Cohen testifies before congress

US President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen has claimed Mr Trump knew beforehand about a leak of hacked Democratic emails. In congressional testimony, he also said Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow skyscraper even during his White House campaign. Our correspondent in Washington brings us analysis of the testimony and reports on its possible impact on Capital Hill.

Also as tensions rise between Pakistan and India, we hear a conversation among two newspaper editors in both countries discussing how they are reporting on events.

And the Nigerian election result is in, with President Muhammadu Buhari being re-elected. However voter turn out was a record low at just 35.6%. We hear from Nigerians who didn't vote who tell us why they abstained.

(Photo: Michael Cohen exits federal court after his sentencing hearing, December 12, 2018. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)