https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/rss NZME Keep up with the latest developments and breaking news around the globe with Newstalk ZB. Wed, 06 May 2026 14:10:26 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/jpmorgan-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-former-banker-claims-sex-slave-abuse/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/jpmorgan-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-former-banker-claims-sex-slave-abuse/ A former employee at the bank JPMorgan Chase has filed an explosive sexual harassment lawsuit against his female colleague, alleging she forced him to be a “sex slave” – a claim the bank and the woman say is completely fabricated. Wed, 06 May 2026 03:41:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-urges-iran-to-do-the-smart-thing-and-avoid-further-costly-conflict/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-urges-iran-to-do-the-smart-thing-and-avoid-further-costly-conflict/ Tue, 05 May 2026 19:26:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/spreading-like-wildfire-fiji-grapples-with-soaring-hiv-cases/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/spreading-like-wildfire-fiji-grapples-with-soaring-hiv-cases/ As evening falls in Fiji’s capital, a steady stream of people approaches a makeshift clinic that is a first line of defence against one of the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemics. Tue, 05 May 2026 03:04:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/la-fire-suspect-had-grudge-against-wealthy-prosecutors-say/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/la-fire-suspect-had-grudge-against-wealthy-prosecutors-say/ The man accused of deliberately setting a deadly fire that torched an upmarket swathe of Los Angeles last year harboured a grudge against the wealthy, United States federal prosecutors said. Tue, 05 May 2026 02:54:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/uae-condemns-new-iran-attacks-as-a-dangerous-escalation-as-us-forces-sink-boats-and-down-missiles/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/uae-condemns-new-iran-attacks-as-a-dangerous-escalation-as-us-forces-sink-boats-and-down-missiles/ The United Arab Emirates slammed the latest Iranian barrage targeting its country, calling the attacks a “dangerous escalation”. Mon, 04 May 2026 19:12:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/united-airlines-jet-strikes-light-pole-and-delivery-truck-while-landing-in-us/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/united-airlines-jet-strikes-light-pole-and-delivery-truck-while-landing-in-us/ A United Airlines plane has hit a lamp post and a delivery truck on a New Jersey highway while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. Mon, 04 May 2026 01:24:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/hantavirus-outbreak-suspected-in-three-deaths-from-cruise-ship/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/hantavirus-outbreak-suspected-in-three-deaths-from-cruise-ship/ Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic - one of them confirmed as the victim of hantavirus, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Sun, 03 May 2026 20:37:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/alex-jones-announces-shutdown-of-infowars-conspiracy-platform/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/alex-jones-announces-shutdown-of-infowars-conspiracy-platform/ Right-wing conspiracist Alex Jones said his infamous Infowars platform has stopped broadcasting and closed its Austin headquarters. Sun, 03 May 2026 02:48:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/illegal-party-at-french-military-site-draws-up-to-40-000-ravers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/illegal-party-at-french-military-site-draws-up-to-40-000-ravers/ Up to 40,000 partygoers gathered on Saturday for an illegal rave at a military site in France, defying warnings about the risk of possible explosions from old ordnance. Sun, 03 May 2026 02:43:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/millions-of-thermos-products-recalled-in-us-after-faulty-stopper-caused-vision-loss/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/millions-of-thermos-products-recalled-in-us-after-faulty-stopper-caused-vision-loss/ More than eight million Thermos food jars and bottles are being recalled in the United States after three people suffered “permanent vision loss” when a faulty stopper was ejected into their eyes. Sat, 02 May 2026 22:12:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-senior-iranian-officer-says-he-expects-renewed-war-with-us/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-senior-iranian-officer-says-he-expects-renewed-war-with-us/ A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was “likely”, hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal. Sat, 02 May 2026 21:04:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-oil-prices-soar-to-four-year-high-us-chief-says-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-strangling-the-global-economy/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-oil-prices-soar-to-four-year-high-us-chief-says-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-strangling-the-global-economy/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:40:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/pablo-escobar-s-hippos-in-colombia-could-be-saved-thanks-to-indian-billionaire-s-son/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/pablo-escobar-s-hippos-in-colombia-could-be-saved-thanks-to-indian-billionaire-s-son/ Colombia has a huge problem that multiple governments have failed to deal with: hippos. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:39:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/oil-prices-skyrocket-to-highest-levels-since-2022-as-us-spends-25-billion-on-war/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/oil-prices-skyrocket-to-highest-levels-since-2022-as-us-spends-25-billion-on-war/ Oil prices have surged to more than US$119 a barrel, the highest level since early 2022, raising the economic toll from the war in the Middle East.  Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:29:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/cobra-bites-german-tourist-during-snake-charmer-act-at-egypt-hotel/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/cobra-bites-german-tourist-during-snake-charmer-act-at-egypt-hotel/ A German tourist has died after a snake bit him during a show in Egypt, after the performer let the snake slither up the man’s trouser leg. