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Luxon on the phone with global leaders about Ukraine talks
The prime minister said Russia started the conflict, and it needed to agree to a new ceasefire proposal so negotiations could begin. Audio
How dictators are teaming up to undermine democracy
How today's dictators are forging powerful global alliances to weaken democracies from the inside out. Audio
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine
The talks have been tentatively scheduled for 15 May in Istanbul.
Putin told to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions
Soon after the European leaders' announcement, the Kremlin appeared to pour scorn on it.
Explosions reported after India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire
India has accused its enemy of violating the truce, but Pakistan insists it has not.
India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of attacks
The announcement was made by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social network.
Military offensive launched against India, Pakistan says
At least 48 have been killed in clashes since Wednesday, according to estimates from both sides.
UN warns of 'another Nakba'
A UN committee says world could be witnessing a mass expulsion of Palestinians.
Blasts rock India-administered Kashmir, Amritsar as Pakistan conflict escalates
The Indian military said they were shooting down drones in the worst fighting with Pakistan in nearly three decades.
Russia marks victory in WW2 as Ukraine war grinds on
The Kremlin said the military is doing everything it can to ensure security for the parade which Russia said was targeted in 2023 by Ukrainian drones.
'Farce': Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Russia committed 734 ceasefire violations in just 12 hours.
India says military stations attacked by Pakistan drones and missiles
By Aftab Ahmed, Adnan Abidi and Saeed Shah, Reuters Sirens ring out in Jammu, projectiles in night sky Pakistan earlier said retaliation 'increasingly certain' Islamabad says Indian...
The Panel with Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell. They discuss: what's happening in Kashmir and the Auckland super city 15 years on. Plus we hear from care… Audio
What the India-Pakistan Kashmir conflict is about: a timeline
India, Pakistan and China all claim partial or complete ownership of the region, but how did that become the case?
UK celebrates 80 years since end of World War Two
Street and tea parties are being held across the UK - including at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street - to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe. The BBC's Rob Watson spoke to Alexa… Audio
Missile fired by Yemen's Houthis lands near Israel's main airport
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate.
The latest from Gaza
Israel hasn't allowed any aid into Gaza since March 2, our correspondent Trent Murray in Tel Aviv gives Susie the latest. Audio
How the US 'war on woke' and women risks weakening its own military capability
Analysis - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Women, Peace and Security initiative 'woke' and 'divisive'. But history shows soldiers of all stripes have served with honour.
Gaza-bound aid ship issues SOS after alleged drone attack
A Gaza-bound activist aid ship caught fire and issued an SOS after what it claimed was a drone attack off the coast of Malta in international waters.
Defeating enemies 'supreme objective', not freeing hostages - Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu's comments drew backlash from representatives of hostage families.