War
World Court orders Israel to halt Gaza famine; Hamas says ceasefire needed
Hamas is welcoming the ruling, but says Israel must be ordered to end its Gaza offensive.
UN expert finds reasonable grounds to believe Israel has committed genocide
A United Nations expert has found reasonable grounds to believe Israel has commited genocide in Gaza, during its military campaign against Hamas. The report by the Special Rapporteur cites what it… Audio
Israeli hostages' relatives arrested at protest as Gaza talks break down
Some family members and activists used cages to block a main road as they demanded more be done to free those still being held by Hamas.
Twelve drown trying to reach aid off Gaza beach
The tragedy came amid growing fears of famine nearly six months into Israel's military campaign.
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position.
Kyiv, Lviv under Russian air attack, Poland activates aircraft, officials say
In a major attack on Lviv, Russian missiles have been flying close to the Polish border.
Million in Ukraine lose power after wave of Russian strikes
There is no electricity in the second-largest city of Kharkiv, the regional head says, and more than 53,000 households in Odesa are without power.
US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked
Russia and China have blocked a US draft resolution put to the UN which for the first time called for a ceasefire and hostage releases in Gaza.
'Russia is at war against people's ordinary lives' - Zelensky
Russia has launched the largest missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, hitting the country's largest dam and causing blackouts, Kyiv says.
Israeli military says troops captured hundreds of fighters in Gaza hospital
Israeli forces have detained hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters including a number of security officials and military commanders during its extended raid into Gaza's main hospital, the…
Russia launches largest missile attack on Kyiv
Schools, homes and industrial facilities were hit in the biggest attack in weeks, officials said.
EU member states meeting to discuss bolstering defence capabilities
EU member states are meeting to discuss how they can bolster their defence capabilities.
Leaders from the 27 member bloc are gathering in Brussels, and they'll also discuss military assistance for… Audio
Palestinians in NZ call for emergency visas for families
Palestinians in New Zealand want the government to give emergency humanitarian visas to their family members, just like they did for people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine.
The office of the Minister… Audio
Palestinians in NZ call for visas for family members
Palestinians in New Zealand want the government to give emergency humanitarian visas to their family members, just like they did for people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine.
About 32,000 Palestinians… Audio
Doctors who visited Gaza speak of 'atrocities', collapsing healthcare
The Israeli offensive has displaced nearly 2.3 million people, caused a starvation crisis, flattened most of the enclave, and killed more than 31,000 people, according to Gaza's health ministry.
One year anniversary of death of NZ soldier in Ukraine
Wednesday marks one year since solider, Kane Te Tai was killed in battle in Ukraine.
He was the third New Zealander to lose his life in the war which is now into its 3rd year.
Kane Te tai had been… Audio
Israel launches night raid on Gaza al-Shifa hospital
Eyewitnesses described panic and gunfire around the hospital in Gaza City after IDF troops moved in.
Children's ward 'absolutely quiet' in Gaza hospital
More than 13,000 children have been killed, many are suffering from severe malnutrition and do not "even have the energy to cry", UNICEF says.
A Kiwi woman's journey home after 20 years in Gaza
After months of conflict in Gaza, UN figures show close to 2 million people have been displaced across the region, and are facing starvation as Israel continues its attack. Some manage to leave, but… Audio
Malnutrition 'reaching unprecedented levels in Gaza' - UN
The main UN aid agency operating in Gaza says that acute malnutrition is accelerating in the north of the Palestinian enclave.