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:53:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/titan-sub-victim-s-wife-reveals-slush-remains-in-shoeboxes-after-implosion/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/titan-sub-victim-s-wife-reveals-slush-remains-in-shoeboxes-after-implosion/ The woman who lost her husband and son in the Titan submarine tragedy has described receiving their remains as “slush” in two small boxes. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:30:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/accused-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner-shooter-cole-allen-charged-with-attempting-to-assassinate-donald-trump/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/accused-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner-shooter-cole-allen-charged-with-attempting-to-assassinate-donald-trump/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:25:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/who-killed-roxanne-sharp-us-podcast-credited-with-solving-1982-cold-case/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/who-killed-roxanne-sharp-us-podcast-credited-with-solving-1982-cold-case/ A true crime podcast has been credited with helping crack a decades-old cold case, leading to four men being charged over the killing of a teenage girl. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:21:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/king-charles-state-visit-to-us-will-proceed-as-planned/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/king-charles-state-visit-to-us-will-proceed-as-planned/ The state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to the US will take place as planned following a shooting at a Washington media gala attended by President Donald Trump. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:21:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/mali-plunged-into-crisis-as-co-ordinated-terror-attacks-kill-defence-minister/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/mali-plunged-into-crisis-as-co-ordinated-terror-attacks-kill-defence-minister/ Mali has been plunged into an unprecedented security crisis after an alliance of Tuareg rebels and a jihadist group carried out synchronised attacks against the West African country’s military leadership. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:54:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/putin-netanyahu-and-trump-want-a-new-predatory-world-order-says-amnesty/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/putin-netanyahu-and-trump-want-a-new-predatory-world-order-says-amnesty/ The leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new “predatory” world order while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, according to rights group Amnesty International. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:13:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-evacuated-from-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-evacuated-from-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:18:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-pounds-ukraine-city-for-20-hours-straight-with-drones-and-missiles/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-pounds-ukraine-city-for-20-hours-straight-with-drones-and-missiles/ An onslaught of Russian drones and missiles pounded Ukraine’s central-eastern city of Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing eight people and wounding dozens, local authorities said on Saturday. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:55:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/netanyahu-orders-strikes-on-hezbollah-after-israel-alleges-truce-violations/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/netanyahu-orders-strikes-on-hezbollah-after-israel-alleges-truce-violations/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the military to strike Lebanon’s Hezbollah hard after what the army said was a string of ceasefire violations. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:16:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/donald-trump-orders-us-navy-to-attack-iranian-boats-laying-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/donald-trump-orders-us-navy-to-attack-iranian-boats-laying-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:01:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/denmark-train-crash-17-injured-after-two-trains-collide-head-on-near-gribskov/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/denmark-train-crash-17-injured-after-two-trains-collide-head-on-near-gribskov/ Two trains crashed head-on near the Danish capital, Copenhagen, on Thursday, leaving several people injured, police and media reports said. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:49:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/ukraine-negotiators-floated-donnyland-idea-to-win-over-donald-trump/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/ukraine-negotiators-floated-donnyland-idea-to-win-over-donald-trump/ Ukrainian officials have proposed naming a part of their country “Donnyland” in an effort to win over United States President Donald Trump. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:10:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/italian-parents-face-manslaughter-charges-after-statuette-thrown-by-son-kills-tourist/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/italian-parents-face-manslaughter-charges-after-statuette-thrown-by-son-kills-tourist/ The Italian parents of a teenage boy accused of killing a tourist with a statuette are facing manslaughter charges alleging they failed to supervise their son. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:15:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-three-ships-targeted-in-hormuz-iran-seizes-two-monitors-guards/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-three-ships-targeted-in-hormuz-iran-seizes-two-monitors-guards/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:23:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/pentagon-details-record-25t-budget-request/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/pentagon-details-record-25t-budget-request/ In the United States, the Pentagon has unveiled how it plans to spend US$1.5 trillion ($2.5t) requested in next year’s defence budget, even as some lawmakers cautioned the massive bill is unlikely to pass a sharply divided Congress. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:11:55 Z