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South Africa's genocide case against Israel
South Africa's Justice Minister says Israel's intentions in Gaza are "very clear"
12 Jan 2024,45 mins
PM briefs cabinet on possible military action against Yemen's Houthis
UK politicians are briefed ahead of possible military action alongside the US
11 Jan 2024,45 mins
Postmasters will have convictions overturned
What does the government's promise mean for those who were wrongly jailed?
10 Jan 2024,45 mins
Is American diplomacy making a difference in the Middle East?
We hear from a senior Democrat urging a change of approach
09 Jan 2024,45 mins
Move faster on Post Office convictions, government told
A former Lord Chancellor tells us that new legislation is needed immediately.
08 Jan 2024,45 mins
Biden criticises Trump for Capitol riot in campaign speech
President Biden uses his first major election speech to launch scathing attack on Trump
05 Jan 2024,45 mins
Sunak and Starmer set out stalls for 2024
We assess how the political year could unfold for their parties.
04 Jan 2024,45 mins
Iran vows harsh response to terror attack
Could the attack contribute to wider regional instability?
03 Jan 2024,45 mins
Hamas deputy leader killed in Beirut blast
Lebanon's foreign minister blames Israel, saying it is looking for a "regional war"
02 Jan 2024,45 mins
Rising tensions in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels target global shipping
The defence secretary says UK forces will take "direct action" to protect key trade route
01 Jan 2024,45 mins
Government sending 200 air defence missiles to Ukraine
It follows biggest wave of Russian attacks since the invasion began last year
29 Dec 2023,45 mins
Israel threatens to intervene in Lebanon
We get a response from the Lebanese government.
28 Dec 2023,45 mins
Israel warns of mounting tensions on the border with Lebanon
A member of Israel's war cabinet says time for a diplomatic solution is running out
27 Dec 2023,45 mins
Head of Israeli army warns war in Gaza will go on for months.
Israel also suggests war is spilling over into a wider regional conflict.
26 Dec 2023,45 mins
UN Security Council agrees resolution on Gaza aid
Following days of negotiations, the resolution does not call for an immediate ceasefire
22 Dec 2023,45 mins
Fighting in Sudan forces hundreds of thousands to flee
Fighting has spread to Gezira state where hundreds of thousands had taken refuge
21 Dec 2023,45 mins
Teens guilty of Brianna Ghey's murder
We hear from the late transgender teenager's local MP.
20 Dec 2023,45 mins
Gaza ceasefire talks continue at UN
UN Gaza vote postponed to Wednesday as talks continue on text
19 Dec 2023,45 mins
How to protect Red Sea shipments from rebel attacks
International coalition to protect ships from attacks by Houthi militants
18 Dec 2023,45 mins
Israeli military says it mistakenly killed three hostages
Israeli army says it wrongly identified three Israeli hostages held by Hamas
15 Dec 2023,45 mins
Inside Putin's marathon press conference
We hear from our Russia Editor who was in the room with the Russian president.
14 Dec 2023,45 mins
Nations agree on the need to "transition away" from coal, oil and gas
The role of the fossil fuel industry in tackling climate change
13 Dec 2023,45 mins
Sunak to press ahead with Rwanda legislation
The Safety of Rwanda bill passes with majority of 44
12 Dec 2023,45 mins
Eve of crucial vote for Rishi Sunak on Rwanda
Different Conservative factions meeting to discuss government's legislation.
11 Dec 2023,45 mins
US vetoes UN Security Council vote on Gaza
US blocks UN Security Council resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
08 Dec 2023,45 mins
Ofsted inspection 'contributed' to head teacher's death, coroner finds
Coroner rules that Ofsted inspection "contributed" to the death of Ruth Perry
07 Dec 2023,45 mins
Immigration minister resigns over new Rwanda bill
Robert Jenrick says the legislation "does not go far enough"
06 Dec 2023,45 mins
New asylum treaty between UK and Rwanda
The home secretary says a new treaty with Rwanda addresses concerns of UK's Supreme Court
05 Dec 2023,45 mins
New stricter visa rules for workers and families
Home Secretary James Cleverly announces a five-point plan to curb legal immigration
04 Dec 2023,45 mins
How does Israel choose its targets?
Hamas says 184 people have been killed in Gaza since the truce ended early today
01 Dec 2023,45 mins