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Japan seeks to calm escalating spat with China over Taiwan
The dispute erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response.
BBC World Service Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Our correspondent tonight is Rob Hugh-Jones, who is talking about the debate in Germany over its military buildup, the former prime minister of Bangladesh going on trial, and the complicated marking… Audio
Asbestos sand: How worried should you be?
Concern is sweeping the country amid a possible asbestos contamination of coloured play sands, with 120 schools and early play centers having contacted the Ministry of Education on this issue… Audio
Why 'not just living for the weekend' may be a trend for good
"It's reminded me that you don't need a perfect time or a big experience to enjoy life. Instead, joy can be found in the simple everyday moments."
'Wild' night in city as band shouts $35k in free drinks after gig cancelled
After their homecoming gig was cancelled, Amyl and the Sniffers put $5000 behind the bar in Melbourne.
Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times
The government is drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach, one of the toughest in Europe. Audio
Changes to refugee residency rules in the UK
In the UK, refugees will soon have to wait twenty years, instead of five, before they can apply to stay permanently. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Yes, you can be intolerant to fruit and veg
For people with hereditary fructose intolerance, even a couple of bites of juicy watermelon can cause serious health problems.
World News Wrap for 17 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
US: President, MAGA loyalist Marjorie Greene no longer friends
Katherine Firkin has the lastest out of the USA - where Donald Trump is beefin' with MTG Audio
North Macedonia protests, Storm Claudia causing damage
A big protest in North Macedonia, and a storm named Claudia - Anita has the news from Europe Audio
Trump issues new pardons for Capitol rioters
The pardon covered separate firearms offences not included in one militia member's initial Inauguration Day pardon.
US 'not ready for a woman' president - Michelle Obama
"Don't even look at me about running 'cause you all are lying. You're not ready for a woman." Video
Istanbul hotel evacuated after tourists die of suspected poisoning
The family fell ill on Wednesday after eating several popular street food dishes.
The latest from the UK with Christian Smith
UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the big stories making news in Britain including the trouble at the BBC. Audio
Can you really talk to the dead using AI?
We tried out 'deathbots' so you don't have to.
South Carolina man executed by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, was convicted of killing three people during a 2004 crime spree and has now been executed by a firing squad in South Carolina.
Crawley confident England ready for Ashes, despite limited prep
The opening test starts at Perth Stadium next week and the opening batter is sure England will be ready
Three killed as Stockholm bus slams into pedestrians
Images showed rescue crews crouched under the doubledecker bus, appearing to help people trapped underneath.
Trump orders investigation into Epstein links to other high-profile figures
Epstein's connections with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, J.P. Morgan, Chase, "and many other people and institutions" are to be investigated, Trump says.
