World Politics
The role of politics in life for everyday Americans
There is another divide in America beyond left and right, there is a huge chasm between people who are hyper engaged in politics and make it a central part of their lives and those who are disengaged… Audio
Macron asks French PM to stay on as political deadlock continues
Gabriel Attal handed his resignation to Macron, only for the president to refuse.
Russian missiles kill dozens, hit children's hospital, Ukraine says
Russia blasted the main children's hospital in Kyiv with a missile and rained missiles down on other cities across Ukraine.
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World's Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to take a look at what the UK can expect from the new Labour government, the fallout from the surprise results of the French elections and Hollywood… Audio
David Farrar on his glimpse of the Ukraine-Russian war
Over 860 days into the conflict, blogger, pollster and RNZ regular David Farrar has recently returned from visiting Ukraine and he speaks to Emile Donovan about his experience of a country still very… Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Wendyl Nissen (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Wendyl Nissen discuss the election result in France and the 50th birthday of the world's best-selling toy, the Rubik's Cube. Audio
French people reject the far right - again
Analysis - Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, the BBC's Hugh Schofield writes. Video
Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden
As panic swirls about the president's re-election chances, some see potential in a fresh start - but others say the unknowns are too great.
France on course for hung parliament as leftist alliance takes top spot
The major upset is predicted to bar Marine Le Pen's far-right party from running the government.
Joe Biden's personal doctor met with Parkinson's expert - report
The revelation comes amid speculation over the 81-year-old's cognitive abilities and calls for him to step down from the presidential race.
New UK leader Starmer declares Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried'
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would scrap a controversial plan to fly thousands of asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda in his first major policy announcement.
Biden digs in as pressure from fellow Democrats escalates
Amid increasing calls from fellow Democrats to end his campaign for re-election, US President Joe Biden gave no hint today that he was considering stepping aside.
Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race, interior ministry says
The low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for.
'I don't see how he lasts the week as the nominee' - Biden interview closely scrutinised
Critics are already saying the interview may not have done enough to save his campaign. Video
Trump seeks pause on classified documents case
This comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that presidents have broad immunity for official acts.
EU's most Russia-friendly leader meets Putin in Moscow
Hungary PM Viktor Orban's visit to Russia has been heavily criticised by EU leaders and Ukraine.
New UK prime minister vows to rebuild Britain
Keir Starmer tells voters "changing a country is not like flicking a switch", while a glum Rishi Sunak vows to step down as Conservative leader.
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
A record number of senior ministers have lost their parliamentary seats as the UK swings left.
Recap: 'Today, we start the next chapter': New British PM
Keir Starmer thanked supporters for the landslide victory and acknowledged "a mandate like this comes with a great responsibility".
Sunak accepts responsibility for historic Tory defeat
Labour is on course for a majority of 166, as Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats take votes from the Tories. Video
