Conflict
Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas- Israeli official
Meanwhile, Hamas said it "was reviewing the new [US envoy Steve] Witkoff proposal".
The last heroic act of Kiwi killed in drone attack in Ukraine
Shan-Le Kearns, 26, was killed while rescuing wounded comrades . Audio
Aid group opens third distribution point in Gaza
But the UN says the amount of aid coming in still remains far below what is required to relieve the risk of famine.
Christchurch man killed in Ukraine
Foreign Affairs says it'll take time to gather information on the death of a New Zealander in Ukraine. The Weatherman Foundation missing-in-action programme's Lauren Guillaume spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Chaos in Gaza on first day of aid after weeks of hunger
Palestinians have been pushed towards famine after an 11-week blockade on aid.
Germany to help make long-range missiles for Ukraine
Germany has told Volodymyr Zelensky that it will help make long-range missiles to defend Ukraine from Russia. Journalist Shannon Redstall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump warns Putin he's 'playing with fire'
The US president is considering new sanctions on Moscow as he vents his fury.
Palestinians wary as US-backed aid group begins operations in Gaza
Hamas says Israel is using the aid mechanism to gather intelligence, while United Nations agencies are boycotting the new company.
Russia seizes villages in northern Ukraine
The Russian advance intensifies pressure on stretched Ukrainian forces, while Kyiv tries to hold ground with the stalled peace process in mind.
Head of US Homeland Security arrives in Israel
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about how the lack of humanitarian aid continues to be a major issue for Palestinians in Gaza - and how there are questions about the group… Audio
Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people
The assault came as Ukraine and Russia prepared to conduct the third and final day of a prisoner swap.
Russia launches largest air attack on Ukraine
Russia has carried out the largest air attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Hundreds of missiles and drones were fired, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. The BBC's James… Audio
Misinformation war rages online amid India-Pakistan tensions
Spreading like wildfire: The online deepfake war surrounding the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Russia, Ukraine soldier swap brings war-torn families back together
There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days.
Kyiv mayor says Russian drones, missiles trigger fires, injure eight
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, the city's mayor said.
Increasing tensions between international community and Israel over Gaza
International pressure has ramped up this week on Israel - to end its aid blockade on Gaza - and stop its military offensive. Rory Challands is an international news correspondent based in London and… Audio
Budget 2025: Spy agencies funds cut as national security threats grow
Funding changes come at a time of intensifying security challenges as cyber threats and geopolitical tensions escalate.
'At a tipping point in Gaza' says aid worker as children die
Twenty children have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the last few days, Save the Children say. Audio
Suicide blast targeting school bus kills five in Pakistan's Balochistan
At least three children and two adults were killed in the attack, the Pakistan army says.
Israel preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say
The US has obtained new intelligence, as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran.
