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US blocks Gaza ceasefire call with third UN veto
It was the third US veto of a draft resolution since the start of the current fighting on 7 October.
Prince William calls for 'end to fighting' in Middle East 'as soon as possible'
Prince William said there is a "desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza" and for hostages to be released.
International Court of Justice hearings begin on Israel's occupation
While Israel is pursuing its war against Hamas in Gaza, the International Court of Justice in the Hague has begun hearings on whether Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since the Six Day… Audio
'I love you' - Navalny's wife pays tribute
The Russian dissident, 47, died last week after a walk at the "Polar Wolf" penal colony in the Arctic.
Gaza and Ukraine the focus of Munich Security Conference
The wars taking place in Gaza and Ukraine were the hot topics among politicians, diplomats, and defence industry representatives at the three day Munich Security Conference, which wrapped up… Audio
UN likely to vote on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto
The UN is likely to vote on an Algerian push to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, say diplomats, a move the US signalled it would veto.
Avdiivka: Ukraine troops leaving embattled eastern town
Ukraine's military says it is withdrawing its troops from Avdiivka - the key eastern town besieged by Russian forces.
Gary J. Bass: Japan's WW2 crimes on trial
Gary J. Bass has spent the past decade researching and writing his latest book, Judgement at Tokyo, about Japan's war criminal trials in the wake of WWII. Audio
Ukraine Russia war: US warns Avdiivka could fall
The US has warned that Russia could seize Ukraine's key eastern town of Avdiivka - the scene of some of the fiercest fighting in recent months.
Israeli forces conduct 'targeted operation' in Khan Younis hospital
Israel says its special forces are carrying out a targeted operation inside the main hospital in the besieged Gazan city of Khan Younis.
Medics inside Nasser Hospital say Israeli forces fired into… Audio
Ukraine claims to sink Russian warship in Crimea
Powerful explosions were heard early on Wednesday, according to local social media, which suggested the ship was hit south of the town of Yalta.
Israel Gaza: UN warns attack on Rafah could lead to 'slaughter'
Humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said Palestinians in Gaza were already suffering an "assault that is unparalleled in its intensity, brutality and scope".
Hipkins backing the halt of Israeli military action in Gaza
The Government now says it backs a halt to Israel's military actions in Gaza.
But what would a ceasefire in this conflict look like?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gaza: US, Qatar and Egypt senior officials discuss ceasefire
Senior officials from the United States, Qatar and Egypt are meeting in Cairo today to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza.
The head of the Israeli spy agency - Mossad - is also reported to be… Audio
Israel Gaza: Biden urges Israel to protect Rafah civilians
The US President says Israeli operations in the Gazan city should not go ahead "without a credible plan".
Government says Israel air strikes on Rafah should stop
The Government says air strikes on the southern city of Rafah should stop.
At a post cabinet press conference on Monday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was extremely concerned about the 1.5… Audio
Israel warned not to go ahead with ground offensive on Rafah
The United Nations, the European Union, the US, and Arab nations are warning Israel not to go ahead with a planned offensive on the southern city of Rafah, saying it will cause a humanitarian… Audio
Labour's David Parker on AUKUS
The Labour Party is describing the AUKUS defence partnership as a China containment strategy, which could further militarise the Asia-Pacific.
New Zealand is considering joining pillar two of the… Audio
NZ criticises Israel's plans for ground offensive of Rafah
New Zealand has joined a chorus of countries criticising a planned Israeli ground offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The city is shelter to more than half of the Gazan population, after… Audio
