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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

    What will new US aid package mean for Ukraine?

    What will new US aid package mean for Ukraine?

    US President Joe Biden has signed into law a long-awaited military aid package for Ukraine. We assess how quickly the munitions will reach Ukraine - and ask how much of a game-changer they could be on the battlefield.
    Also on the programme:
    Thousands of pro-Palestinian student protesters have clashed with police across the US - as demonstrations spread to more college campuses. We're live in New York where the protests began.
    We speak to Britain’s first qualified astronaut in more than a decade.
    And politicians and trainers - is it a good look?

    • 37 min
    US campus protests erupt overt Israel-Gaza war

    US campus protests erupt overt Israel-Gaza war

    US campus protests erupt overt Israel-Gaza war.
    Hundreds of arrests at American universities as tensions rise.
    Also:
    The council in Berkshire preparing to vote on plan to build homes on land made famous by Watership Down.
    And the 50th anniversary of Portugal’s “Carnation Revolution”.

    • 37 min
    Government and Lords continue show down over Rwanda bill

    Government and Lords continue show down over Rwanda bill

    The Lords withdraws one amendment to the bill but continues to insist on a monitoring committee to assess the safety of Rwanda.
    Also on the programme:
    James Coomarasamy reports from India where Narendra Modi is accused of stoking anti-Muslim sentiment in his election campaign.
    And rediscover the Welsh hymns side-lined for their searing lyrics.

    • 37 min
    US calls for calm after Israel strike on Iran.

    US calls for calm after Israel strike on Iran.

    Also:
    After months of delay, the U.S. Congress is poised to vote on a crucial military aid package for Ukraine.
    Polls open in India's general election
    and should we ban the playing of loud sounds from phones on buses and trains ?

    • 37 min
    Sturgeon’s husband charged with embezzlement

    Sturgeon’s husband charged with embezzlement

    Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds. We'll assess what this dramatic development means for the party.
    Also on the programme:
    A BBC investigation has revealed children with mild blood conditions were enrolled in secret medical trials, without consent. We hear from one of the victims.
    A Conservative activist who complained about the suspended Tory MP Mark Menzies, allegedly calling her for money in the middle of the night, has told the BBC she is "appalled" by the party's response to the case. We have the latest.
    And we speak to the couple from Dorset who found a thousand 400-year-old coins when renovating their kitchen - that could now fetch them tens of thousands of pounds at auction.

    • 37 min

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55 Ratings

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Old episodes are being occasionally uploaded as ‘new’. The Jan 21st 2021 episode opened with the headline that Boris is being accused of cancelling Christmas. Please stop making us re-live 2020!

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