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

    What lessons can be learnt from Finley Boden case?

    What lessons can be learnt from Finley Boden case?

    A review finds that opportunities were missed to protect 10-month-old Finlay Boden - who was murdered by his parents during lockdown. We ask a leading child protection expert how much safer children are since the pandemic.
    Also on the programme:
    Is Scotland about to become the first UK nation to allow assisted dying? We speak to the MSP who's publishing a bill tomorrow.
    Cambridge City Council has ordered an "eyesore" sculpture of the late Prince Philip to be taken down. How do you stop dodgy art popping up in public spaces?

    • 38 min
    Baltimore bridge destroyed after ship collision

    Baltimore bridge destroyed after ship collision

    Also:
    Hamas respond to the UN ceasefire resolution.
    The crackdown on rogue pedicabs in London.
    and a mini-reshuffle for Rishi Sunak.

    • 38 min
    How will Israel respond to UN ceasefire vote?

    How will Israel respond to UN ceasefire vote?

    The UN Security Council has passed its first resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza - after the United States dropped its veto. We get reaction from Israel.
    Also on the programme:
    President Putin says that radical Islamists carried out the Moscow concert attack, but suggests Ukraine is behind them. We piece together what we know about those behind the attack.
    And why we are still walking alone: the enduring appeal of the pilgrimage.

    • 37 min
    Kate says she's being treated for cancer

    Kate says she's being treated for cancer

    Also on the programme: Gunmen kill dozens in an attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow; and the Israeli PM says he's determined to go ahead with attack on Rafah.

    • 45 min
    What explains sharpest rise in poverty for 30 years?

    What explains sharpest rise in poverty for 30 years?

    The UK has seen the biggest rise in absolute poverty for 30 years - as thousands more families struggle with rising costs. We examine how poverty in Britain has changed - and what can be done to solve it.
    Also on the programme:
    The Spanish journalist who was given a 24-hour deadline to leave Russia after reporting on anti-Kremin protests.
    And Martin Greenfield, the Auschwitz survivor who became a tailor for Frank Sinatra and six US presidents, has died. His son reflects on his remarkable life.

    • 37 min

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