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European leaders meet in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders have convened in Paris for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ukrainian President to visit Saudi Arabia day after US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after planned meetings between Russian and US officials. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
UK offers to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was ready to send British soldiers as a peacekeeping force.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Audio
Trump team to start Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
The group consists of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US national security adviser Mike Waltz and White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
US could send troops to Ukraine if Russia doesn't seek peace - Vance
US Vice President JD Vance has warned that the United States could send troops to Ukraine and hit Russia with further sanctions if Vladimir Putin doesn't negotiate a peace deal...
Chernobyl plant shelter damaged by Russian drone attack - Zelensky
A Russian drone attack has caused significant damage to the radiation shelter of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says
Experts fear entire international order is crumbling
Professor Richard Jackson of Otago University said Donald Trump added a whole new wildcard to global security.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 February 2025
On today's episode, the United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect to return to its 2014 borders and has downplayed the chance of it becoming a member of NATO, the union… Audio
Gaza ceasefire deal on brink of collapse
A dispute between Israel and Hamas over the release of hostages has pushed the Gaza ceasefire deal closer to collapse. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US not supporting Ukraine's NATO membership
The United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect to return to its 2014 borders and has downplayed the chance of it becoming a member of NATO. Correspondent Stuart Smith… Audio
US President Trump meets with Jordan's King Abdullah
US President Donald Trump has been meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah after Trump said he could withhold aid to Jordan and Egypt if they didn't take in Palestinian refugees. Washington D.C… Audio
Hamas tells Trump Israel must respect Gaza ceasefire
Hamas has criticised President Trump's intervention in the increasingly fragile ceasefire deal, saying the only way to ensure all Israeli hostages return home is to stick to the terms of the… Audio
Hamas claims ceasefire violations, puts hostage release on hold
Israel said Hamas had violated the ceasefire agreement with its announcement.
Hamas to delay release of Israeli hostages
Hamas says it's delaying the release of Israeli hostages until further notice. Middle East correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israel condemns frail appearance of released hostages
The scenes during Saturday's hostage handover have drawn condemnation from Israel, as the government described the scenes as "shocking". Audio
Trump supports AUKUS pact - US defence secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump supported the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal after Australia confirmed its first US$500 million payment under the defence pact. Audio
Trump vows US will 'take over' Gaza, says Palestinians should leave
Trump said Palestinians should leave Gaza for good "in nice homes and where they can be happy and not be shot, not be killed".
North Korea troops pull back after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
They have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military official said, amid reports of mass casualties. Audio
Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released in latest Gaza exchange
"I feel joy despite the journey of pain and hardship that we lived," says a Palestinian man who was serving two life sentences in an Israeli jail.