World Politics
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law that could ban TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban popular social media app TikTok or force its sale.
German president dissolves parliament for snap elections
The move follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition government.
South Korea votes to impeach president - for second time in a fortnight
A majority of South Korea's parliament voted on Friday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo - the country's second impeachment in a few weeks.
Why are billionaires spending millions to fund Trump's inauguration?
Fortune 500 companies, burgeoning crypto firms and individual billionaires are racing to help underwrite Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration - pledging seven-figure donations.
King Charles shares message of peace, thankfulness
New Zealand is the first country in the Commonwealth to broadcast the King's annual message.
What is the Panama Canal and why has Trump threatened to take it over?
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, a key global shipping route located in the Central American nation.
'Welcome to the Elon Musk presidency' - How X is shaping America's government
Analysis: As Congress prepared to vote on a budget bill to fund government services and avoid a shutdown, Elon Musk posted scores of tweets calling for the bill to be killed.
US removes NZ$17 million bounty on Syrian rebel leader
It follows a high-level US delegation meeting with the former jihadist.
Lara Trump withdraws name for consideration in US Senate
There was speculation that the daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump would succeed outgoing US Senator Marco Rubio.
Vanuatu snap election pushed back after earthquake
The election was triggered when the president dissolved parliament ahead of a motion of no-confidence in the now caretaker PM.
US Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown
The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilizing government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
Conflict continues in the Middle East
It's been another year of conflict in the Middle East, Al Jazeera Senior International Correspondent Resul Serdar Atash explains what's happened. Audio
What happens if the US government shuts down?
US government services will be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be told not to work if Congress fails to extend funding past Friday US time.
DA barred from prosecuting Trump over alleged election interference
The long-awaited decision raises questions about whether the criminal case against Trump can move forward in court.
Syria 'exhausted by war': Defacto leader
The defacto leader of Syria says his country is exhausted by war and isn't a threat to its neighbours or the west. Andrew McRae spoke to World Vision's Syria response director Emmanuel Isch. Audio
What's next for South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol?
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The vote to impeach himmarked the culmination of a stunning political showdown sparked by his shock decision to impose martial law.
Councillors receive abusive emails after Israel vote
They voted in favour of Nelson City Council boycotting businesses which operate in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories.
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
BBC World reporter Pete Ross joins Maggie Tweedie to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally. Audio
China's Xi calls on party to 'turn knife inward' to end corruption
China's Communist Party must "turn the knife inward" to eliminate problems of discipline, including corruption, President Xi Jinping said, a new call to hunt down corrupt officials.
As Trump inauguration nears, Kamala Harris debates her future
A run for California governor in 2026 - or another shot at the US presidency in 2028? The VP's top aides are divided on the best course.
