Putin’s Gamble
Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a partial conscription to fight in the war in Ukraine was interpreted by many as an act of desperation. Within Russia, the news sparked protests by Russians who are ag...
24 Sep 202229min
A turning point for Ukraine?
The news of Ukraine’s stunning counter-offensive in the country’s north-east has raised hopes of a possible turning point in the war with Russia. But tentative celebrations about Ukraine’s advances we...
17 Sep 202228min
Queen Elizabeth II and the World
From the Commonwealth country of Canada, to the fifth republic of France, we reflect on how the world remembers Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.As Head of the Commonwealth, the Queen had to negotiate t...
10 Sep 202228min
'A Monsoon on Steroids'
Stories about the floods that have submerged a third of Pakistan; the violent clashes in Iraq; Brazil's bizarre bicentennial and farewell to the last Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev.In Pakistan, heav...
3 Sep 202228min
Somalia's searing drought
Stories from Russia, Israel, Thailand, Greece and Somalia, where more than 90% of the country is still enduring extremely dry weather. Since October 2020, four successive rainy seasons have effectivel...
27 Aug 202229min
Brutality in Russia's prisons
Kate Adie introduces dispatches from Russia, Haiti, North Macedonia, Chile and the Republic of the CongoAllegations of organised brutality in the Russian penitentiary system have circulated for many y...
20 Aug 202228min
Colombia's countryside not yet at peace
Kate Adie introduces dispatches from Colombia, Taiwan, Tunisia, Iraq and Germany.Colombia's first-ever left-wing President, the former guerrilla fighter Gustavo Petro, has been sworn in, and questions...
13 Aug 202228min
Kenya goes to the polls
Kenyans go to the polls to elect a new president. Plus, our correspondent says farewell to the Philippines; the personal consequences of Poland’s strict abortion laws; and how a women-only shopping ma...
6 Aug 202227min
