Conflict
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.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Audio
Conflict in West Papua intensifies
The president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua says recent violence in the region reminds him of his childhood. Audio
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
Analysis - Most observers believe there will be no peace unless America exerts maximum leverage.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
One year on from New Caledonia riots
One year after deadly violence broke out in New Caledonia, there's still no solution in sight for the French territory's political future. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
Putin and Trump speak for more than two hours discussing Ukraine ceasefire
A high-stakes phone call has just ended between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
