World Politics
'Stay strong,' parents tell Gaza hostage after video
Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was abducted on 7 October last year.
Giuliani charged, Trump listed as co-conspirator in Arizona fake elector scheme
The charges stems from efforts to reverse Joe Biden's victory in several states in 2020, based on Trump's false claims he had been re-elected.
GCSB refuses to release details of spy deal 'to protect interests'
The spy agency is refusing to release a copy of its deal with a foreign agency to run a secret operation out of this country.
Gaza protests: Violence breaks out at some US universities
Columbia University has extended the deadline for students to remove their camp, while police scuffled with protesters elsewhere.
US Senate approves potential TikTok ban
The bill gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the US.
Two women making political history in Australia
Childhood friends Lucy Bradlow & Bronwen Bock this week announced they are running - as one candidate - for MP of the Melbourne electoral division Higgins. Jesse speaks to Lucy and Bronwen. Audio
Two British men charged with spying for China
They are accused of giving "articles, notes, documents or information" to a foreign state, specifically China.
Israel yet to prove UNRWA staff part of Hamas - review
Israel stepped up its accusations in March, saying over 450 UNRWA staff were military operatives in Gaza terrorist groups.
BBC World Lookahead with Rich Preston
BBC World's Rich Preston joins us from London to talk about some of the major events making headline internationally, including a hearing on the legality of the UK selling arms to Israel, US Secretary… Audio
Peters puts off recognition of Palestine despite Labour request
The foreign minister says diplomatic recognition of Palestine is a matter of "when not if", but doing so now could impede progress towards a two-state solution.
How two women are hoping to change Australia politics forever
Two lifelong friends have joined forces to campaign for a single seat in parliament.
Week in Politics: Job cuts surge, tribunal trouble
Analysis - It's been a grim week for public servants and trouble is brewing between the government and Waitangi Tribunal.
Iraq's PMF force says base was attacked, army investigates
A huge blast at a military base in Iraq killed a member of an Iraqi security force that includes Iran-backed groups.
PM advancing 'foreign policy reset' with Southeast Asian trip
Political issues such as the war in the Middle East had not overshadowed Southeast Asian mission, Christopher Luxon says.
US House passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package
The legislation now proceeds to the Democratic-majority Senate, which passed a similar measure more than two months ago.
Solomon Islands' incumbent PM re-elected
Manasseh Sogavare and four of his former cabinet members have retained their seats, but it is still early days as vote-counting continues.
US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says
More than 1000 troops will leave the West African nation after military deals were ended following the 2023 coup.
Iran signals no plan to retaliate against Israel after drone attack
Explosions echoed over an Iranian city in what sources said was an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident.
Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".
Update on Isfahan air strike
BBC World's Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Emile Donovan for the latest on the reported strike on the city of Isfahan. Audio
