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47:29

Germany summons Russian ambassador over spy allegations

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2024/04/18

Germany summons Russian ambassador over arrest of two men suspected of spying for Moscow. We’ll ask if Russian espionage activities are spreading across Europe. Also in the programme, Washington reimposes partial sanctions on Venezuela; the animals in David Bowie’s music, but should nature get the royalties?(Photo: Exterior of Russian embassy in Berlin; Credit: Shutterstock)

46:27

Gaza ceasefire talks: Could Qatar walk away?

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2024/04/18

Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, the country's prime minister has said. Qatar has had a key role - along with Egypt and the US - in trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages. We also hear testimony from the ground in Gaza from Medical Aid for Palestinians and the experiences of an Israeli woman, Aviva Siegel who was taken hostage in October.Also on the programme: Votes are counted in the Solomon Islands amid fears

47:26

Young men flee conscription in Myanmar

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2024/04/17

As fighting continues between the Burmese military and rebels in Myanmar, young men are fleeing into Thailand to avoid the draft. We have a special report from the Thai border. And we ask why Myanmar's military government has moved the detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest.Also in the programme: the speaker of the US House of Representatives says legislators will hold a long-awaited vote on billions of dollars of aid to Ukraine on Saturday; and Ecuador is suffering from

47:26

Fifty thousand Russian soldiers confirmed dead in...

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2024/04/17

The BBC has discovered that the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year of the war. This overall death toll is eight times higher than the only official public acknowledgement of fatality numbers ever given by Moscow in September 2022.Also on the programme: the military regime in Myanmar has moved the jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest; we ask why has Dubai suffered a years worth of rain in just a few hours? And we'll hear from actor Tom Hollander

48:20

How will Israel respond to Iran’s attack?

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2024/04/16

The Israeli military’s chief of staff said Tehran’s missile and drone attack would not go unanswered. But what could that look like? We speak to the former director of Israel’s spy Agency, Mossad.Also on the programme: UK politicians vote to ban anyone born after 2009 from ever being able to buy cigarettes; and as the Indian elections approach, how has life for women changed under Prime Minister Modi’s decade in power? (Picture: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: Reuters/Ronen

47:26

Can the dream of "Digital India" become a reality?

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2024/04/16

President Modi has said that India is no longer seen as a nation of "snake charmers and black magic", thanks to the IT skills of its youth. But will this affect the election?Also on the programme: one of Denmark's most historic buildings, the old stock exchange, is engulfed by fire; and is it even possible to select un unbiased jury when the accused is as famous as Donald Trump? (Picture: An election poster of President Narendra Modi of India. Credit: Reuters)

47:29

Donald Trump’s hush-money trial begins in New York

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2024/04/15

Former US president Donald Trump begins what could be a six-week criminal trial in the US state of New York. The 77-year-old allegedly falsified business records to conceal hush-money payments to former adult film star Stormy Daniels. A pollster tells us what the trial’s political consequences might be for Mr Trump, who is seeking re-election to the White House later this year.Also in the programme: Israel’s war cabinet meets for the second day following Iran’s attempted strikes on the nation at the

47:27

Iran says it has shown 'restraint' following strikes...

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2024/04/15

An Iranian spokesman said the strikes, involving more than 300 missiles and drones, were a limited act of self-defence. Israel's allies have been urging restraint. We hear from the Israeli government. We also hear from a view from Qatar, a country in the region which has retained diplomatic ties with both Iran and Israel. Also on the programme: India's general election is underway,. We head to Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, in the southern state of Karnataka where President Modi's BJP

47:29

G7 leaders call for restraint after Iran's attack on...

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2024/04/14

A hastily arranged meeting of G7 leaders called by President Biden has urged restraint from all sides after Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu has been chairing a meeting of Israel's war cabinet. Iran says there will be a bigger response in the event of Israeli retaliation. In tonight's programme, we bring you the latest from Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington.(Photo: The Americans helped Israel greatly in defending against Iran's missile attacks, and in return want

48:24

Israel says Iran confrontation 'not over yet' after...

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2024/04/14

Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran. Israel's Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, has said the confrontation with Iran is “not over yet". Iran said the attack "achieved all its objectives" and added it would use greater force if Israel responded in kind. In a programme dominated by this story, we hear from Israel, Iran and the United States.(Photo: Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be

48:19

Haiti announces transition council as gang violence...

