War
Second round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia come to end
A second round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have ended without a major breakthrough, and only an agreement between the warring sides to swap more prisoners of war. The BBC's James… Audio
UN calls for investigation after incident in Rafah, southern Gaza
The UN is calling for an investigation after a deadly incident near an aid centre in Rafah, southern Gaza. Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ukraine drones strike deep in Russian territory on eve of new talks
Zelensky hailed the "brilliant" results of Operation 'Spider's Web', which he said had used 117 drones launched from inside Russia.
'Hungriest place on Earth': UN warns entire population of Gaza at risk of famine
It came as as Israel vowed to build a "Jewish Israeli state" in the occupied West Bank.
US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza
The plan includes sending aid to Gaza as soon as Hamas signs off on agreement.
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.
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.
Trump blasts Putin over heavy drone attack on Ukraine
Russia has conducted its heaviest attack on Ukraine using drones alone, with the Ukrainian air force saying 355 drones were launched against the country on Monday, killing 10. US correspondent Toni… 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.
Gaza doctor on duty at hospital when her own children showed up, dead
Only one of her children - critically injured - survived the reported Israeli airstrike.
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.
'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
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC
Two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead after leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. The suspect is in custody. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. 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.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on calls to resume aid into Gaza
The UN is warning that 14,000 babies are estimated to be suffering severe acute malnutrition in Gaza - and ideally they need to get supplies within 48 hours. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters… Audio
NZ joins calls to allow full resumption of aid into Gaza
New Zealand has joined 22 other countries and the European Union in calling on Israel to allow for a full resumption of aid into Gaza. ReliefAid Founder Mike Seawright spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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.
NZ joins call for Israel to allow full resumption of aid to Gaza
The joint statement said food, medicines and essential supplies were exhausted and the population faced starvation.
