New Zealand shifts rights as voters punish ruling party, early results show
New Zealanders have given the country's conservative opposition party a strong lead in Saturday's election, early results show, as voters punish the ruling Labour Party nine months after former prime minister Jacinda Ardern suddenly resigned.
2023-10-14 17:47
Centre-right National Party holds strong lead in New Zealand election
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON The centre-right National Party led by Christopher Luxon held a strong lead in New
2023-10-14 15:24
Rugby World Cup: Irish diaspora dream of quarter-final success
Irish rugby fans living in the home of the All Blacks hope for historic success later in Paris.
2023-10-14 14:47
Putin denies Russia behind Finland gas pipeline damage
Finnish officials say they cannot rule out a state actor being responsible for the rupture.
2023-10-14 05:58
Poland election: Poles prepare to vote as rivals end acrimonious campaign
Poland elects a new parliament on Sunday with the right-wing ruling party seeking a third term.
2023-10-14 05:24
The Voice: Why Australia and New Zealand took different paths on Indigenous journey
Australia is holding a historic vote - its neighbour has a different approach to recognising Indigenous people.
2023-10-13 23:22
Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
2023-10-13 20:48
Putin is ready to take advantage of Israel-Gaza war - Steve Rosenberg
Russia didn't orchestrate this conflict but it could take advantage of it, says the BBC's Russia editor.
2023-10-13 20:18
Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs
The deal comes after junta leader Capt Traore asked President Putin to help set up a nuclear plant.
2023-10-13 19:20
Poland's goodwill toward Ukraine is eroding. The far right is taking advantage
A few days ago, eastern Poland was basking in unseasonably warm weather. But the winters here are long and harsh, and they can arrive with little warning.
2023-10-13 12:28
Thai deaths in Hamas massacre spotlight poor agricultural workers from Asia who toil in Israel's fields
Like his father Chumporn and dozens of other able-bodied men from their village in northeast Thailand, Manee Jirachart moved to Israel in search of work, dreaming of a better life.
2023-10-13 12:27
Factbox-The two Chrises vying for role of New Zealand prime minister
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON New Zealand’s election has turned into a battle of the two Chrises. According to
2023-10-13 09:55