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Apr 15, 2023 · 29 min
Mexico's clergy and the cartels
The life of a priest comes with considerable risk in communities controlled by cartels.
Apr 8, 2023 · 28 min
Escape from North Korea
The story of Songmi Park's escape from North Korea and how she reunited with her mother.
Apr 1, 2023 · 28 min
Israel’s Deep Divisions
Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed controversial judicial reforms, but tensions remain
Mar 30, 2023 · 28 min
Mississippi: After the Tornado
Residents speak about the impact of the deadliest tornado in ten years on their community
Mar 25, 2023 · 28 min
Ukraine’s Second Spring Of War
Quentin Sommerville reports on the state of the war from the frontline in Eastern Donbas.
Mar 23, 2023 · 28 min
Jeremy Bowen: Memories of Iraq
Our International Editor reflects on events that shaped Iraq before the invasion in 2003.
Mar 18, 2023 · 28 min
Kidnappings in DR Congo
A woman tells her story of how she was kidnapped by an armed group - and how she escaped.
Mar 16, 2023 · 28 min
Protests in Georgia
Georgians express anger over a draft law, which many saw as a sign of Russian influence
Mar 11, 2023 · 28 min
South Africa’s Rolling Blackouts
South Africa's economy is shrinking as the government struggles to keep the lights on
Mar 9, 2023 · 28 min
Greek Train Crash Triggers Grief And Anger
Relatives of victims battle to come to terms with the accident, in which 57 people died
Mar 4, 2023 · 28 min
Nigeria’s Young Voters Find Their Voice
Nigeria's recent election saw many young voters engage with politics for the first time.
Mar 2, 2023 · 28 min
Uzbekistan’s Winter Energy Crisis
Uzbekistan is major producer of gas but people are still going cold this winter.
Feb 25, 2023 · 29 min
Moldova’s Divided Loyalties.
In an enclave surrounded by pro-Russian forces, villagers are torn between East and West.
Feb 23, 2023 · 28 min
Ukraine: One Year On
Correspondents in Donbas, Moscow, Poland and London reflect on Russia's invasion.
Feb 18, 2023 · 28 min
The questions after Turkey's earthquake
In the aftermath of the earthquake, a growing sense of anger emerges in Turkey.
Feb 16, 2023 · 28 min
Rescue hopes fade in Turkey and Syria
As earthquake rescue efforts begin to wind down, families still hope for miracles.
Feb 11, 2023 · 27 min
Southern Turkey: The Earthquake's Epicentre
In Kahramanmaras, families continue the search for their relatives late into the night.
Feb 11, 2023 · 28 min
Southern Turkey: The Earthquake's Epicentre
In Kahramanmaras, families continue the search for their relatives late into the night.
Feb 9, 2023 · 28 min
Voices from Syria’s North-West
After a 7.8 magnitude quake struck in the region, many are stranded with no hope of help
Feb 4, 2023 · 28 min
Grief and Grievances in Israel and the Occupied West Bank
After a surge in violence over the last week,mourners speak of their fears for the future