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Over half a million evacuated in Cambodia, Thailand during border clashes
More than 500,000 people have fled their homes to safety in Thailand and Cambodia since the start of a reignited border conflict.
Wildlife comedy photography winners announced
An amateur photographer has won the Comedy Wildlife Awards with his shot titled 'High Five' of a young gorilla cavorting through a forest.
Trump's attack on Europe is a gift to Putin
The US president has doubled down on his criticism of Europe, calling it "weak" and "decaying".
Australia's social media ban for children takes effect
It's the first country in the world to ban social media for under-16s, with 10 major platforms ordered to block children or face a fine. Audio
World News Wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Syria marks a year since fall of Assad regime
It's been a year since the fall of Syria's Assad regime. Alex Baird reports from Doha Audio
Tanzania security tightens over planned protests
Tanzania's government cracks down on protests, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana. Audio
Building fire kills 22 in Indonesia
Police said a drone battery that exploded on the ground floor likely ignited the fire, which spread to the upper levels of seven-storey office building in central Jakarta.
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along contested border
The Southeast Asian neighbours both say they will not back down in defending their sovereignty.
Golden Globe nominations are here: What you need to know
All the nominees for the awards ceremony due to take place on 11 January in the US, hosted by Nikki Glaser.
Negotiations over Ukraine peace continue
Negotiations over Ukraine continue. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap for 9 December 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: Zelensky meets with European leaders at No.10 Downing St
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in the UK for talks - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Business tensions high between Japan and China
Tension are high between China and Japan - Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio
A year after Assad's fall, families of missing detainees languish without answers
Amina Beqai has nowhere left to turn in her 13-year quest to find out what happened to her husband.
'Electrical fireworks' may have sparked lethal Indian nightclub fire
At the time, witnesses said the dance floor was packed with revellers.
BBC World News with Rob Hugh Jones
Rob Hugh Jones from the BBC World Service joins Nights to take a look at some of the events making international headlines. Audio
Zelensky to discuss peace proposals in London
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about plans for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to London to discuss peace proposals, as well as ongoing investigations… Audio
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia
Both sides have accused the other of launching strikes along their disputed border this morning.
Israel getting closer to phase two of Gaza ceasefire plan
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel getting closer to implementing the second phase of the Gaza Ceasefire plan, and how that would change things for Palestinians… Audio
