Conflict
Israel greenlights major West Bank settlement expansion
Palestinians say the move further buries hopes of a future state.
African athlete 'tricked' into fighting Russia's war
Lured by the prospect of work, a Kenyan runner captured in Ukraine said he did not know he was joining Russia's army. Audio
Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia
Just hours before, US President Donald Trump said both countries had agreed to cease all shooting.
Trump vows retaliation after US troops killed in Syria IS attack
The US president has vowed "very serious retaliation" after two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria by an alleged IS gunman. Audio
Is Ukraine on its last legs, or is Russia?
What can break the positional stalemate for the war in Ukraine? Dr Jack Watling joins Jim to discuss. Audio
Syria one year on from Assad
This week Syrians took to the streets to mark the one-year anniversary since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Audio
EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan
The EU wants to keep Ukraine financed and fighting as it sees Russia's invasion as a threat to its own security.
'We must be prepared': NATO chief warns Russia is at Europe's door
Mark Rutte says a war waged by Russia could be "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured".
Ukraine's gloves are off in its energy war with Russia
Ukraine's long-range drones struck a major offshore oil platform in the Caspian Sea in an attempt to cut off the Russian energy revenues funding its war.
Parliament halted by protest demanding sanctions on Israel
Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.
Chernobyl nuclear plant protective shield damaged, UN agency says
Initial repairs were successful, but comprehensive restoration is needed to ensure nuclear safety.
Israel sets NZ$59b defence budget despite Gaza ceasefire
The budget had seen an increase of 47 billion shekels (NZ$25.1b) compared to 2023 on the eve of the war.
Relations between US and Venezuela deteriorate further
Relations between the US and Venezuela have been deteriorating for months, as the Trump administration steps up its criticism of president Nicolas Maduro. Over the weekend President Donald Trump… Audio
Al Gillespie: Solutions in Ukraine?
Waikato University International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Jim to discuss the latest from Ukraine. Audio
Israeli raid in southern Syrian village kills 13, Syrian state media says
Thirteen people have been killed in an Israeli "criminal attack" in a village, Syria says, while Israel says its troops came under fire during an operation to arrest militants.
Ukraine latest
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff has resigned following an anti corruption raid on his home. Audio
Video appears to show Israeli soldiers 'executing' Palestinians
The Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Police acknowledged the incident, but did not make any concessions.
Two National Guard soldiers remain in critical condition
Two National Guard soldiers remain in a critical condition after being shot in Washington DC. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israeli airstrikes kill 20 as Gaza ceasefire frays
Local medics say more than 80 were wounded in a series of strikes on Gaza City and central areas, as Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching the six-week-old ceasefire. Audio
Trump officials' meeting with Russian fuels concern over Ukraine plan
A secret session involving Jared Kushner, envoy Steve Witkoff, and sanctioned Putin ally Kirill Dmitriev led to the surprise 28-point peace proposal that is seen by many to favour Moscow. Audio