World Politics
UK Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory service
Teens would have a choice of either joining the military full-time for a year or volunteering one weekend every month.
Top Russian officials are being arrested. Why is it happening?
Analysis - A series of arrests raises questions about Putin reasserting control or a possible turf battle between the military and security services.
World Court's order on Rafah does not rule out entire offensive, Israel says
"We have the right to defend ourselves and the evidence is that the court is not preventing us from continuing to defend ourselves," a Netanyahu adviser said on TV.
Karen Kasler: US Correspondent
For the latest on People v. Trump we're joined once again by our U.S. correspondent Karen Kasler, the Statehouse Bureau Chief for public radio and television in Ohio. Audio
World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Gaza's Rafah
The court's president said the situation in the Palestinian enclave had deteriorated since the ICJ last ordered Israel to take steps to improve it.
A mood shift by voters in Taiwan
In 2024 more voters than ever in history are heading to the polls, but one of the most extraordinary elections happened this week Audio
New Caledonia's fires for freedom
Kiwi holiday makers have been air-lifted from New Caledonia, but what kind of mess have they left behind? Audio
"Drowning Street": Rishi Sunak calls the next UK general election amid downpour
Writer Henry Cooke joins Emile Donovan from London to update us on the forthcoming UK election and a damning poll. Audio
Recognition of Palestine requires conditions to be met - Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says recognition of Palestine as a state is a matter of when, not if - but NZ would need to see a Palestinian election first.
New Caledonia: French President sets 'peace, calm, security' priority
President Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
'Amal Clooney is nowhere to be found': How she silenced her critics
The lawyer has been the target of criticism for not speaking out about Gaza. So where has she been?
Here's what to know about the upcoming UK election
The United Kingdom's first election in five years is shaping up as a battle for the country's soul. Here is a look at the biggest issues at stake.
Rain-soaked Sunak announces election day over protest noise
Ending months of speculation the British PM stood on Downing Street in pouring rain.
Jordan Williams on what the Taxpayers' Union really is and who funds it
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
French president Emmanuel Macron heads to New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia to resume talks with local leaders and find a "political solution" to the ongoing crisis. Islands Business Magazine… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
BBC World's Pete Ross joins Nights to talk about the latest on the situation in Iran, a decision expected on whether WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange should be extradited to the United States and the… Audio
Iranian president's death could reverberate across the Middle East
Analysis - Iran's influence runs wide and deep across the region as it seeks to potentially deter attacks from the US or Israel, the sworn enemies of its 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Chinese ambassador's warning about AUKUS
Wang Xiaolong told an audience New Zealand joining the military pact could look like "taking sides".
UK to spend $20.7 billion on compensation in infected blood scandal
About 30,000 people were given blood contaminated with HIV or hepatitis C, with about 3000 of those believed to have died.