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2024/04/13

The long-awaited political council has been put in charge in Haiti where armed gangs remain in control of the capital. We speak to a member of the new group nominally in charge. Also on the programme: The Israeli military says Iran has launched a wave of drones towards Israel; and the interpreter for the Japanese baseball star, Shohei Ohtani, has surrendered to authorities after he was accused of stealing $16 million from the player. (Photo: Police officers take part in an operation on the

47:28

Stabbing attack in a Sydney leaves 6 dead

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2024/04/13

A man has fatally stabbed six people at a Sydney shopping centre on Saturday. The police said the attacker "acted alone" that there is "no continuing threat" to the public. Also in the programme: as India’s general election starts next week with PM Narendra Modi expected to win a third term, we ask what his victory could mean to the world; and the efforts to keep a language known as Vlaski alive. (Photo: Tactical Response officers are seen outside Westfield Bondi Junction after a stabbing attack

47:31

Zelensky: We need US weapons aid or Russia wins war

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2024/04/12

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for more weaponry, such as air defences and artillery, from his western allies to fend off Russian attacks. He has warned that if the US Congress continues to hold up a 62 billion dollar military aid package then Ukraine will lose its war against Russia.Also in the programme: US officials say retaliation from Iran in response to Israeli strikes of its consulate could happen as soon as today; and we find how a long lost silent film featuring Hollywood

47:26

Famine in Sudan "almost inevitable" warns aid agency

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2024/04/12

An aid agency working in Sudan has warned levels of hunger and malnutrition in Sudan after a year of civil war are much worse than previously thought. Médecins sans Frontières and other organisations say the breakdown of governance and infrastructure mean a famine is now almost inevitable. The United Nations has said Sudan could become "the world's worst hunger crisis". We speak to an UN official in Darfur. Also in the programme: fears are intensifying that Iran may be about to retaliate against

47:25

OJ Simpson, who was cleared of murder, dies aged 76

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2024/04/11

Mr Simpson passed away at the age of 76. A sporting hero, film star and murder suspect, his fall from grace gripped and divided America. We speak to journalist Rolanda Watts, who covered his infamous trial.Also on the programme: The US's top official for Haiti on charting a way out of the chaos; And the breathtaking new paintings found in the ancient city of Pompeii. (File Photo: O.J. Simpson, displaying gloves found by Los Angeles Police to the jury in 1995 during his murder trial, where he was

47:06

Myanmar military loses Thai border town

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2024/04/11

Ethnic Karen fighters in Myanmar say they've taken the town of Myawaddy, the latest rebel advance against the ruling military. Defeated troops are said to have fled across the border to Thailand.Also in the programme: a billionaire property developer in Vietnam has been sentenced to death for corruption; and the new excavation at Pompeii that's uncovered some remarkable frescoes and mosaics from ancient Rome.(File Photo: A Thai soldier sits in front of a road block to the Thailand-Myanmar border on

47:13

'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia

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2024/04/10

Unseasonably warm temperatures in southern Russia and Kazakhstan have triggered fast-melting snow, causing unprecedented high rivers and flooding close to major cities. We speak to residents in Kazakhstan's badly affected areas. Also in the programme: Arizona Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban from 1864; and we hear about the contentious reform adopted by the EU parliament to adopt stricter migration rules and shared responsibility. (Photo: KAZAKHSTAN EMERGENCIES MINISTRY

47:26

Palestinians mark Eid amid destruction

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2024/04/10

Palestinians in Gaza are marking Eid-al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, amid destruction. We speak to a freelance Palestinian journalist how she is marking the holiday. Also on the programme: World Athletics has announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at the Paris Olympic Games; and was an extinct fox once man's best friend?(Photo: Palestinians hold Eid al-Fitr prayers in Gaza. Credit: Reuters)

47:27

Will Swiss climate ruling set a precedent?

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2024/04/09

A group of older Swiss women have won the first ever climate case victory in the European Court of Human Rights. The women, mostly in their 70s, said that their age and gender made them particularly vulnerable to the effects of heatwaves linked to climate change. But will it set a precedent? We'll hear a legal view.Also in the programme: We ask Hamas if they can account for Israeli hostages held in Gaza; and the parents of a school gunman are sentenced for manslaughter, Newshour speaks to the father

47:27

Senior women win landmark climate case at top...

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2024/04/09

A group of elderly women from Switzerland, demanding that their government do more to tackle climate change, have won a landmark climate case at a top European court. We hear from a 76-year-old change-maker. Also on the programme: Israel says that more than 400 aid trucks were allowed in on Monday; and Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest ever leader at the age of 37. (Photo: Women from the group Senior Women for Climate Protection talk to journalists after the verdict. Credit: Reuters)

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