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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
Australia and NZ 'surprised' by Chinese live fire drills
Beijing is condemning what it says are "unfounded claims" regarding China's lawful military exercises in the Tasman Sea. ABC Australia defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cook Islands sign five-year agreement with China
The Cook Islands has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching seabed mineral riches. Cook Islands Opposition MP Teariki Heather spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Catholics around the world are awaiting the latest update on the Pope Francis, as he remains in critical condition. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Zelensky 'ready' to resign if it brings peace
The Ukrainian president says he would swap his presidency for NATO membership. Audio
Three years since Russia invaded Ukraine
Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Over the weekend, hundreds gathered throughout the country to commemorate the anniversary, including at Civic Square in Wellington and Silo Park… Audio
Polls close in Germany as conservatives look the likely winner
Voting in Germany's elections closed at 6 o'clock Monday morning (NZT). The country headed to the polls early in a snap election - prompted after the three-party coalition fell apart at the end of… Audio
