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Vatican releases first image of Pope Francis in hospital
The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital a month ago. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Beef and Lamb NZ on trade talks with India
Restarting trade talks with India is being seen by Beef and Lamb New Zealand as marking a significant step forward for New Zealand's red meat sector, unlocking new opportunities for exporters. Beef… Audio
UK: PM vows to fix broken welfare system
Welfare reform is the big talking point in the UK this morning, Ellie Jay joined the programme from London Audio
US continues airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
The US attacks Houthi positions in Yemen, Alex Baird has the news out of the Middle-East Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Nights speaks to BBC World Service reporter Rob Hugh-Jones about the big stories making the headlines globally. Tonight Rob looks at the latest situation in the war between Ukraine and Russia as… Audio
Award-winning Irish harpist Úna ní Fhlannagáin
Úna ní Fhlannagáin is an award-winning Celtic harpist, from county Galway, and she's in New Zealand wrapping up a five week tour. Audio
Houthis respond to US air attacks on Yemen
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about the Houthis responding to US air attacks on Yemen over the weekend and Israel carrying out deadly attacks in Gaza over the past couple of… Audio
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.
'We'll keep our nerve': Peters readies for sitdown with Rubio
The Foreign Minister is keeping his cool in the US ahead of the main event.
Peters' latest rodeo may become his bumpiest yet
Analysis - The Foreign Minister's trip to Washington comes at a time of global volatility, where rules seem to be constantly changing. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington… Audio
Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures over 100
A flare used at the concert triggered the fire in the club in the town of Kocani.
US: violent, deadly tornadoes through southern states
Katherine Firkin reports in from the USA where tornadoes have cut a swathe through a number of southern states Audio
Ukraine still after security guarantees from Europe allies
A deadly nightclub fire claims lives in Macedonia - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the latest from Europe Audio
Voice of America channels fall silent as Trump administration guts agency and cancels contracts
Some of VOA's local-language radio stations have stopped broadcasting news reports and switched over to music to fill the airtime, according to listeners.
Astronaut crew docks with space station to replace stuck NASA astronauts
The Crew-10 astronauts' SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the ISS on Sunday.
Worlds of Music 16 March, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Fanfare Ciocarlia, Anouar Brahem, The Warratahs, and Trevor pays tribute to soothing soultress Roberta Flack. Audio
Pope signals he doesn't plan to resign
Reforms on the table include how to give greater roles to women in the Catholic Church, including ordaining them as deacons, and the greater inclusion of laity in governance and decision making.
Peru fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home
A fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
New South Wales heatwave creating 'extreme' bushfire risk
A heat wave has resulted in a total fire ban for large swaths of New South Wales, including Sydney, with more "hot, dry and windy conditions" forecast.
