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India and Pakistan: a history of armed conflict
The two sides have fought multiple conflicts - ranging from skirmishes to all-out war - since their bloody partition in 1947.
Worst fighting in decades erupts between India and Pakistan
India has attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with missile strikes, killing at least eight people. Pakistan called the attack a blatant act of war. Experts say a retaliatory attack in imminent… Audio
Why an India-Pakistan hotline is vital to bring them back from the brink
Analysis - India and Pakistan are getting perilously close to a dangerous military confrontation.
India launches military operation against Pakistan
Earlier on Wednesday, India launched air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir. The targets are the deepest India has hit inside the country since the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. At least… Audio
From 'saucy' popes to 'simple' ones, this tailor styles the pontiff
In a corner of central Rome, a family tailor shop has been hand-stitching the robes worn by the last eight popes over the past 200 years.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio
Conclave to select new Pope to begin
A New Zealand theologian says politicking will be at fever pitch as more than 130 cardinals gather in the Vatican to begin the process to elect a new pope. Catholic Theological College in Auckland… Audio
New Canadian PM Mark Carney visits White House
US President Donald Trump has met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, following last week's election in Canada that became focused on tariffs and American threats of… Audio
NZ motorcyclist killed in UK crash during Super Bike race
Investigations are underway after two riders, including a New Zealander, died in an 11-motorbike pile-up at a British Super Bikes race in England. Motorsport journalist Simon Patterson spoke to Ingrid… Audio
German Chancellor Merz confirmed in second vote
Law-makers in Germany have had to head to a second vote in an unexpected and embarrassing set-back for its new Chancellor. Deutsche Welle's Thomas Marzahl spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Canadian PM Carney meets US President at White House
Canada's new Prime Minister meets Donald Trump at the White House, David Moscrop joins First Up from Ottawa Audio
Israel strikes Yemen, cabinet confirms plan to capture Gaza
Israel hits targets in Yemen, Alex Baird has the latest from the Middle-East Audio
Israel hits Yemen's main airport in airstrike against Houthis
Israel struck Hodeidah port on Monday, after a Houthi missile landed near Israel's main air hub on Sunday.
German chancellor Friedrich Merz survives historic election debacle
Merz's failure to win backing for his chancellorship at the first attempt is a first for post-war Germany.
Ukrainian drones attack Moscow ahead of major military parade
Russia is preparing to host a major annual military parade expected to be attended by world leaders, including China's Xi Jinping.
Patterson 'reluctant' to let guests near pantry, mushroom trial hears
The sole surviving lunch guest has given evidence in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial.
The man who has injected himself with snake venom 856 times
Over the last 18 years, Tim Friede has turned himself into a human snake bite laboratory.
Met Gala 2025: The best looks from the red carpet
Rihanna reveals she's pregnant ahead of the event, Lorde represents NZ and Diana Ross graces the carpet for the first time in over 20 years.
From ban to champion, Zhao Xintong takes out top snooker title
Zhao Xintong is the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is about to go on trial. Here's what you need to know
Music's #MeToo movement has arrived. Here's what to expect from the Diddy trial.
