World Politics
South Korea's new president vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'
Lee Jae-myung decisive victory in Tuesday's snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia's fourth-largest economy,
Family of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect taken into ICE custody
The suspected attacker, Mohamed Soliman, has a wife and five children, according to court filings.
IDF fires shots at aid site in Rafah, reports of at least 27 killed
The Hamas-run health ministry says at least 27 people have been killed and 90 injured by Israeli fire while waiting for aid distribution in Rafah, southern Gaza. Correspondent in Tel-Aviv Trent Murray… Audio
Ukraine attacks bridge linking Russia and Crimea
Ukraine's security service says it's behind a major sabotage attack on the Crimea's Kerch Bridge, a key link between Russia and the occupied peninsula. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'Dutch Trump' sparks Dutch govt collapse
Far-right leader Geert Wilders has pulled out of a shaky coalition in a row over immigration.
Sea change in South Korea as Liberal projected to win presidency
Lee Jae-myung led with more than 85 percent of the votes counted after a backlash against martial law proclaimed last December.
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
Feature interview: Dame Jacinda Ardern
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern rose to global prominence as a leader who spoke the language of empathy in a world increasingly fluent in outrage. She won admiration as only the second woman… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Tuesday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Second round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia come to end
A second round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have ended without a major breakthrough, and only an agreement between the warring sides to swap more prisoners of war. The BBC's James… Audio
UN calls for investigation after incident in Rafah, southern Gaza
The UN is calling for an investigation after a deadly incident near an aid centre in Rafah, southern Gaza. Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wave of anger could sweep liberals to victory in South Korea election
Voters are hoping the winner will calm the economic and political shocks that have roiled the country since December's martial law decree.
PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
The suit claims the US president's executive order to cut federal funding for the public broadcaster is an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public television".
Trump plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
The doubling of steel and aluminum levies intensifies Trump's global trade war.
From TACO to FAFO, investors love parodies of Trump acronyms
Traders are using snappy acronyms like TACO ('Trump Always Chickens Out') to make sense of the US President's second-term market chaos. Audio
US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza
The plan includes sending aid to Gaza as soon as Hamas signs off on agreement.
Man arrested over Liverpool parade crash to appear in court
United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how the man arrested over the Liverpool parade crash is due to appear in court, how packets of Haribo lollies are being recalled in… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025
In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray… Audio
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appeals court ruling
The ruling came a day after a trade court had ruled the US President had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties.
