Conflict
Hezbollah's exploding pagers explained
Deakin University terrorism expert Greg Barton joins Emile Donovan to discuss the coordinated detonation of electronic pagers earlier today, which has killed nine people and injured thousands, and… Audio
Deaths in Lebanon after pagers explode
At least nine people are dead and thousands of people have been injured after electronic pagers, some used by Hezbollah, silmutaneously exploded in Lebanon overnight. Lebanon is pinning the blame on… Audio
Pagers explode in Lebanon, kill nine, injure thousands
At least nine people are dead and more than 2,800 are injured, 200 critically, after thousands of electronic pagers simultaneously exploded across Lebanon overnight. Lebanon is pinning the blame on… Audio
New poll shows support for recognising Palestinian statehood, sanctioning Israel
While Israel's embassy questioned the poll's neutrality, the Foreign Affairs Minister said it was a matter of "when, not if" for Palestinian statehood. Audio
Houthi missile hits central Israel for first time
The Iran-aligned Houthis have promised more strikes to come, in solidarity with the Palestinians.
US officials question if easing Ukraine weapons restrictions would pay off
Some are deeply sceptical that allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike deep within Russia would make a significant difference.
Calls for inquiry into NZ spy agencies' role in Gaza conflict
A group of lawyers is calling for an inquiry into whether New Zealand spy agencies are helping Israel's war in Gaza, with the group penning a letter to the Inspector-Genral of Intelligence and… Audio
Is NZ intelligence helping Israel wage war in Gaza? Lawyers call for inquiry
In a letter to the inspector-general of intelligence and security, they said the country was in danger of aiding international crimes.
UN Palestinian refugee agency says six staffers killed in two air strikes in Gaza
It is the highest death toll among its staff in a single incident, UNRWA says.
In Kyiv, US and UK diplomats offer aid but no breakthrough on strikes into Russia
The visit was interrupted by air raid warnings and unveiled new support but no breakthrough on the long-range strikes into Russia that are desperately wanted by Ukraine.
Israel closes land border crossings with Jordan after deaths
Tensions remain high in the occupied West Bank after three Israeli civilians were shot dead at key border crossing with Jordan on Sunday. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Kentucky highway shooting suspect being hunted in rugged forest area
A US man suspected of opening fire on cars travelling along Interstate 75 in rural Kentucky was at large on Sunday night after a day-long manhunt by multiple law enforcement agencies through rugged…
Australian links revealed in global defence company scandal
An American weapons company made illegal technology transfers to Australia at the same time some of its staff members breached strict US regulations by taking their work laptops containing sensitive…
Tensions rise over campers living at abandoned golf course
A camper living at the course has threatened visitors with a weapon, locals say, but the men camping there say it's them being harassed.
Protests grip Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza
It comes as frustration mounts with the country's leadership for failing to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives.
Israel finds six hostages' bodies in Gaza, including US citizen
Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had just turned 23 and "planned to travel the world", President Joe Biden says.
Musket Missionary: the story of Thomas Kendall (part 1)
Early Missionary Thomas Kendall facilitated the sale of hundreds of muskets to Ngāpuhi Māori, helping to enable the bloodiest wars in New Zealand history. But there's more to Kendall's story. He was… Audio
UN food agency vehicle fired on in Gaza
It said at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint.
Russia launches attacks across Ukraine
At least six people have been killed after Russia launched a massive attack across Ukraine. Explosions rocked several cities including Kyiv, wiping out some power and water supplies. BBC Ukraine… Audio
