Conflict and climate change are driving the numbers up globally. Also: the police in Britain have closed their investigation into breaches of Covid rules in the prime minister's office, and the Ethiopian man finally following his dream at the age of 69.
Episodes
Date
Duration
WHO calls for urgent action on monkeypox in Europe
It says cases have trebled to 4,500 in two weeks. Also: President Biden promises to protect women who need to cross state lines for an...
Friday 01 July 2022
00:25:09
Abortion rights around the world
In June, the US Supreme Court overruled Roe v Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion in America. In a special episode, we...
Friday 01 July 2022
00:31:38
Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Odesa region
Ukraine accuses Moscow of waging a war on civilians; the Kremlin says it doesn't fire on civilian targets. Also: China celebrates 25 years...
Friday 01 July 2022
00:31:35
US Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut carbon emissions
The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden. Also: a tooth of Congo hero...
Friday 01 July 2022
00:33:21
Russia withdraws troops from Snake Island
Moscow claims it's a "goodwill gesture" but Ukraine celebrates a military victory. Also: Afghanistan's Taliban rulers hold their first big...
Thursday 30 June 2022
00:31:54
Paris attacker given France's most severe sentence
Salah Abdeslam and 19 others were convicted over the 2015 attacks, which killed 130 people across Paris. Also: the singer R. Kelly is...
Thursday 30 June 2022
00:32:13
NATO declares 'unshakeable' commitment to Ukraine
Western defence alliance declares Russia a direct threat to its security -- and prepares to welcome new members and boost military...
Wednesday 29 June 2022
00:33:23
Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid
Russia strongly opposes the two states joining the military alliance, and had used its possible enlargement as a pretext for the invasion of...
Wednesday 29 June 2022
00:31:55
G7 vows to drive up costs for Russia over Ukraine war
Leaders promise to tackle global hunger and a price cap for Russian oil. Also: forty-six migrants have been found dead in an abandoned truck...
Tuesday 28 June 2022
00:31:40
Many killed in crowded Ukraine shopping centre hit by Russian strike
Ukraine's president says more than one thousand people were inside the complex in the city of Kremenchuk. Also: Jordan reports fatalities in...
Monday 27 June 2022
00:23:49
G7 to stand with Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
The G7 nations promised to tighten the squeeze on Russia's finances with new sanctions. Also: a BBC investigation exposes a human...
Monday 27 June 2022
00:30:54
G7 leaders pledge billions in investment for developing countries
US $600 billion dollars is promised for infrastructure projects. Also: how the Red Cross is reconnecting families divided by conflict, and...
Sunday 26 June 2022
00:28:26
Russian forces occupy Severodonetsk after weeks of fighting
The eastern Ukrainian city falls after Kyiv withdraws its remaining troops to neighbouring Lysychansk. Also: Norwegian police are treating...
Saturday 25 June 2022
00:28:01
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade
Millions of women lose their constitutional right to abortion. Also: Prince Charles speaks of his personal sorrow at the suffering caused...
Friday 24 June 2022
00:26:32
Ukrainian troops withdraw from Severodonetsk
Ukraine on the verge of losing one of its final strongholds in eastern Luhansk region. Also: About two thousand migrants attempt to storm...
Friday 24 June 2022
00:24:17
Gun rights expanded by America's top court
US Supreme Court overturns century-old restrictions in New York. Also: The Taliban call off the search for survivors of Afghanistan's...
Thursday 23 June 2022
00:35:43
Afghan earthquake: Poor weather and infrastructure hamper rescue efforts
Unknown numbers were buried in the rubble of ruined, often mud-built homes. Also: EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels...
Thursday 23 June 2022
00:28:37
Taliban appeal for international aid after deadly earthquake in Afghanistan
More than 1,000 people have died after a devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake. Also: the Ukrainian government says the eastern city of...
Wednesday 22 June 2022
00:30:58
Powerful earthquake kills 1,000 in Afghanistan
The Taliban appeals for international help. Also: the Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for the first time since the murder of the journalist...
Wednesday 22 June 2022
00:30:37
US Committee hears of pressure campaign by Donald Trump
Republican state officials say they were pushed to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. Also: A Senate hearing in Texas hears...
Tuesday 21 June 2022
00:27:42
Russia threatens Lithuania over Kaliningrad transit ban
Moscow reacted to ban on using Lithuanian railways to send sanctioned goods to Kaliningrad. Also: South Korea sends first satellite with...
Tuesday 21 June 2022
00:25:00
Israel's coalition government collapses
Israel is set to hold it's fifth election in less than four years. Also: allegations of sexual abuse, fraud, and high level corruption at...
Monday 20 June 2022
00:28:23
EU says Russian blockade of Ukraine exports is a war crime
The European Union's head of foreign policy, Josep Borrell, says people around the world are starving, while millions of tonnes of grain are...
Monday 20 June 2022
00:29:07
Former rebel Gustavo Petro wins Colombia's presidential election
The former rebel Gustavo Petro is elected the first ever left-wing president of Colombia. Also: President Macron of France has suffered a...
Monday 20 June 2022
00:31:52
Boris Johnson warns against ‘Ukraine fatigue’
The British PM says it's vital that allied nations continue to support Ukraine as the war drags on. Also: Miami hosts no-questions-asked gun...
Report says nearly 60 million people internally displaced
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Conflict and climate change are driving the numbers up globally. Also: the police in Britain have closed their investigation into breaches of Covid rules in the prime minister's office, and the Ethiopian man finally following his dream at the age of 69.