World Service

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has praised the armed forces for the operation that killed the country's most wanted man, El Mencho. The drug lord died on Sunday from injuries suffered during an attempt to capture him. His gang has unleashed a wave of violence in response. We get the latest from our regional analyst and bring together three Mexican journalists to share how insecurity affects the everyday lives of ordinary people.

The International Criminal Court has opened hearings to decide if the former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should face trial for alleged crimes against humanity. We speak to our correspondent in the Hague.

This week marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We speak to our regional analyst about President Zelensky's BBC interview, and we hear about the mood among Russians in Lipetsk region. Throughout the week, we are also be hearing messages from Ukrainians who have lost their loved ones in the war.

Donald Trump's tariff policy "hasn't changed", the US president's trade representative has insisted, despite the Supreme Court moving on Friday. We have the latest from our business correspondent.

Presenter: Pria Rai.

(Photo: A Mexican soldier stands atop an armored vehicle patroling along the street, after authorities reinforced security following roadblocks and arson attacks carried out by organised crime in several states in Acapulco, Mexico, February 22, 2026. Credit: Henry Romero/Reuters)