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What now for Japanese politics after another PM steps down?
Another wild week in Japanese politics with the resignation of the Prime Minister - Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. Audio
Palestinian gunmen kill six in Jerusalem bus stop shooting
The attack is among the deadliest in Jerusalem in recent years.
World news with the BBC
We cross to our friends at the BBC World Service to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally. Audio
'Star' French doctor goes on trial accused of poisoning patients
Frederic Pechier worked as an anaesthetist at two clinics when patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances.
Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses
Shigeru Ishiba has overseen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
Europe: Govt building hit in Kyiv, deadly cable car crash investigated
Seamus Kearney has the latest news from Europe, including hock as govt building burns in Kyiv after Russian strikes, and Portugal investigates the cause of deadly cable car crash. Audio
Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil as coup trial nears verdict
Thousands of supporters of former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have staged protests across several cities.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas over hostages
Militants seized 251 hostages during the massive 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, with 47 still believed to be in Gaza.
Teens mourned after fatal Melbourne attack
Two boys, aged 12 and 15, were killed on Saturday evening.
French Prime Minister calls for confidence vote
The French prime minister has called a surprise confidence vote, weeks after proposing dramatic budget cuts, including scrapping some public holidays. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Red Sea cable cuts disrupt internet across Asia and the Middle East
It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the damage but Netblocks identified failures affecting cable systems near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Almost 900 arrested at London Palestine Action protest
Britain proscribed Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation after members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military planes.
World News Wrap for 8 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins. Audio
US: Sth Koreans detained after ICE raids at Hyundai, released
Katherine Firkin reports from New York as crowds gather in Detroit to protest against Trump's threats to wage war against the city Audio
Ukraine government building on fire after biggest air attack of war
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the drone and missile barrage killed four people and caused damage across the country.
Russia strikes Ukraine with hundreds of drones
Russia strikes Kyiv on a massive scale, Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
'War or peace': Which direction is China headed?
Analysis - Many watching in capitals across the West, including Donald Trump, thought their messaging was clear.
Two children dead after 'targeted' stabbing
The stabbing happened in Melbourne's outer west in Australia.
