War
'This is ugly': Pope speaks out on Gaza school bombings
In an interview on a flight back to Europe, the Pope also said US Catholics would have to "choose the lesser evil" when they vote in November.
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.
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza tent camp - local agency
Missiles set tents ablaze inside a 'humanitarian zone', but Israel says it hit a Hamas command centre.
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…
At least 50 dead after Russian missile strike on Ukraine
Fifty-one people are believed to be dead and almost 200 wounded after a Russian missile strike on central Ukraine. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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.
Ukraine: Zelenskiy presses US to greenlight deeper strikes into Russia
Washington has provided Ukraine with more than NZ$80 billion worth of military aid since 2022, but has limited the use of its weapons to Ukrainian soil.
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
Israel and Hezbollah exchange missile fire
Israel and Hezbollah have launched missiles at each other in an intense exchange of fire. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Zelensky touts new 'drone missile', calls Putin 'sick old man'
Volodymyr Zelensky touted a newly developed Ukrainian "drone missile" on Saturday that he said would take the war back to Russia.
Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Cairo, as suffering worsens
Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations have discussed new compromises between Israel and Hamas as malnutrition soars in the Palestinian enclave, where polio has been discovered.
Baby paralysed in Gaza's first case of type 2 polio for 25 years, WHO says
A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered Gaza has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organisation says.
Russia opens criminal case against CNN reporter for 'illegally crossing border'
Russia named the journalist as Nick Paton Walsh, a British citizen who works as CNN's chief international security correspondent.
Bullets found in bodies of Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza
Bullets were found in the bodies of the six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza this week, Israel said.
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10, health ministry says
Lebanon says the building was housing refugees, while Israel says it targeted a Hezbollah weapons depot.
Gaza ceasefire talks paused until next week
Negotiators will meet again next week, seeking an agreement to end fighting between Israel and Hamas and free remaining hostages.
Kremlin accuses the West of helping Ukraine attack Russia
An influential aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the US-led NATO alliance of helping Ukraine plan a surprise attack on Russia's Kursk region.