Conflict
'Fake news': Peters hits back at US Senator over false Israeli visa claims
Ted Cruz shared a story which incorrectly stated every Israeli must detail their military service to receive a visitor's visa for New Zealand.
North Korea troops pull back after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
They have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military official said, amid reports of mass casualties. Audio
Israeli family says Hamas used UNRWA buildings in Gaza to hide hostage
The head of the Palestinian aid agency is describing the allegations as "deeply disturbing and shocking".
Russian missile attack seriously damages historic centre of Ukraine's Odesa
Russian forces launched missiles on the centre of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seriously damaging historic buildings and injuring seven people, local officials…
Attacking our nuclear sites 'one of biggest mistakes US could make' - Iran
Iran will respond immediately and decisively if its nuclear sites are attacked which would lead to an "all-out war in the region," Tehran's foreign minister has told Al Jazeera TV.
Online disinformation sowing discontent in Syria
Former allies and self-declared enemies of Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad are flooding the country's digital space with disinformation aimed at destabilising the fragile new order by… Audio
The latest from Gaza and Israel
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Sebastian Usher gives an update on Gaza and Israel. Audio
Palestinian militants hand over three more Israeli hostages
The trio are being released in return for 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 minors.
'We will never give up': Ukraine ambassador on war with Russia
Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Russia has not been able to achieve any of its original goals set on its invasion of his country. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
UNRWA says it has been ordered to stop East Jerusalem operations
It comes after Israeli lawmakers passed a law banning the UN refugee agency from the country.
Hamas names next four hostages to be released
The four - all young female soldiers - are expected to be returned this weekend.
Israel delays withdrawal of troops from Lebanon
Troops will remain beyond the 60-day cut-off stipulated in the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
The two leaders are accused of the persecution of women and girls, constituting a crime against humanity.
Israel kills 10 Palestinians after ceasefire deal
The Israeli military has confirmed they killed 10 Palestinians in the West Bank city Jenin - just days after the ceasefire deal took effect in Gaza. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Palestinians in Gaza return home after ceasefire
Palestinians in Gaza are returning to their homes as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its second day. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Colombia death toll from rebel violence rises to 80
Guerrillas are targeting community leaders and former members of a separate rebel group, a government minister says.
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers
"The nightmare of death and starvation is over," one displaced woman says, as the Red Cross retrieves hostages freed under the deal.
Three Israeli hostages released as ceasefire begins
Israel says three hostages - who have been held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months - have been released back into Israeli territory hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began. Correspondent… Audio