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Ukrainians reflect on four years of war
It's officially four years since the war in Ukraine began. One of the striking things that has happened to mark it has been a united statement of encouragement for Ukraine from leaders of the G7 group of countries, including the US. We hear from a Ukrainian mother and son about…
Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin 'has not achieved his goals' and Ukraine will do everything to achieve peace and justice, on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. European leaders are in Kyiv and commemorative events are being held across Ukraine. We hear from Ukrainians about how their…
Violence unleashed in Mexico after death of drug lord
Unrest has erupted in at least 20 states across Mexico, and thousands of troops have been deployed to maintain order after the country's most wanted cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes - known as "El Mencho" - died after being captured on Sunday. Also on the programme: US and Iranian officials…
Zelensky: Russia has already started a Third World War
In a BBC interview, the Ukrainian president. Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused President Putin of trying to impose a different way of life on the world, warning that the Russian leader would "not stop" at Ukraine. Also on the programme: the International Criminal Court has opened hearings to decide if the…
Secret Service shoot armed man at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. We speak to a local reporter who has been at Mar-a-Lago several times. Also on the programme: there has been a second day of…
Russia launches huge overnight bombing of Ukraine
*Ukraine says Russia has carried out another massive overnight attack, involving 50 missiles and nearly 300 drones. Speaking two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest attacks targeted his country's energy sector as well as residential buildings. We'll hear from a Ukrainian…
Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
US President Donald Trump has said he will increase his worldwide tariff from 10% to 15%, as he continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes. Also on the programme: far right French activists have marched through the city of Lyon after a…
Trump imposes new 10% tariff after Supreme Court rejection
US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling "terrible" and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as "fools". Also on the programme, French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for calm ahead of a…
US Supreme Court rules against many of Trump's tariffs
President Trump has damned a Supreme Court ruling striking down much of his tariffs policy. A clearly furious president vowed to reimpose his import taxes through alternative methods. The court said that the president could not impose tariffs without consulting Congress. Also in our programme: how rural communities and poorer…
Police search house linked to UK ex-prince
Police are expected to continue searching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home until Monday, the BBC understands. The former prince was released from custody after 11 hours on Thursday night, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office; he has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. As the…
King Charles: law must take its course
Police in Britain say the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. After being held for a day, he was photographed slouched in the back of a car leaving a police station in eastern England. Earlier his brother,…
Member of the British royal family arrested
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. King Charles said the "law must take its course" in response to Andrew's arrest, and that the police has his ‘full and wholehearted support and co-operation’. Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all wrongdoing…
Mark Zuckerberg defends Instagram
The owner of Instagram and Facebook has been testifying in a landmark legal case over social media addiction, which could pave the way for future hearings. Also on the programme: Les Wexner, who gave Jeffrey Epstein his own fortune to manage and who was pivotal in his rise as a…
Ukraine and Russia still at loggerheads over Donbas
As talks between Kyiv and Moscow end in Geneva, the two sides remain at loggerheads over the status of territory in Eastern Ukraine. We hear from Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, Commander of Ukraine's National Guard. Also in the programme: a trial in Austria raises questions about the circumstances in which…
Tributes pour in for Jesse Jackson
Politicians from across the spectrum have been paying tribute to the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, the US civil rights leader who has died aged 84. We talk to the US Congressman Danny Davis who's known personally since he was a young man Also on the programme: Iran has…
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Jesse Jackson, the US civil rights leader who was one of the most prominent African American political figures, has died at the age of 84. We speak to one of his former advisers. Also on the programme: a second round of indirect talks between the US and Iran has ended…
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
European leaders make the case for increasing defence spending
European leaders and military chiefs make the case for increasing defence spending. A former head of the British military tells us investment is needed across the board, and that Europe is – and must be - able to defend itself without the US. Also in the programme: Israel's cabinet votes…
Iran and the US prepare for nuclear talks in Geneva
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Aragchi is on his way from Tehran to Geneva, for the second round of nuclear talks with the US which take place on Tuesday. The country’s deputy foreign minister speaks to the BBC about these discussions and says the next steps lie with the US. We…
Iran: "ball is now in America’s court"
Iran's deputy foreign minister has told the BBC that Tehran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US, if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions. The US has sent two aircraft carrier groups to the Middle East, ratcheting up pressure on Iran to reach…