War
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
The United States will keep attacking Yemen's Houthis until they end attacks on shipping, the US defense secretary said.
Ukraine's Zelensky says there is now a good chance to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia.
Putin blinks as Trump's angry gaze shifts
Analysis - In the new poker game of international politics, Donald Trump is dealing the cards.
Do we really need to boost our military spending?
Analysis: New Zealand is being urged to spend 2% of GDP on defence, but is that possible and would it make a difference?
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
The declaration comes three months after Islamist-led rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's repressive government.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio
UN probe finds Israel carried out 'genocidal acts' against Gaza
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacted by calling the UN's Human Rights Council an "anti-Israeli circus".
Trump describes Putin's general support for ceasefire as 'promising'
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising. US correspondent Simon Marks… Audio
Russian President is 'generally in support' of 30-day ceasefire
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced he is generally in support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Putin orders Kursk troops to expel last of Ukraine's forces
President Vladimir Putin visited troops in Russia's western Kursk region shortly after Washington asked him to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.
Russian missile attack on central Ukraine kills one, injures five
Local officials also said the attack struck an infrastructure facility and caused a fire.
World leaders gather to discuss peace between Russia - Ukraine
There's been a flurry of diplomacy as world leaders seek to bring a lasting end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What we know about the deadly violence in Syria
Hundreds of people have been killed in the fighting between the security forces and supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 March 2025
In today's episode, as New Zealand mulls sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, Australia has just been struck with a stark warning from Russia of "grave consequences" if it… Audio
Russians creep through gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops
By Guy Faulconbridge and Felix Light, Reuters Russian special forces crept for miles through a gas pipeline near the town of Sudzha in an attempt to surprise Ukrainian forces as... Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week, Hundreds of thousands are… Audio
More than 1000 killed in Syrian crackdown on Alawite region, war monitor says
The victims included women and children from the Alawite minority.
King Charles calls for unity in 'uncertain times'
Britain and European countries have been scrambling to present a united front following US President Donald Trump's sudden withdrawal of support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces fighting inside Russia are almost surrounded
Thousands of Ukrainian troops who stormed into Russia's Kursk region last summer in a shock incursion are nearly surrounded by Russian forces there.
Zelensky's approval rating rises after Trump spat
The Ukrainian president's approval rating at home has risen by 10 percentage points since his White House spat with Donald Trump
