World Politics
Recognising Palestine
Spain, Ireland and Norway last month officially recognised Palestine as a state. But what is a state, and how does it differ from a 'nation'? Dr Stephen Young, associate professor of Law at the… Audio
Politics by Night with Laura Walters
Newsroom political editor Laura Walters talks about some of the political issues of the moment. Audio
Political race on to form South Africa's next coalition government
The political race is on to form South Africa's next government. Our correspondent Elna Schütz explains. Audio
What's next before Donald Trump's sentencing?
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about the aftermath of Donald Trump's criminal trial where he was convicted on all 34 counts and Joe Biden's attempt to secure a ceasefire… Audio
Biden expected to unveil order on asylum shutdown
The actions are Biden's most aggressive unilateral move yet to control the numbers at the border.
What the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown means for Chinese youth in NZ
In the 35 years since the pro-democracy demonstrations at Tiananmen Square, an entire generation has grown up knowing very little about them.
Israel confirms deaths of four more hostages in Gaza
Israel's military says UK-Israeli Nadav Popplewell and three others "were killed while together in the area of Khan Younis during our operation there".
Imran Khan acquitted in state secrets case
In the so-called "cipher case", the prosecution argued that the former Pakistan prime minister had leaked a classified cable sent to Pakistan's ambassador in Washington.
South African election: The complicated coalition talks, explained
With no one holding a majority, South Africa's party leaders are embarking on coalition talks to form a government.
Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining peace summit
The Ukrainian President says "elements of Russia's weaponry" come from China, despite Beijing saying it wasn't taking a side.
Biden's Gaza plan 'not good' but Israel accepts it - Netanyahu aide
Joe Biden has aired what he described as a three-phase plan submitted by the Netanyahu government to end the war.
South Africa's ANC says it won't ditch Ramaphosa to form coalition
Political parties have two weeks to work out a deal before a new parliament sits to choose a president.
Donald Trump says he'll accept jail time or home detention if sentenced
But the Republican presidential candidate, and convicted felon, says Americans could reach "breaking point" if he is jailed.
Trump's attacks on US justice system could be useful to Putin
As Trump made unfounded claims his trial was "rigged", Putin was probably "rubbing his hands with glee", expert says.
India's Narendra Modi could win third term, polls predict
The reigning prime minister has already claimed victory, saying people have voted to re-elect his government "in record numbers".
Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says
Talks on creating a global agreement to fight pandemics will wind up by 2025, the World Health Organization says.
Trump Guilty Verdict: The latest
The latest from New York from our correspondent Mitch McCann. Audio
Convictions won't stop Trump's presidential campaign, lawyer says
One of Donald Trump's lawyers has told the BBC "nothing will change" his fight for the White House, despite now being a felon.
Trump the felon: what's next for the Republican party?
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. He intends to appeal, and… Audio
Dr Christos Christou: the state of humanitarianism
Some of the world's humanitarian crises are well known - Gaza and Ukraine for example - but many more are less likely to make international news: Chad and Sudan. One of the organisations operating… Audio