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Will the new Ebola outbreak in Africa spread?
Episode 1538
A global health emergency - the World Health Organisation raises the alarm over a new Ebola outbreak. The virus has killed nearly 90 people in Democr…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Can Pakistani violence sabotage a fragile truce between their neighbours?
Episode 1537
Recent attacks in Pakistan have killed nearly 50 people, many of them security forces. The Pakistani Taliban says it is behind them. Islamabad accuse…
3 weeks ago
Could differences over Taiwan lead to conflict between the US and China?
Episode 1536
Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwa…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
What will be discussed during the Lebanon-Israel negotiations?
Episode 1535
As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli offici…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Is Eurovision's future under threat because of Israel's participation?
Episode 1534
Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Is there hope for an end to the war in Sudan?
Episode 1533
A drone attack on Khartoum's international airport. The UN says such strikes have killed nearly 900 people in Sudan this year. And the conflict betwe…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Who is behind the new wave of violence in eastern DR Congo?
Episode 1532
A new wave of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attacks by two lesser-known armed groups have killed dozens of people. So, wh…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Could the Russia-Ukraine war be entering its final phase?
Episode 1531
Russia's President Vladimir Putin says the Ukraine war may be over soon. Attacks have been intensifying in recent weeks. Stalemate on the battlefield…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
How the Covid-19 pandemic experience could help deal with Hantavirus?
Episode 1530
The World Health Organization says public health risks from hantavirus are low. Arrangements are being made to repatriate passengers from a cruise sh…
4 weeks ago
What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer?
Episode 1529
There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge pa…
4 weeks, 1 day ago