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US, Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia
The conversation could pave the way for a summit between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran discuss insufficient safeguarding of personal data collected at Manurewa Marae, and would you support New Zealand… Audio
White House says Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority
According to a filing, Musk can only advise the president and communicate the president's directives - not make decisions.
European leaders meet in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders have convened in Paris for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ukrainian President to visit Saudi Arabia day after US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after planned meetings between Russian and US officials. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Henry Riley reports from London
Sir Keir Starmer says British troops will be on the ground in Ukraine if peace is achieved Audio
UK offers to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was ready to send British soldiers as a peacekeeping force.
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
The US Department of State has removed the statement on its website.
BAFTA 2025 red carpet: All the looks from the celebrities
Britain's top movie honours hosted Hollywood's biggest stars, from Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez to Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Audio
European leaders plan emergency summit over Ukraine talks
European leaders are planning an emergency summit as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks. The US made it clear Europe will not be at the table for the talks, it will only be US, Ukraine and… Audio
US says Europe won't have seat at table for Ukraine peace talks
European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Ailing Pope Francis apologises for Vatican absence
Francis, 88, was admitted to a Rome hospital on Friday with a respiratory tract infection.
Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to "finish the job" against Iran with the support of US President Donald Trump.
US, Russian to negotiate over Ukraine conflict
Marco Rubio is headed to the Middle-East where it's expected talks to end the war in Ukraine are to begin soon. Audio
Europe: EU will not be part of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Europe correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports that European leaders might be left out of peace talks. Audio
Worlds of Music 16 February, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Samuel Yirga, Omar Bashir, Bob Marley, and Trevor speaks with the "Punk Professor", renowned British writer, musician, and educator, Vivien Goldman. Audio
'Make yourself relevant': Europe seeks united Ukraine front as US backing wavers
European leaders are scrambling to force their way to the table for any talks between a team of senior US officials and counterparts from Moscow and Kyiv.
Iran detains British tourists on suspicion of security-related charges
The family of the British couple, who were on a motorcycle tour of the world, say they are determined "to secure their safe return".
Syrian stabs passersby in Austria, killing teenager, injuring four
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker stabbed several passersby in the centre of the Austrian town of Villach on Saturday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people.
