Conflict
More than 60 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza
More than 60 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza - according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The National News Jerusalem correspondent Thomas Helm spoke to… Audio
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
Many were detained for years after fleeing Afghanistan when the United States pulled out and the Taliban took power.
Ukraine proposes new round of peace talks with Russia
Russia says it is 'ready to move quickly' on a peace deal with Ukraine, but its 'main goal' is to achieve its 'objectives'. BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Zelensky offers Russia more talks next week
Ukraine's president says Kyiv has sent Moscow an offer to hold another round of peace talks, and that he wants to speed up ceasefire negotiations.
Clashes rage in Druze region as Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has criticised Israel for airstrikes during the week as Israel-Syria tensions intensify.
Albanese condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as 'completely indefensible'
The Australian PM says he told Israel's president directly that his nation was losing global support. Audio
Pope 'saddened' after Israel strike on Gaza's only Catholic church kills three
The head of a Catholic charity says the raid on the church where hundreds have been sheltering is "totally unacceptable".
Israel strikes Damascus: Syria withdraws from Suwayda to avoid 'open war'
At least 169 people have been killed, and 200 others injured during several days of clashes.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?
Explainer: Syria has been wracked by a new wave of deadly sectarian violence that has placed the spotlight on the Druze minority.
What will it take to rebuild Ukraine?
Sonia Khush from Save the Children in Ukraine says there must be an investment in the education and skills for the younger generation of Ukrainians after the war. Audio
At least 20 Palestinians killed in food site crowd crush
At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in a crowd crush at a food distribution site in Khan Younis in the south of Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Scandal and a scramble in the battle for Wellington's mayoralty
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull - but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital.
How friendly-fire torpedoed a mayoral campaign
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital. Audio
Ukraine says Russian strikes kills three in the east
A combined Russian strike has killed three people in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said, after US President Donald Trump gave Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2025
In today's episode, three people died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Waiuku in rural Auckland on Tuesday afternoon; The Medical Council says the health system is under strain and it's… Audio
Thousands of Afghans moved to UK after spreadsheet leaked
Thousands of Afghans have been moved to the UK, because a defence ministry official inadvertently leaked their data, and put their lives at risk. Correspondent in London Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Russia responds to Trump's sanction threat
Russia has reacted cooly to US President Donald Trump's threat of sanctions, and his commitment to provide Ukraine with US weapons via NATO. BBC Monitoring's Russia and Ukraine specialist Vitaly… Audio
Trump says he is 'very unhappy' with Russia
US President Donald Trump says he is 'very very unhappy' with Russia, and will impose 'very severe' secondary tariffs of 100 percent if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days… Audio
Death toll in Gaza passes 58,000
The death toll in Gaza has passed 58,000, according to the health ministry there. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Latest from the Ukraine and Russia
The UN's Human-Rights-Monitoring-Mission in Ukraine says June saw the highest monthly civilian casualties in three years, with 232 people killed. Audio
