What is hostage diplomacy and why is it on the rise?

Russia's arrest of Evan Gershkovich has shone a spotlight on 'hostage diplomacy'

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A bloody crisis in Sudan

What's gone wrong in Sudan and who can stop the fighting?

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Tunisia’s democracy on the brink

Is Tunisia on the road back to autocracy?

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The rehabilitation of Syria’s President Assad

Is Syria's president Assad about to be welcomed back by his Arab neighbours?

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What's gone wrong in Haiti?

Armed gangs control much of the country’s capital Port-au-Prince

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Why can’t America contain the fentanyl crisis?

US authorities say fentanyl is now the main driver of US drug overdose deaths

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Bola Tinubu: Can Nigeria’s new president unite his country?

A BBC investigation has found that some election results may have been manipulated

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Do we want to live without plastic?

International talks have been taking place in Paris for a global plastics treaty

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Why have tensions flared in Kosovo?

Fears over stalling of peace process between Kosovo and neighbouring Serbia

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What do Trump’s legal challenges mean for the 2024 US election?

In an historic first, the former US president is facing a federal criminal indictment

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Saudi Arabia’s thirst for sporting success

Saudi Arabia and sport: What is the Kingdom’s goal?

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Wagner's 24-hour mutiny

What does the Wagner revolt mean for Russia’s military?

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Understanding the unrest in France

Why the killing of a 17 year old by police sparked riots in cities across France.

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Deep-sea mining: Curse or cure?

Is mining international waters a cure for climate change or an ecological disaster?

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Surviving extreme heat

As global temperatures soar, how can we adapt?

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How close are we to ending Alzheimer's?

Does the emergence of new drugs mean the end is in sight for Alzheimer's?

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The coup in Niger: Why does it matter?

Why the coup in Niger matters for Western Africa and the World

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China, US and the fight for Taiwan

China and Taiwan - how real is the risk of conflict?

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How should the world engage with the Taliban?

The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect

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Ecuador's spiralling drug violence

How the drug cartels pushed Ecuador to the brink

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Why is it still so hard for whistleblowers?

What’s at stake for those who speak out and is there enough protection?

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Iran, a year on from the death of Mahsa Amini

Protests shook Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini. A year on, what has changed?

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Ukraine’s offensive: Too slow to triumph?

America's top general warns Ukraine's counter offensive is running out to time

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Is Biden too old to run in 2024?

Polls show Joe Biden's age is a major concern among voters. Should Democrats be worried?

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How a flood exposed Libya’s broken state

The death of thousands after dams collapsed has sparked outrage against Libya's elites

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How do we stop rapid insect decline?

Insects are crucial to life on earth but are disappearing at an unprecedented rate

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China’s BRI: Development or Debt?

What have President Xi’s Belt & Road projects linking China, Africa and Europe achieved?

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Is Indian democracy being undermined?

Is freedom of speech under threat in the world’s most populous country?

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Argentina at a crossroads

As presidential candidates head to a run off, can Argentina save its downward spiral?

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Why world leaders fear an escalation of Israel-Gaza war

How high is the risk of the conflict escalating across the region?

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The future of work

From a 70-hour week to no work at all, two visions of work could shape the future

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How should we tackle the global obesity epidemic?

Over 1 billion people worldwide are obese, according to the World Health Organization.

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Do any paths to peace still exist in the Middle East?

What could a long-term political settlement between Palestinians and Israelis look like?

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What is driving right-wing populism in Europe?

A surprise win in the Netherlands comes as Europe's hard right parties are gaining power

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Is COP failing?

Are countries following up their eye-catching climate pledges with concrete action?

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Is time running out for Ukraine?

As US and EU funding falters, is time running out for Ukraine to win the war with Russia?

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Is the world losing faith in democracy?

As we enter a record-breaking year for elections, is democracy itself on the line?

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What will decide the 2024 US election?

On Monday Iowans begin the process of deciding who will contest the US election.

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The changing face of Taiwan

What do Taiwan’s election results tell us about its identity and future?

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Will artificial intelligence erode our rights?

How do we protect our privacy and our democracies while still benefiting from AI?

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China’s economy: How worried should we be?

Can Beijing enjoy the benefits of capitalism while retaining full control of the economy?

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Do green policies and farmers have to clash?

After widespread protests, Europe is re-assessing attempts to make agriculture greener

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Is Senegal’s democracy under attack?

The president is accused of attempting a constitutional coup after postponing elections

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Getting ready for an older population

With people living longer and families getting smaller how does society cope?

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What's fuelling the war in Sudan?

Nearly eight million people have fled their homes

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Can Haiti break free from its history?

Gangs threaten the Haitian state but the past looms large over the security crisis

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Should we be afraid of TikTok?

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

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How can Boeing win back trust?

The plane maker’s safety record is in the spotlight after a series of incidents

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Bonus: Insight on Islamic State Group + Miami stops the party

Ahead of our planned episode on Miami, a moment to put the Moscow attacks in context

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Bonus: The curse of the world's fastest growing economy

Is Guyana's oil a windfall or a downfall?

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Bonus: Sam Bankman-Fried's multibillion dollar FTX fraud

What the Crypto King's fall from grace means for the future of cryptocurrency

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Bonus: Hidden reality of frontline combat through the eyes of Ukraine's soldiers

Bodycams captured the raw reality of war for a ground breaking new BBC documentary

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Is the future of journalism in crisis?

Journalists are losing their jobs and increasingly consumers are avoiding the news

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Bonus: Evan Gershkovich - a year since my friend was jailed in Russia

What would it take to release the US journalist held on spying charges

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