World Politics
Trump's attacks on US justice system could be useful to Putin
As Trump made unfounded claims his trial was "rigged", Putin was probably "rubbing his hands with glee", expert says.
India's Narendra Modi could win third term, polls predict
The reigning prime minister has already claimed victory, saying people have voted to re-elect his government "in record numbers".
Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says
Talks on creating a global agreement to fight pandemics will wind up by 2025, the World Health Organization says.
Trump Guilty Verdict: The latest
The latest from New York from our correspondent Mitch McCann. Audio
Convictions won't stop Trump's presidential campaign, lawyer says
One of Donald Trump's lawyers has told the BBC "nothing will change" his fight for the White House, despite now being a felon.
Trump the felon: what's next for the Republican party?
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. He intends to appeal, and… Audio
Dr Christos Christou: the state of humanitarianism
Some of the world's humanitarian crises are well known - Gaza and Ukraine for example - but many more are less likely to make international news: Chad and Sudan. One of the organisations operating… Audio
Trump says he will appeal historic conviction
"If they can do this to me, they can do this to anyone," Trump, 77, said in an rambling, unscripted 33-minute speech.
ANC looks set to share power after historic election loss
The ANC has always polled above 50 percent since the country's first democratic elections in 1994, which saw Nelson Mandela become president.
NZ joins plan for bigger, deeper Asia military drills
Five countries have agreed to stage more complex military drills in the region this year involving drones, fifth-generation fighter planes and surveillance aircraft.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen react to Presidential candidate Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 charges, discuss the political implications of… Audio
Fiji's main opposition FijiFirst sacks 17 MPs who voted for pay rise
Those removed from the party include the opposition leader, Inia Seruiratu, who told Parliament that MPs had "wants" and "needs" and "church commitments" to justify the salary bump.
PM's warning to Albanese over 'direction 99' criminal deportation change
New Zealand's prime minister has warned his Australian counterpart over plans to rewrite orders around deporting criminal Kiwis.
Recovering Slovak PM moved to capital after shooting
Robert Fico is said to have undergone a number of operations.
Trump guilty verdict fires up donors, website crashes
Major donors are willing to back the first convicted felon running for US president as his website crashes from an influx of potential support. Audio
Can Trump still be president after being found guilty?
Explainer - Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 charges in his porn star hush money trial. What does that mean for his political hopes? Video
Jury deliberations begin in Trump's criminal trial
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about the jury in Donald Trump's criminal trial starting deliberations today. Audio
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood
Madrid, Dublin and Oslo said they sought to accelerate efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
'All Eyes on Rafah' slogan spreads across social media
As Israel presses ahead with its assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, in defiance of international anger over civilian casualties a growing campaign with the slogan "All Eyes on Rafah" has picked up… Audio
Closing arguments presented in criminal trial of Donald Trump
Prosecutors and defence lawyers are presenting their closing arguments in the criminal trial of Donald Trump. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio