World
Global Democracy Index shows Asia-Pacific in an age of conflict
More than half of the countries in Asia saw their democracy scores go down, with concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and political pluralism. Audio
Serious climate change storms already here - researcher
Super-charged storms are now occurring at magnitudes that haveever been seen before.
Lies about recycling drove plastic sales - report
The US-based Center for Climate Integrity found the majority of plastics cannot and never will be recycled. Audio
Trial begins over Alec Baldwin film set shooting
By Steven McIntosh, BBC Entertainment reporter Jury selection has begun in the trial of armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins died…
German police carry out raids searching for human traffickers
To Europe now - our correspondent in Sweden is Anita Purcell-Sjölund Audio
UK: Julian Assange's extradition hearing last day
Let's begin in the UK, joining Nathan Rarere from London is Ellie Jay. Audio
Two charged with murder in shooting at Super Bowl rally in Kansas City
Two men have been charged with murder following a shooting in Kansas City near a Super Bowl victory parade last week.
David Cameron's Falklands visit prompts playful dig from Buenos Aires
The British Foreign Minister is visiting the Falkland Islands and vowed to help protect the islands as long as the residents want it.
NZ police among agencies involved in cybercrime takedown
The ransomware group was allegedly involved in hacked health records in New Zealand.
Indian farmers resume protests in Delhi over crop prices
To South Asia now - our Pakistan based correspondent in the region is Muhammad Anas Ahsan Mallick. Audio
US: Navalny warned of second Trump presidency before death
To the US now - Bevan Hurley is on the job from New York City and joins the programme now. Audio
Reaction from Australia as Julian Assange appeals extradition
As we do every Wednesday, it's time to cross the Tasman to Brisbane based Pam Corkery Audio
Mayan tourist train: A 'megaproject of death' or a lifeline?
The $28 billion Tren Maya will cover 1500 kilometres and funnel cash into struggling Mexican villages. But protesters say the project is exploitative and environmentally destructive. Audio
'Pregnant mothers fled for their lives' in PNG massacre
More than 50 bodies have been retrieved after inter-tribal tensions erupted.
How Israel plans to hit Hamas and scale back war
Israeli forces expect to continue full-scale operations in Gaza for up to eight weeks as they prepare for a ground invasion in the southern city of Rafah.
NSW secondary school sees more IRL interaction after phone ban
Mobile phones will be officially banned in schools starting next term, but some schools have already implemented the policy. Under the new rules, students will not be allowed to use a phone at school… Audio
Poverty levels in Argentina hit 20 year high
To South America now, in Argentina is RNZ's Kate Pereyra-Garcia. Audio
UK: govt loses 2 by-elections, bad sign for PM
We'll begin Tuesday's programme in the United Kingdom, joining us from London is our correspondent Henry Riley. Audio
BBC World lookahead with Rich Preston
The Netherlands challenge Israel at the International Court of Justice and the world reacts to the sudden death of Alexei Nalvany, one of Russian president Vladimir Putin's greatest domestic critics.
…Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio