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Fighting continues in parts of Sudan despite ceasefire
A BBC reporter in Omdurman, adjoining the capital Khartoum, said there was fighting near TV and radio buildings, a lack of doctors, and people were struggling to access food and money.
Sudan half way through 72 hour ceasefire
Sudan is now more than half-way through a temporary 72-hour ceasefire allowing thousands of people to flee the country.
The UN says the shaky truce is holding, despite reports of sporadic gunfire and… Audio
Europe: Xi, Zelensky speak by phone, first time since invasion
To Europe now - Nathan Rarere joined from Sweden by our corresponent Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio
UK: British evacuees arrive back from Sudan
We begin this Thursday in the UK - Nathan Rarere is joined by our correspondent - and London Marathon champion, Henry Riley. Audio
Ceasefire in Sudan, UN prepares for mass exodus
A ceasefire began in Sudan yesterday morning after a three-day truce was brokered by the US and Saudi Arabia.
Residents have reported sporadic gunfire, but both the Sudanese Army and the Paramilitary… Audio
Mid-East: Iran continues crackdown on hijab wearing
Joining Nathan Rarere from Doha is our correspondent in the Middle East Alex Baird. Audio
Australia gets major overhaul of defence force
We begin this Wednesday in Australia - joining us from Brisbane is Pam Corkery. Audio
'They risked everything': Defence Minister singles out medical staff's bravery at Gallipoli service
At the dawn service at Anzac Cove, Andrew Little highlighted the bravery on both sides, saying the medics were invaluable in helping troops injured in the battle.
Indonesia hit by magnitude 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning lifted
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck west of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, triggering a tsunami warning which has now been lifted.
US says Sudan factions agree to ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated
The United States says that the warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire, while Western, Arab and Asian nations race to extract their citizens from the country.
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the passing of Australian comedian Barry Humphries and discusses changes for long-time Kiwis living in Australia and wanting to become Australian citizens. He suggests a few… Audio
Australia to accelerate missile build-up as defence awaits review
One of the most significant defence documents since World War II will address challenges and outline how Australia should rapidly acquire new long-range strike capability to deter rising threats from…
Europe: spate of ATMs bombings in Germany
Nita Blake-Persen is our Europe correspondent and she joins us from Germany. Audio
US: citizens evacuated from Sudan, abortion drug not banned
We begin this morning with Newshub's North America correspondent Mitch McCann in New York. Audio
Meghan hits out at media over decision to not attend coronation
The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the British media over reports that letters exchanged with King Charles played a part behind her decision not to attend his coronation.
Foreign states start evacuations from Sudan as battle rages
US President Joe Biden on Saturday said the US military conducted an operation to extract US government personnel from Khartoum, adding that Washington is temporarily suspending operations at its…
Rediscovered WWII ship wreck: NZers may have been on board
New Zealanders may have been on board the just-rediscovered sunken WWII ship Montevideo Maru when it sank full of Australian prisoners, a historian says.
Alec Baldwin prosecution in 'Rust' case bungled from start, experts say
A decision by New Mexico lawyers to drop charges against Alec Baldwin in the shooting death of the cinematographer in Rust marked a logical conclusion to a flawed prosecution, legal experts say.
2024 US election: Who has their hand up to run for president
Explainer: US President Joe Biden is expected to announce his campaign to seek re-election in 2024, Trump confirmed his bid last year, but who else might have their hat in the ring?
Shipwreck found 81 years after Australia's worst maritime disaster
Hundreds of Australians were killed when the Montevideo Maru sank during World War II, with its location remaining a mystery - until now.