A week of war
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03/03/22
•28m
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It’s been seven days since Russia invaded Ukraine. Adam and Laura are joined by former International Development Secretary Rory Stewart to discuss how the crisis is playing out, both worldwide and in Westminster.
Also... A Ukrainian journalist explains why he’s ditched his day job to fight on the front line.
And... Arise, Sir Gav! Why is former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson getting a knighthood?
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Chelsea for sale
March 2, 2022
•36m
As Russian attacks intensify in Ukraine, the owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, says he plans to sell the club. BBC 5 Live’s chief football correspondent John Murray steps away from the commentary box to examine why the Russian billionaire is selling up.
Also... Adam talks to the BBC’s Lyse Doucet about reporting from the front line in Kyiv, and chews over the latest developments in the crisis with Laura and security correspondent Frank Gardner.
And... BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher on a potential breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The studio director was Ash Taylor. The assistant editor is Alison Gee.
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One million refugees
March 4, 2022
•30m
At least a million people have fled Ukraine in the space of a week, according to the UN. Adam is joined by David Miliband from the International Rescue Committee to examine the humanitarian crisis unfolding in eastern Europe.
The BBC’s Jessica Parker tells us what it’s like on board a NATO surveillance plane monitoring activity around Ukraine.
And sports broadcaster Isabelle Westbury reflects on the life of Australian cricketing superstar Shane Warne, following his death at the age of 52.
Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with Tim Walklate, Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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