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International relations expert on Russia-Ukraine war
An international relations expert says the anniversary of the Russia - Ukraine conflict raises questions about the possibility of achieving a "fair peace." Professor Rouben Azizian spoke to Alexa… Audio
European leaders in Kyiv mark three years of war, without US
Ukraine hosted European leaders to mark three years of all-out war with Russia, while top US officials stayed away. Audio
World leaders meet in Kyiv for peace summit
It's been three years since the war in Ukraine began - and world leaders have met in Kyiv for a peace summit. Kyiv correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Conservative CDU party wins German election
Germany's conservative political party - the Christian Democratic Union - has won the country's elections with 28 percent of the vote. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dies at 88
Roberta Flack was known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like "Killing Me Softly With His Song" as well as her professional collaborations and social activism.
UK: Sir Keir Starmer to meet US President in White House
Sir Keir Starmer heads to Washington to meet President Trump - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Japan: trains bringing politicians together
Japan's trains are bringing politicians together - Chris Gilbert has the details from Tokyo Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
BBC World's Rob Hugh-Jones joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including the German election result, marking three years since Russia invaded… Audio
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand wants Russia 'held accountable'
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Russia must be held to account for its invasion of Ukraine if a long-lasting peace deal is to be achieved. Audio
Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about government spending
Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
'Will the Americans still be there?' The looming question for NZ
Analysis: Some world leaders and ex-leaders think it is less reliable, after 10 days of geopolitical ructions centred on NATO. Audio
Ukraine 'defiant' against Russia and will continue to fight: Ambassador
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
Far-right surges in German election
The country's opposition conservatives now face messy coalition talks as the controversial Alternative for Germany party claims second place. Audio
Melania Trump returns to Washington after four-week absence
After a four-week absence from Washington, first lady Melania Trump has returned to the White House.
Pope suffering 'mild' kidney failure, in critical condition
Pope Francis remains in a critical condition, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure, the Vatican says.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
On today's episode, China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts", Monday marks… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Conservative CDU/CSU alliance leads in German election
The Conservative CDU/CSU alliance is leading in the German elections and the far right AfD is in second place. Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Zelenskyy says he would resign if it brought peace to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine's Nato membership, adding he would resign if it brought about peace in the country. BBC Kyiv… Audio
