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Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
The declaration comes three months after Islamist-led rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's repressive government.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio
Duterte case seen as a 'gift' for embattled ICC
When the 79-year-old steps into the court in The Hague, he will be the first Asian former head of state to appear.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
UN probe finds Israel carried out 'genocidal acts' against Gaza
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacted by calling the UN's Human Rights Council an "anti-Israeli circus".
Trump describes Putin's general support for ceasefire as 'promising'
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising. US correspondent Simon Marks… Audio
Russian President is 'generally in support' of 30-day ceasefire
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced he is generally in support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Russia rejects US ceasefire plan for Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says he's open to discussing a ceasefire in Ukraine - Bevan Hurley is in New York Audio
Airstrikes end hotel siege in Somalia
Nabil Ahmed Rufai joins First Up from Ghana for all the news from Africa Audio
Wanted: Adventurous doctor for trip to remote nomadic community
A group of Kiwi medical specialists are seeking a doctor to travel over to the remote mountains of Ladakh on the border of India and Nepal to provide free healthcare to the region's nomadic peoples. Audio
King farewells sacked High Commissioner Goff after Trump gaffe
The former Labour Party leader and Auckland mayor made undiplomatic comments to the Finland foreign minister.
Putin orders Kursk troops to expel last of Ukraine's forces
President Vladimir Putin visited troops in Russia's western Kursk region shortly after Washington asked him to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.
South Korea charges air force pilots after accidental bombing of village
The pilots were charged with criminal negligence.
What we know about the ceasefire proposal Russia is considering
Ukraine had agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal
Kiwi surfer killed by shark in Australia
He was five weeks into a six-month caravan trip with his partner and their dog.
UK: captain of cargo ship arrested after tanker collision
There's been an arrest in the North Sea ship collision, Henry Riley has the news from London Audio
We ask "who is Mark Carney" Canada's new PM
Who is Mark Carney the new Prime Minister of Canada? Political expert David Moscrop joins first up from Ottawa Audio
Attack, hostages taken on Pakistan train
A train hijacking has ended in Pakistan, Anas Mallick has the breaking news. Audio
Greenland's pro-business opposition wins election amid Trump control pledge
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party has won the country's closely watched parliamentary election, beating the incumbent left-wing coalition in a vote dominated by US President Donald…
Pakistan train hijacking: Rescue complicated by suicide bombers
Attackers wearing suicide bombs were sitting next to passengers taken hostage after militants took over a train in southwest Pakistan, complicating rescue efforts a day after the country's first such…
