drills around Taiwan; rumours that King and Queen will be snubbed by senior Australian politicians; annual wife-carrying championships take US city by storm. Verity Geere shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Ukraine’s president has accused North Korea of sending personnel to work alongside Russian troops; man with shotgun and handgun arrested near Trump rally; a first for Space X as arm successfully catches Starship booster.  Verity Geere shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Flooding from hurricane causing mayhem in US; Portugal tries to keep its young generation from emigrating, and Rafa Nadal bows out. Verity Geere shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Anticipated to be one of the worst storms in 100 years makes landfall in Florida; emergency landing after pilot dies on Turkish Airlines flight; a major tradition at Wimbledon to be scrapped. Verity Geere shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Hurricane Milton is being anticipated to be especially severe; Russia’s chaos plan according to MI5 boss; Dutch beery art ended up in the trash. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Antisemitism is at record levels in the US amidst events in the Middle East; France’s Rwanda genocide trial centres on an author’s denial; a Picasso was hanging on wall of an Italian for 60 years. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Dozens killed in latest gang violence in Haiti; 3 days stuck up in the Himalayas; the ultimate superyacht. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Dozens of big cats have died in two zoos in Vietnam; a French puzzle finally solved after three decade search for a golden owl; James Blunt makes promise to change name legally if album tops charts. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Africa Melane

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