World Politics
UN experts call out 'failure of international system to prevent genocide'
A group of United Nations experts said there was "evidence of increasing genocidal incitement" against the Palestinian people in what it said were "grave violations" committed by Israel.
Jury convicts man in hammer attack on Pelosi's husband
The jury convicted a right-wing conspiracy theorist on Thursday for the hammer attack that fractured Pelosi's husbands skull.
MSF challenges Israeli evidence of Hamas activities in Gaza hospital
Israel is defending its operation at Al-Shifa hospital as the boss of Médecins Sans Frontières Australia says it is yet to see evidence of it being used as a military base. Audio
Ukrainian troops operate in occupied Kherson region after crossing river
Ukrainian troops have crossed the vast River Dnipro into occupied areas of Kherson region and are operating in small groups, Russia has conceded, saying it had dispatched more troops to stop them.
UN Security Council calls for pauses in Gaza fighting for aid
The UN Security Council has called for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses in fighting between Israel and Hamas for a "sufficient number of days" to allow humanitarian aid.
UK's Rwanda migrant scheme declared unlawful
Under the scheme, Britain intended to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers who arrived on its shores without permission to Rwanda in a bid to deter migrants crossing the Channel.
Al-Shifa: Eyewitnesses detail Israel raid on Gaza hospital
Khader, a journalist inside Al-Shifa, said Israeli troops were in "complete control" of the hospital and no shooting was taking place.
Tory Whanau tells staff not to remove mural calling for Gaza ceasefire
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has directed her council staff not to remove a mural in the city calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
US Congress to vote on bill to avoid government shutdown
The US Congress is voting Tuesday morning on whether to approve a bill that would see the government avoiding a shutdown.
The last time Congress tried to fund the government to prevent a shut down… Audio
Maryanne Trump Barry, retired judge and Donald Trump's older sister, dead at 86
Barry served as a federal judge from 1983 until her retirement in 2019.
Biggest hospital in Gaza "nearly a cemetery" - WHO
The World Health Organisation says Gaza's biggest hospital, Al Shifa is "nearly a cemetery," as fighting rages close by and severe fuel shortages impact treatment.
The organisation says dozens of… Audio
The return of David Cameron: What is going on?
BBC news political editor Chris Mason shares his thoughts on the UK's new foreign secretary, someone we've seen before.
NZ could breach EU free trade deal if it fails Paris Agreement obligations
New Zealand could find itself in breach of its free trade deal with Europe if it walks back its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Pro-Palestinian protesters splash red paint on US consulate, MFAT buildings
One person has been arrested after Pro-Palestinian protesters splashed red paint on US and NZ government buildings in Auckland and Wellington.
Gaza hospitals caught on front line of Israel-Hamas war
Hospitals and medical facilities have become caught up in intense fighting as Israel presses its offensive against Hamas in Gaza City.
Former PM David Cameron returns to UK cabinet in surprise move
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has welcomed back a former Prime Minister into his cabinet. David Cameron, despite not being an MP, is the country's new foreign minister taking the place of James… Audio
Leaders gathering in San Francisco for APEC summit
Leaders of APEC's member states are coming to San Francisco this week, but protestors are already there.
The annual summit between the group's 21 Asian and Pacific nations will to focus on… Audio
Paint thrown at US consulate and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Red paint has been thrown at the US consulate and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Auckland.
A group calling themselves Tāmaki for Palestine says the paint symbolises the blood on US and New Zealand… Audio
UK PM Sunak brings back David Cameron, sacks interior minister
Britain's PM has brought back his party's former leader David Cameron as foreign minister after sacking his interior minister following comments she made on police handling of a pro-Palestinian march.
'Highly unlikely' Luxon will attend APEC
Incoming prime minister Christopher Luxon says it is "highly unlikely" he will attend APEC in San Francisco this week. Audio