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Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of launching air attacks after a limited pause was agreed. Also: Mexico City waves goodbye to bullfighting, and why the JFK assassination has sparked so many conspiracy theories.

19 Mar 11AM 29 min

Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, rejects an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Also: Nasa astronauts return to Earth after nine months in space.

18 Mar 8PM 28 min

Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza

Israel resumes war in Gaza after ceasefire talks fail. Hamas says more than 400 people died in Israeli strikes. Also: Hard-hit Italian town marks five years since Covid, and how astronauts adjust to life back on Earth.

18 Mar 11AM 27 min

Canadian PM Mark Carney says he want to reduce security reliance on the US

Canada's new PM, Mark Carney, has said his country must reduce its reliance on the US and would instead turn towards what he described as its reliable European allies. Also: Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault.

17 Mar 8PM 34 min

Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday

Trump says he and Putin will discuss land, power plants and dividing up assets in Ukraine peace talks; Also: North Macedonia enters a week of mourning, and can DNA from endangered animals be used to save species?

17 Mar 12PM 31 min

Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Police have detained a number of people after a fire at an nightclub in North Macedonia killed scores of people. Also: The US deports hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite court order.

16 Mar 8PM 32 min

The Global Story: Mohammed bin Salman from pariah to peacemaker

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was publicly identified as the man who ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. As a result, he was referred to as a pariah. So, how did MBS go from pariah to peacemaker?

16 Mar 10AM 27 min

US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis

President Trump says the US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also: thousands rally in Belgrade against corruption.

15 Mar 8PM 33 min

The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world

We hear how an off-road wheelchair Zack built for Cambry when they started dating reopened her world and changed hundreds of lives. Also: life lessons from a singing grandad and a young climber; and King Charles turns DJ.

15 Mar 9AM 27 min

Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?

Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical. Also: former Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, appears at The Hague, and why investors go for gold in hard times.

14 Mar 8PM 30 min

Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?

Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical. Also: former Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, appears at The Hague, and why investors resort to gold in hard times.

14 Mar 8PM 31 min

Trump says ceasefire talks with Putin 'good and productive'

President Trump hails 'productive discussions' with Russia on Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says a call between Putin and Trump is expected soon. Also: stargazers in the western hemisphere witness a total lunar eclipse.

14 Mar 11AM 27 min

Putin responds to Trump's ceasefire plan

President Putin gives his response to the US plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Also; the rise in measles cases, and the first bear to get brain surgery wakes up after hibernation.

13 Mar 8PM 31 min

Senior Putin aide against temporary Ukraine ceasefire

US officials are in Moscow to discuss proposals backed by Ukraine for a 30-day ceasefire. A senior Kremlin aide has said they give nothing to Russia. Also- a new UN report details accusations of sexual violence in Gaza

13 Mar 11AM 31 min

Putin visits Kursk after Russian advances - Kremlin

Kremlin says President Putin has visited a command post in the Kursk region, where Russia has been retaking territory seized by Ukraine last year. Also: Pakistan train hijack over, and 100 days with a titanium heart.

12 Mar 8PM 32 min

EU retaliates as Trump tariffs expand globally

The EU retaliates as Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports come into effect. Also: deforestation in the Amazon ahead of COP summit, and the wait for astronauts stranded in space is almost over.

12 Mar 11AM 32 min

Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. After day of talks in Saudi Arabia, US agrees to resume military aid to Kyiv and intelligence sharing. Secretary of State Rubio says ball is now in Russia's court.

11 Mar 8PM 29 min

Pakistan militants attack train in Balochistan

Armed militants in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train and threatened to harm the hundreds of passengers on board. Also: Manchester United have announced a brand new football stadium.

11 Mar 11AM 25 min

Stock markets plunge over Trump recession fears

US stocks plunge after Donald Trump refuses to rule out recession amid confusion over his policy on tariffs. Also: Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, and the return of the 90s classic Clueless.

10 Mar 8PM 32 min

Syrian government says operation against Assad loyalists over

Syria's defence ministry says it's ended military operations in strongholds of former President Assad in which hundreds of civilians are reported to have been killed. Also: China increases tariffs on some US goods.

10 Mar 11AM 27 min