Conflict
Russia, Ukraine soldier swap brings war-torn families back together
There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days.
Kyiv mayor says Russian drones, missiles trigger fires, injure eight
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, the city's mayor said.
Increasing tensions between international community and Israel over Gaza
International pressure has ramped up this week on Israel - to end its aid blockade on Gaza - and stop its military offensive. Rory Challands is an international news correspondent based in London and… Audio
Budget 2025: Spy agencies funds cut as national security threats grow
Funding changes come at a time of intensifying security challenges as cyber threats and geopolitical tensions escalate.
'At a tipping point in Gaza' says aid worker as children die
Twenty children have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the last few days, Save the Children say. Audio
Suicide blast targeting school bus kills five in Pakistan's Balochistan
At least three children and two adults were killed in the attack, the Pakistan army says.
Israel preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say
The US has obtained new intelligence, as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Audio
Conflict in West Papua intensifies
The president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua says recent violence in the region reminds him of his childhood. Audio
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
Analysis - Most observers believe there will be no peace unless America exerts maximum leverage.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
One year on from New Caledonia riots
One year after deadly violence broke out in New Caledonia, there's still no solution in sight for the French territory's political future. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
Putin and Trump speak for more than two hours discussing Ukraine ceasefire
A high-stakes phone call has just ended between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
BBC World journalist Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to explain the big events making headlines internationally, including the latest from Gaza, Europe and United Kingdom's first summit since Brexit… Audio
Al Gillespie: Are we headed for World War 3?
Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Jim to assess the prospect of another global conflict. Audio
Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza
Since Thursday the Israeli military has intensified operations across Gaza, killing more than 100 people, as Netanyahu pledged to continue bombings.
Ukraine peace process going exactly how Moscow wants it
Analysis: In the end, it's the Kremlin's plan playing out, and there appears to be little the White House will do.
Strikes in Gaza kill 120 as Trump talks of turning territory into 'freedom zone'
It also warned that Gaza was not "for sale" hours after US President Donald Trump again floated taking over the territory and turning it into "a freedom zone".
Zelensky to send team to Turkey for peace talks with Russia
After a day of uncertainty, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he's sending a team to Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. He's announced his defence minister will lead the… Audio
