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Middle East correspondent, Sebastian Usher - Netanyahu on trial
The trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges has opened in Jerusalem, days after he began a new term in office. Mr Netanyahu is the first standing leader to face trial… Audio
Israel's prime minister on trial for corruption
Benjamin Netanyahu is about to become the first serving Israeli prime minister to face criminal prosecution, in a case he calls a political witch-hunt.
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins the show to look at the big… Audio
'No evidence that Covid-19 is causing huge loss of life'
Professor Michael Levitt, a Nobel laureate and Stanford biophysicist, says there is no clear evidence that Covid-19 is causing massive loss of life, despite evidence to the contrary in places like… Audio
Kiwi forced to close the gates at Bethlehem University
New Zealander Brother Peter Bray is the Vice Chancellor and CEO of Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. He joined the show earlier in the year to share his fascinating… Audio
The life and times of spoonbender Uri Geller
Spoon-bending celebrity psychic Uri Geller is a mystifier and probably the most investigated paranormalist of all time. He is also distantly related to Sigmund Freud and originated spoonbending. And… Audio
Is antisemitism on the rise once again?
Dr Deborah Lipstadt has spent her life studying hate - specifically, the hatred of Jews. The Atlanta-based historian and author wrote about antisemitism in her 1993 book 'Denying the Holocaust' and… Audio
Nauru to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The government of Nauru has decided to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Anger as Israel heads to second election this year
Israel's parliament voted to dissolve itself today, sending the country to an unprecedented second snap election this year as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition…
Being Bibi: The turbulent life of Israel's leader
Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu into his fifth term as Prime Minister - but with the threat of indictments hanging over him. What price might his coalition partners extract for their support? And… Audio
Gaza conflict: Rocket barrage and Israeli strikes intensify
Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip have stepped up their attacks on each other, in some of the most intense exchanges of recent years.
$150m Lunar-landing fail: Israel's spacecraft crashes on to moon
A attempt to land an Israeli spacecraft on the moon has ended in disaster because of failure of its main engine.
Benjamin Netanyahu secures Israel election, local media reports
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office despite running neck-and-neck with his challenger.
Israel strikes Hamas in Gaza after rocket injured seven
Israel says it has begun carrying out strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, hours after a Palestinian rocket hit a house north of Tel Aviv.
Hatari hit bizarre note amid Eurovision's bland fare
Icelanders are crazy about Eurovision, with its kitsch glamour and often saccharine music.
Israel starts building massive fence on Gaza border
Israel says it has started reinforcing its border fence with the Gaza Strip, erecting a galvanised steel barrier six metres high that will run the length of territory.
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria - military
Israel says it has conducted the strikes - but Syrian media says it repelled an Israeli attack.
Israel-Gaza violence erupts after killings
Violence has flared between Israel and Gaza, a day after seven militants and an Israeli soldier were killed amid an undercover Israeli operation in Gaza.
Nadia Abu-Shanab: Israel activists won't pay fine
The two New Zealand activists being sued by an Israeli court for almost $19,000 are confident the ruling will not be enforced. Justine Sachs, a Jewish New Zealander, and Nadia Abu-Shanab, from a… Audio
A journey through the war gardens of the world
Freelance photojournalist, writer and filmmaker, Lalage Snow has worked in some of the most war torn and damaged places on earth. Whilst working in Afghanistan she came across amazing people putting… Audio, Gallery