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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years
The United States has barred tech companies that get federal funding from building "advanced technology" facilities in China for 10 years.
Trump search: US court unseals list of seized material
FBI agents found dozens of empty folders marked as classified during a search of Donald Trump's home last month, a court document shows.
NASA calls off retry of Artemis rocket launch, citing fuel leak
For the second time in five days, NASA halted a countdown in progress for the debut flight of its next-generation rocket in the moon-to-Mars program.
NASA: Artemis Moon rocket launch planned for Sunday, NZT
The US space agency is counting down once again to another attempt to launch its most powerful ever rocket.
Taiwan remains resolved to defend itself from China - president
Taiwan saw off Chinese forces six decades ago, and that resolve to defend the homeland continues today, Taiwan's president has told visiting former US officials.
Ex-Briton 'Isis Beatle' sentenced to life in prison in US
An Islamic State group militant from the UK has been sentenced to life in prison by a US court for his involvement with a terror cell.
China sanctions Taiwanese 'independence diehards'
China has sanctioned seven Taiwanese officials and politicians it says are "independence diehards", in its latest angry reproach of the democratically governed island.
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
The ongoing saga of FBI raid and documents retrieval from Donald Tump's Mar-a-lago estate. Also Danielle says Republicans are increasingly deciding they don't need to talk to the media, and the… Audio
Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' Chinese attack rehearsal
The United States has accused Beijing of "provocative" and "irresponsible" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack on the island.
Joe Biden tests negative for Covid-19
US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 after testing positive with a breakthrough case for days, the White House doctor says.
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle talks to Susie from Kansas where the state is due to hold a major vote on abortion. The Democrats have reached a climate deal, thanks largely to uber-centralist West Virginia senator Joe… Audio
US correspondent Karen Kasler
US correspondent Karen Kasler talks to Sunday Morning about \ the blue states and red states. Audio
Senator Joe Manchin suddenly backs Biden climate and tax bill
A US Democratic senator who has been a political thorn in the White House's side has announced his sudden support for President Joe Biden's top agenda item.
Animator Chrissy Metge on her new book
Chrissy Metge is a London-based Kiwi who has been working as an animator and author for a number of years. She's worked with animation studios from Pixar to Weta, Marvel, and George Lucas's ILM - and… Audio
US: Jan 6 hearing hiatus, Biden Covid recovery, big week for economic data
US correspondent Ron Elving joins Kathryn to talk about the last January 6 hearing ahead of the summer break, and why it may have done more damage to Donald Trump than the previous seven. Will his… Audio
Record floods in Yellowstone National Park bring nature reset
Record breaking floods which caused major damage in the Yellowstone National Park in the US have highlighted the challenges of climate change for park managers but have also forced a natural reset… Audio
Trump ex-adviser Bannon convicted of contempt of US Congress
Steve Bannon, an advisor to former President Donald Trump and an influential figure on the American right, has been convicted of contempt of Congress.
China warns of 'forceful measures' if US House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan
China's government has warned that it would take "forceful measures" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, after the Financial Times said she would go to the…
Pacific news in brief for 18 July
Media coverage of Pacific Islands is slanted, researchers say; most venues ready for 2023 Pacific Games; NZ told to pause on deep-sea mining; and more.
Biden raises Khashoggi murder with Saudi prince
US President Joe Biden says he raised the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
