Trump plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US is set to deploy navy destroyers, aircraft and troops in an operation to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. President Trump called "Project Freedom" a humanitarian gesture, but Iran has warned that any US interference would be considered a violation of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, human rights groups have accused the authorities inside Iran of carrying out widespread arrests, torture and executions - we hear from Iranians who say they’re living in fear. Also: security is tightened at Jewish venues in London following knife attacks; political violence rises ahead of presidential elections in Colombia; the US Supreme Court is asked to restore mail access to abortion pills; global press freedom is at its lowest level in decades; and will celebrities boycott the Met Gala being sponsored by Amazon's Jeff Bezos?

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The Global Story: The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?

The Global Story: The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?

Since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, there has been an ongoing debate over the role played by Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in convincing Donald Trump to go to war.But when it...

3 Mai 27min

Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops

Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops

President Trump is criticised by senior figures in his own Republican Party, as he doubles down on a plan to pull out more than 5000 US troops from Germany. What will a withdrawal mean for global secu...

3 Mai 27min

The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars

The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars

We meet a woman who started running marathons topless after having both her breasts removed because of cancer. Louise Butcher tells us she wanted to display her mastectomy scars with pride. She says s...

2 Mai 26min

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

The US Defence Department says 5,000 military personnel stationed in Germany will leave their bases over the next 6-12 months. The withdrawal of American troops follows a spat between President Trump ...

2 Mai 25min

Trump briefed on new military options for Iran

Trump briefed on new military options for Iran

One report says the US may deploy a hypersonic missile in the Middle East for the first time, as part of efforts to put pressure on Iran to reach a deal. This comes as a deadline passed for Donald Tru...

1 Mai 27min

Myanmar's jailed ex-leader moved to house arrest

Myanmar's jailed ex-leader moved to house arrest

Myanmar's military government says the detained democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved to house arrest, and her sentence reduced to 18 years. State media have shown a picture of the Nobel ...

1 Mai 26min

Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf

Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into further doubt. LIV was formed as a breakaway from the longstand...

30 Apr 30min

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